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January 7, 2026

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Through the lens of nature

As customers walk into the doors of Cafe 349 they are met with the aromas of baked goods and the day’s specials. But what makes

Boil water advisory in Shawville

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Feb. 2, 2022 On Jan. 30 the Municipality of Shawville issued a ‘boil water advisory.’ They posted it on their Facebook page

Quebec 4H leading the youth to success

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Feb. 2, 2022 The Quebec 4-H is hosting a virtual one-day, three-hour leadership event for teens and pre-teens. The Virtual Leadership Day

Family and literacy

Read, read, read. This should be every parents’ motto. Being literate unlocks so many important doors for our children. In our fast paced world it

The road trip

Nobody loves the pandemic. COVID-19 and its variants have claimed 33 thousand lives across Canada, postponed medical attention and delayed surgeries, stranded people in unsafe

Through the lens of nature

As customers walk into the doors of Cafe 349 they are met with the aromas of baked goods and the day’s specials. But what makes the space cozy is seeing the town’s art exhibited on their walls year after year.

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Boil water advisory in Shawville

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Feb. 2, 2022 On Jan. 30 the Municipality of Shawville issued a ‘boil water advisory.’ They posted it on their Facebook page and asked residents to share the post. They advised that residents boil their water for

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Quebec 4H leading the youth to success

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Feb. 2, 2022 The Quebec 4-H is hosting a virtual one-day, three-hour leadership event for teens and pre-teens. The Virtual Leadership Day is going to be hosted on February 19 by Executive Director and lead facilitator, Jacqueline

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Family and literacy

Read, read, read. This should be every parents’ motto. Being literate unlocks so many important doors for our children. In our fast paced world it is easy to forget to stop and read with our kids. We are an integral

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The road trip

Nobody loves the pandemic. COVID-19 and its variants have claimed 33 thousand lives across Canada, postponed medical attention and delayed surgeries, stranded people in unsafe home environments, damaged mental health, disrupted the education of children, caused economic hardship and destroyed

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Out with the old, in with new restrictions

Nikki Buechler Pontiac February 2, 2022 Quebec is reporting a slight drop in COVID hospitalizations as a protest concerning vaccine mandates began in front of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa on Saturday, fueled by truckers from across the country. Though

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