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Letters to the Editor

Sympathies Dear Editor, My sympathies lie with the people of Ottawa. Their neighbourhood has been invaded and blockaded by noisy, sometimes rude people who somehow

The Way We Were

Feb. 5, 1997 25 Years Ago Fire destroys stables: Firefighters were called to a fire on the Quyon fairgrounds around 3 pm on Sunday. A

Fundamentally speaking

What has this pandemic taught us so far? For many, it has been the realization that we are very much social beings. People still miss

Grand opening of snowmobile bridge

Ottawa Feb. 9, 2022 The Grand Opening of the West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association (WCSTA) bridge across the Ottawa River to Quebec will occur on

CAQ axes vax tax

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Feb.9, 2022 Premier François Legault announced that while the Bill was prepared and ready to be tabled, his government decided not to

Letters to the Editor

Sympathies Dear Editor, My sympathies lie with the people of Ottawa. Their neighbourhood has been invaded and blockaded by noisy, sometimes rude people who somehow have the resources to take two weeks off and drive cross country and leave their

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The Way We Were

Feb. 5, 1997 25 Years Ago Fire destroys stables: Firefighters were called to a fire on the Quyon fairgrounds around 3 pm on Sunday. A 10-stall race horse stable at the east end of the fairgrounds was completely destroyed. Cause

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Fundamentally speaking

What has this pandemic taught us so far? For many, it has been the realization that we are very much social beings. People still miss having habitual gatherings with family members and friends. They miss those carefree, leisurely outings. They

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Pontiac Youth Circle activities are back in the Pontiac

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Feb. 09, 2022 After being unable to organize events, The Action Youth Group has announced the return of the Pontiac Youth Circle activities starting Jan 21. With Covid restrictions still underway, and municipal buildings off-limits, the organization

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Grand opening of snowmobile bridge

Ottawa Feb. 9, 2022 The Grand Opening of the West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association (WCSTA) bridge across the Ottawa River to Quebec will occur on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. at the bridge over the Ottawa River. This project

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CAQ axes vax tax

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Feb.9, 2022 Premier François Legault announced that while the Bill was prepared and ready to be tabled, his government decided not to implement the proposed taxing of unvaccinated people. Amid the growing discontent with restrictions, it was

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