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Waltham FD celebrates 50 years

rett Thoms Waltham November 12, 2022 The municipality of Waltham celebrated the 50th anniversary of their fire department last Saturday night. The event, which was

Kim Lesage appointed as interim DG

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay November 10, 2022 After a unanimous vote during last Thursday’s special sitting of the MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors, Kim Lesage

Letters to the Editor

Fed up in the Pontiac Dear Editor, Why shouldn’t the public question the transparency of our local government? From personal experience, we’ve found public participation

What are we remembering?

With the passing of Remembrance Day, it’s important to centre on and bolster a common sentiment of the ceremonies that took place in the Pontiac

The Way We Were

Nov. 12,1997 – 25 years ago Pontiac remembers: When veteran Tim Cosgrove laid the first wreath at Allumettes Island East’s monument on Saturday, images of

Sharing family meals

I have always felt that family meal times were important. I grew up lucky enough to sit down almost every evening and enjoy supper as

These Talents Are On The Map

The Fall Coffee House gang was back in town at Pontiac High School (PHS) on Nov. 9 and they did not disappoint. On hiatus thanks

A day of Remembrance

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Nov. 11, 2022 All over the Pontiac people gathered to remember the brave soldiers that fought in past wars and the sacrifices

Waltham FD celebrates 50 years

rett Thoms Waltham November 12, 2022 The municipality of Waltham celebrated the 50th anniversary of their fire department last Saturday night. The event, which was held at the Waltham Station restaurant included an appreciation dinner held for all Waltham’s firefighters

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Kim Lesage appointed as interim DG

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay November 10, 2022 After a unanimous vote during last Thursday’s special sitting of the MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors, Kim Lesage was appointed to be its interim director general (DG). Lesage, a trained civil engineer, who

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Letters to the Editor

Fed up in the Pontiac Dear Editor, Why shouldn’t the public question the transparency of our local government? From personal experience, we’ve found public participation to be hindered by the very same government employees who should foster democratic participation. We’ve

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What are we remembering?

With the passing of Remembrance Day, it’s important to centre on and bolster a common sentiment of the ceremonies that took place in the Pontiac and across the country; that War is a tragedy that we should do all that

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The Way We Were

Nov. 12,1997 – 25 years ago Pontiac remembers: When veteran Tim Cosgrove laid the first wreath at Allumettes Island East’s monument on Saturday, images of the Korean war came flooding back. “I remember three of my shipmates who didn’t come

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Sharing family meals

I have always felt that family meal times were important. I grew up lucky enough to sit down almost every evening and enjoy supper as a family. I am part of a family of six, we were four daughters with

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Jingle and Mingle sees 100s of visitors

Brett Thoms Bryson November 12, 2022 Members of the Bryson RA organized a two part Jingle and Mingle event at Stanton’s Forest Inn on Saturday. The first event was called Santa’s Village and saw 163 kids from all over the

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These Talents Are On The Map

The Fall Coffee House gang was back in town at Pontiac High School (PHS) on Nov. 9 and they did not disappoint. On hiatus thanks to the pandemic, this ever-changing gathering has seen up-and-coming talent from PHS sign-up to show

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A day of Remembrance

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Nov. 11, 2022 All over the Pontiac people gathered to remember the brave soldiers that fought in past wars and the sacrifices they made for their country. From Bristol, to Ladysmith to Portage-du-Fort and Fort-Coulonge, all held

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