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Horsin’ around

Nathalie Bourque can’t remember a time when she didn’t have a horse, who helped her get through some of the toughest times in her life.

Didn’t see it coming

It’s amazing how often we humans are caught by surprise. Word of a pandemic in China started to percolate through the media in January 2020.

Moments in Time

This photo, courtesy of Pontiac Archives, features what appears to be a 1960s era shot of Shawville Main Street, given the Bank of Montreal clock

Disco on ice in Chapeau

Brett Thoms Chapeau March 19, 2021 A disco skate event was held at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex in Chapeau on Saturday, which saw dozens

The Pontiac’s hockey blood

Stuart Graham runs Epiq Hockey AAA, a summer league for high-level players from Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. They host the Bryan Murray Memorial Cup,

MRC March meeting

Brett Thoms Bryson March 16, 2022 The MRC Pontiac held its monthly public council meeting at the Bryson Lions hall last Wednesday. Mayors or pro-mayors

The Green shift program

Zainab Al-Medhar Fort-Coulonge March 16, 2022 The government needs to step in and support small and medium businesses become green, explained MP Sophie Chatel during

Bike route a potential draw for Pontiac tourism

Jeremy Morse PONTIAC March 30, 2020 Eric Betteridge and Jen Adams have spent a majority of their lives travelling by bike. With their collective experience exploring some of North America’s greatest routes, the two decided to settle down in Ottawa.

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Horsin’ around

Nathalie Bourque can’t remember a time when she didn’t have a horse, who helped her get through some of the toughest times in her life. “I bought my first horse when I was 15 years old and I’ve been training

Read More »

Didn’t see it coming

It’s amazing how often we humans are caught by surprise. Word of a pandemic in China started to percolate through the media in January 2020. In February, we heard of its devastating impact in Italy. Then, in March, suddenly it

Read More »

Moments in Time

This photo, courtesy of Pontiac Archives, features what appears to be a 1960s era shot of Shawville Main Street, given the Bank of Montreal clock in the background. Judging from the fact that it appears to be an eatery, it

Read More »

Disco on ice in Chapeau

Brett Thoms Chapeau March 19, 2021 A disco skate event was held at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex in Chapeau on Saturday, which saw dozens of families skating to music and a light show. The event was organized by volunteers

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‘Covid is here to stay’ says Dr. Theresa Tam

Zainab Al-Medhar Pontiac March 23, 2022 As Quebec restrictions ease up, federal public health officials are continuing to stress the benefits of face coverings. In a press conference held March 18, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, said

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The Pontiac’s hockey blood

Stuart Graham runs Epiq Hockey AAA, a summer league for high-level players from Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. They host the Bryan Murray Memorial Cup, named in honour of the legendary coach. His inspiration behind the league’s creation was to

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MRC March meeting

Brett Thoms Bryson March 16, 2022 The MRC Pontiac held its monthly public council meeting at the Bryson Lions hall last Wednesday. Mayors or pro-mayors from every municipality in the MRC attended the meeting chaired by Warden Jane Toller. The

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The Green shift program

Zainab Al-Medhar Fort-Coulonge March 16, 2022 The government needs to step in and support small and medium businesses become green, explained MP Sophie Chatel during a press conference. On March 16 Chatel announced that all three Sociétés d’aide, au développement

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