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Be careful what you wish for

I was wishing the weather would stop being so cold and sure enough Sunday it was +16 with rain. That would have been fine except

Quyon – Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Alexander Teevens, as she passed away on Mar. 12 at the age of 98. What a

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy 40th wedding anniversary to James and Dianne Bowie who celebrated this past weekend. Our deepest condolences to the Brennan and Moore families on the

Waltham – Helen Perry

Waltham is a small community, with a long history of its citizens working together to support their neighbours and celebrate feelings of caring. This is

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ida Mae Turner, of Chichester. She was the dearly loved sister of Helen Pilon. Our heartfelt

Quyon – Jillian Young

This past Tuesday, the Quyon Lions Club served up a delicious pancake supper at the Legion in honour of Shrove Tuesday. The pancakes came with

Dear Pierre Poilievre

Dear Pierre Poilievre, It was only a few short months ago that you were the heir apparent to becoming the next prime minister of Canada.

Blaming Canada

Dear Editor, Funnily enough, MAGA supporters claim that if Canada was to join the USA, Canadians would get to enjoy a higher standard of living.

Be careful what you wish for

I was wishing the weather would stop being so cold and sure enough Sunday it was +16 with rain. That would have been fine except all that water had nowhere to go. Nowhere, that is, except in my basement. Sadness!

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Quyon – Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Alexander Teevens, as she passed away on Mar. 12 at the age of 98. What a long and wonderful life, well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Alexander and

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy 40th wedding anniversary to James and Dianne Bowie who celebrated this past weekend. Our deepest condolences to the Brennan and Moore families on the loss of Joyce on Mar. 11, at the age of 87. Joyce was the wife

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Waltham is a small community, with a long history of its citizens working together to support their neighbours and celebrate feelings of caring. This is also true of the Pontiac in general. Occasionally, an event or opportunity arises and shines

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ida Mae Turner, of Chichester. She was the dearly loved sister of Helen Pilon. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are extended to Helen, her siblings, family and friends at this

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Quyon – Jillian Young

This past Tuesday, the Quyon Lions Club served up a delicious pancake supper at the Legion in honour of Shrove Tuesday. The pancakes came with local maple syrup, ham, sausages, baked beans, and many salads to choose from. It was

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Dear Pierre Poilievre

Dear Pierre Poilievre, It was only a few short months ago that you were the heir apparent to becoming the next prime minister of Canada. Oh, those crafty Liberals. They, ethically or not, did find a way to delay the

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Blaming Canada

Dear Editor, Funnily enough, MAGA supporters claim that if Canada was to join the USA, Canadians would get to enjoy a higher standard of living. Meanwhile, the American president has repeatedly stated that he wants to make America great again,

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