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New Chip Stand in Otter Lake

Brett Thoms Otter Lake May 6, 2023 A new chip stand has opened up Otter Lake. Chez Poune, formerly JaJa Patate, has opened up on

Bryson cleanup day

Connor Lalande Bryson May 6, 2023 In an annual effort to beautify the community, the Bryson Revitalization Committee held its community cleanup day event this

FPJQ Outaouais Networking Event

Pierre Cyr Fort-Coulonge May 4, 2023 On May 4th, the Quebec Journalist professional Federation (FPJQ) held a networking activity for the first time in the

Letter to the Editor – May 10, 2023

Frustrated Dear Editor: I have been trying to reach the Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville without success. I received a message on my answering machine

Bug Safety

The effects that some bug bites may have on us and our children can make outdoor activities and events very hard to navigate with small

Bye-bye bilingualism

The imminent passage of Bill C-13 signals a significant change in the federal government’s language policy. Through the federal recognition of Quebec’s Charter of the

The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – May 6, 1998 Community remembers dedicated chief, volunteer: They say you can judge a man’s wealth by the number of people

Social Notes – May 10, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Ian Joseph Sunstrum of Pembroke. He was the loved and cherished

Pontiac Market returns for 5th year

Connor Lalande Luskville May 6, 2023 The Pontiac Market returned to the Luskville Community Centre this past Saturday. Boasting vendors from throughout the Pontiac and

New Chip Stand in Otter Lake

Brett Thoms Otter Lake May 6, 2023 A new chip stand has opened up Otter Lake. Chez Poune, formerly JaJa Patate, has opened up on Martineau Avenue under the ownership of Colinda Dubeau. Serving a wide array of classic chip

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Bryson cleanup day

Connor Lalande Bryson May 6, 2023 In an annual effort to beautify the community, the Bryson Revitalization Committee held its community cleanup day event this past Saturday. With the early May sun beating down on them from overhead, approximately 20

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FPJQ Outaouais Networking Event

Pierre Cyr Fort-Coulonge May 4, 2023 On May 4th, the Quebec Journalist professional Federation (FPJQ) held a networking activity for the first time in the Pontiac at Café Downtown in Fort-Coulonge. This activity was held within the framework of Press

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Letter to the Editor – May 10, 2023

Frustrated Dear Editor: I have been trying to reach the Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville without success. I received a message on my answering machine to call someone in reference to information from my doctor. I guess I will just

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Bug Safety

The effects that some bug bites may have on us and our children can make outdoor activities and events very hard to navigate with small children, and pets. I’ve been looking up some tips and tricks with hopes that it’ll

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Bye-bye bilingualism

The imminent passage of Bill C-13 signals a significant change in the federal government’s language policy. Through the federal recognition of Quebec’s Charter of the French Language, which includes changes made by Bill 96, it appears the Canadian government is

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The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – May 6, 1998 Community remembers dedicated chief, volunteer: They say you can judge a man’s wealth by the number of people at his funeral. In that respect, Bill Black was a rich man. Hundreds of people

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Social Notes – May 10, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Ian Joseph Sunstrum of Pembroke. He was the loved and cherished father of John – Paul Koski – Sunstrum. He was the beloved son of Charlotte

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Pontiac Market returns for 5th year

Connor Lalande Luskville May 6, 2023 The Pontiac Market returned to the Luskville Community Centre this past Saturday. Boasting vendors from throughout the Pontiac and beyond, the Pontiac Market was an opportunity for small businesses to showcase their products. Entrance

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