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The way we were (July 7)

July 10,1996  25 Years Ago Grant for Quyon lagoon approved:  It took eight years but the village of Quyon will finally get its sewage treatment

Staycation

With things around us slowly opening up again and returning to some kind of normal, everyone’s comfort levels are different. Some people are ready to

Chalk River nuclear waste

Dear Editor, In 1943, the year I was born, plans were made to build the Chalk River Nuclear Reactor. An isotope made at Chalk River

From the frying pan into the fire

Ever since Lester Pearson was parachuted into the northern Ontario riding of Algoma East, home of the uranium mining town of Elliot Lake, successive Liberal

Quyon: Jill Young (July 7)

I hope everyone had a good Canada Day. We spent the day in Shawville watching the parade and fireworks and enjoying time with family. I

Waltham: Helen Perry (July 7)

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Canada Day. We spent time with Rhonda, Mark, Jacob and Bella at Riverside Park.

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (July 7)

I would like to send out my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Doris McCabe of Sarnia, Ont. who passed away June 27.

The way we were (July 7)

July 10,1996  25 Years Ago Grant for Quyon lagoon approved:  It took eight years but the village of Quyon will finally get its sewage treatment plant. Municipal Affairs Minister Remy Trudel traveled to the Luskville Community Centre to make the

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Staycation

With things around us slowly opening up again and returning to some kind of normal, everyone’s comfort levels are different. Some people are ready to jump back in to their old favourite activities while others are more cautious. For anyone

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Chalk River nuclear waste

Dear Editor, In 1943, the year I was born, plans were made to build the Chalk River Nuclear Reactor. An isotope made at Chalk River would be needed to treat me. In 1952, the year of the biggest nuclear accident

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From the frying pan into the fire

Ever since Lester Pearson was parachuted into the northern Ontario riding of Algoma East, home of the uranium mining town of Elliot Lake, successive Liberal governments have been promoting Canada’s nuclear industry across the country and around the world. Their

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Quyon: Jill Young (July 7)

I hope everyone had a good Canada Day. We spent the day in Shawville watching the parade and fireworks and enjoying time with family. I then took advantage of an extra long weekend, with lots of time to get work

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (July 7)

I would like to send out my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Doris McCabe of Sarnia, Ont. who passed away June 27. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Emily Mayhew and wife of the

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Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

August 17, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.

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