Pontiac farmers talk safety
March 8, 2022
Brett Thoms PONTIAC March 3, 2022 Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in Canada, with around 114 people killed and another 1,500 seriously
Brett Thoms PONTIAC March 3, 2022 Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in Canada, with around 114 people killed and another 1,500 seriously
Once he caught the Bombardier bug it was a snowball effect, one turned into two and three and now Marc Chrétien, a dentist by profession,
What motivates you to continue to run your business? I am, in general, a very busy person. Anyone who knows me laughs because I don’t
Local competitive weightlifter Naomie Lusignan will make her international competition debut in April when she competes at the Junior Pan American Games in Puerto Rico.
Zainab Al-Medhar Luskville March 1, 2022 On Feb 28, a 55-year-old woman was injured by a piece of ice that punctured her windshield while driving,
Interim Director of Public Health Dr. Luc Boileau made an announcement on Feb. 23 that the Quebec government would be further relaxing some of the
Sophie Kuijper Dickson Pontiac March 1, 2022 Last week the federal government announced $182.7 million in funding to help farmers transition to environmentally sustainable and
Zainab Al-Medhar Pontiac March 2, 2022 After a decision to revoke funding for the expansion of Dawson College in Montreal, the Quebec National Assembly put
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac March 2 2022 Groups of concerned citizens on both sides of the Ottawa River have identified multiple critical flaws in licencing documents
Pontiac’s very own John-Philippe Smith was chosen as Canada’s new Dominion Sculptor in 2021 Only six people have held the title before him since the
Brett Thoms PONTIAC March 3, 2022 Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in Canada, with around 114 people killed and another 1,500 seriously injured in farming accidents each year, according to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Program. Given that
Once he caught the Bombardier bug it was a snowball effect, one turned into two and three and now Marc Chrétien, a dentist by profession, has a collection. It all started one winter when Chrétien was looking to get some
What motivates you to continue to run your business? I am, in general, a very busy person. Anyone who knows me laughs because I don’t know how to sit still. I like to keep busy and thankfully with that extra
Local competitive weightlifter Naomie Lusignan will make her international competition debut in April when she competes at the Junior Pan American Games in Puerto Rico. Naomie Lusignan is a 16-year-old from Mansfield and has lived in the Pontiac her whole
Zainab Al-Medhar Luskville March 1, 2022 On Feb 28, a 55-year-old woman was injured by a piece of ice that punctured her windshield while driving, according to the police report. At approximately 8:20 p.m. eastbound on Highway 148 in the
Interim Director of Public Health Dr. Luc Boileau made an announcement on Feb. 23 that the Quebec government would be further relaxing some of the restrictive measures in schools upon the students’ return from March break. The decision, according to
Sophie Kuijper Dickson Pontiac March 1, 2022 Last week the federal government announced $182.7 million in funding to help farmers transition to environmentally sustainable and economically resilient production strategies. This money will be shared between 12 organizations across the country
Zainab Al-Medhar Pontiac March 2, 2022 After a decision to revoke funding for the expansion of Dawson College in Montreal, the Quebec National Assembly put out a petition calling on the government to reverse its decision. The expansion had been
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac March 2 2022 Groups of concerned citizens on both sides of the Ottawa River have identified multiple critical flaws in licencing documents regarding the proposed construction of a nuclear waste dump at Chalk River. Prior to the
Pontiac’s very own John-Philippe Smith was chosen as Canada’s new Dominion Sculptor in 2021 Only six people have held the title before him since the role was created in 1936. His successor, Phil White, recently retired after 15 years at
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
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