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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

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

Harnessing creativity

Glen Hartle Shawville May 1, 2023 ArtPontiac hosted their first ever Professional Development Day at Café 349 in Shawville on May 1 under the title

Drivers, start your engines

Nestled between the Gatineau Hills and the Ottawa River, just West of Quyon, resides a community unlike any other in the Pontiac. Made up of

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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Harnessing creativity

Glen Hartle Shawville May 1, 2023 ArtPontiac hosted their first ever Professional Development Day at Café 349 in Shawville on May 1 under the title of Unleashing your Creativity – A Primer for Artists. The event was largely coordinated, and

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Drivers, start your engines

Nestled between the Gatineau Hills and the Ottawa River, just West of Quyon, resides a community unlike any other in the Pontiac. Made up of auto racing junkies devoted to the art of going fast, those within this community flock

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