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November 19, 2025

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New MoP council holds first meeting

Charles Dickson Luskville Nov. 23, 2021 The first meeting of the council of the Municipality of Pontiac since the November 7 election was held in

A green and prosperous Pontiac

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Dec 1, 2021 In her first address to the House of Commons on Nov. 22, Pontiac’s new Member of Parliament, Sophie Chatel,

Choose wisely

Dear Editor, This heartfelt letter is a huge shout out to the people of the Pontiac for their continued support of the Terry Fox run.

The Way We Were

Dec. 4,1996 25 Years Ago All-Star teams looking to play in Ontario house: As the puck banged against the boards in the arena downstairs, parents

Surviving sickness

With winter arriving and a lot of kids having been isolated from germs for so long, it’s normal to have illnesses running through our homes.

This crisis is real

It’s becoming the norm, people admitting they are suffering mental health issues. Athletes, musicians, co-workers, classmates and family members are all affected. Mental illness is

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Foran and O’Reilly families on the loss of Loretta on Nov. 24 at the age of 88. She was the

Waltham: Helen Perry

Once again this year, the Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Let us boost Waltham’s holiday spirit and light up the

Anesthesiologist suspended for improper conduct

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Nov 26, 2021 Dr. Richard Robinson, who worked as an anesthesiologist at the Shawville Hospital, was suspended for a year, beginning Oct. 25, 2021, for irreproachable behaviour towards a co-worker at the Montreal General Hospital. Following an

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New MoP council holds first meeting

Charles Dickson Luskville Nov. 23, 2021 The first meeting of the council of the Municipality of Pontiac since the November 7 election was held in the community center in Luskville last Tuesday evening. Newly-elected Mayor Roger . . .

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A green and prosperous Pontiac

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Dec 1, 2021 In her first address to the House of Commons on Nov. 22, Pontiac’s new Member of Parliament, Sophie Chatel, presented an initiative aimed at helping Pontiac join the fight against climate change. Branded ‘For

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Choose wisely

Dear Editor, This heartfelt letter is a huge shout out to the people of the Pontiac for their continued support of the Terry Fox run. 2021 marked the 41st anniversary of the national run. It was the 40th year for

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The Way We Were

Dec. 4,1996 25 Years Ago All-Star teams looking to play in Ontario house: As the puck banged against the boards in the arena downstairs, parents of Shawville’s competitive hockey players were told their children had no place to play. About

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Surviving sickness

With winter arriving and a lot of kids having been isolated from germs for so long, it’s normal to have illnesses running through our homes. There are some added stresses now that we live with the threat of COVID of

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This crisis is real

It’s becoming the norm, people admitting they are suffering mental health issues. Athletes, musicians, co-workers, classmates and family members are all affected. Mental illness is real. Numbers are rising dramatically, and people are embracing and supporting each other. From anxiety

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Foran and O’Reilly families on the loss of Loretta on Nov. 24 at the age of 88. She was the wife of the . . .

Read More »

Waltham: Helen Perry

Once again this year, the Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Let us boost Waltham’s holiday spirit and light up the town. There are some wonderful . . .

Read More »

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