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June 11, 2026

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I’m not even going to pretend I’m an expert on this topic. I’ve struggled with this concept my whole life, and continue too. Because of

Lines on a map

Jurisdiction is an interesting concept. At one moment you are affected by one set of laws, and then after crossing an imaginary line, you’re suddenly

Building community through Art

Under the vivid blue sky that cascades over the horizon, you knock on the door of the large stone house that sits by the river

SQ activity round up

Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has reported a number of incidents within the territory of the MRC Pontiac over the course of the last week. Drug

Cowboy Racing Clinic at JEA Farm

Connor Lalande Pontiac May 13, 2023 Horse riding enthusiasts gathard at JEA Farm for a Cowboy Racing Clinic this past Saturday. An event that challenges

Café Downtown holds a foam party

Brett Thoms Fort-Coulonge May 12, 2023 As a part of their efforts to expand the variety of events held at Café Downtown, employee Heidi Newberry

School Bus Strike continues

The Pontiac-wide school bus driver strike, represented by Teamster Local 106, against Sogesco, the company that owns Autobus Lasalle, continues as frustration among parents mounts.

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I’m not even going to pretend I’m an expert on this topic. I’ve struggled with this concept my whole life, and continue too. Because of that fact though, I know how extremely important it is to have a positive body

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Lines on a map

Jurisdiction is an interesting concept. At one moment you are affected by one set of laws, and then after crossing an imaginary line, you’re suddenly affected by an entirely different set of them. While it may seem boring, for Pontiacers,

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Building community through Art

Under the vivid blue sky that cascades over the horizon, you knock on the door of the large stone house that sits by the river at 17 rue Mill, Portage-du-Fort, and admire the impressive structure that stands before you. Meandering

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SQ activity round up

Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has reported a number of incidents within the territory of the MRC Pontiac over the course of the last week. Drug Busts There were two drug busts in Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract last Thursday. The first involved

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Cowboy Racing Clinic at JEA Farm

Connor Lalande Pontiac May 13, 2023 Horse riding enthusiasts gathard at JEA Farm for a Cowboy Racing Clinic this past Saturday. An event that challenges riders and their horses with navigating a series of increasingly complex obstacles, a cowboy challenge

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Café Downtown holds a foam party

Brett Thoms Fort-Coulonge May 12, 2023 As a part of their efforts to expand the variety of events held at Café Downtown, employee Heidi Newberry and owner Natasha Lamadeleine threw a foam party last Saturday. “We did one when I

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Onslow Elementary School presented with cheque

Connor Lalande Quyon May 15, 2023 Director of Financial Resources at the Western Quebec School Board, Martine Lupien, presented Onslow Elementary School with a $1000 cheque for new recreational equipment this past Monday. A participant in the annual Grand défi

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Pontiac Farmers’ Market opens season

Glen Hartle Pontiac May 13, 2023 The Pontiac Farmers’ Market opened the season under sunny skies on May 13, just in time for Mother’s Day shoppers and cottagers returning for the summer. Host Ron Hodgins once again dazzled with his

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School Bus Strike continues

The Pontiac-wide school bus driver strike, represented by Teamster Local 106, against Sogesco, the company that owns Autobus Lasalle, continues as frustration among parents mounts. Last Thursday, the Ministry of Labour reached out to the union’s representatives to gauge their

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