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January 14, 2026

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‘An accident waiting to happen’

Charles Dickson Luskville June 18, 2021 “This is an intersection that simply isn’t safe,” said Pontiac MNA André Fortin. In a statement to local media

Yes, Prime Minister

An imagined conversation behind the Liberal reversal on electoral reform The abandonment by the Liberals of their 2015 campaign promise to reform Canada’s electoral system

All smiles at the McDowell fun fair

Thomas Beck Shawville  June 17, 2021 The sun was shining, and the birds were chirping Thursday morning as students of Dr S. E. McDowell Elementary

Taking it to the street

Thomas Beck Shawville June 19, 2021 White Buffalo Vintage had its wares on display on Main street in Shawville as it hosted its second annual

A steam roller makes art

Eva baldi Portage du Fort June 23, 2021 On Friday June 12th, Art Pontiac’s Stone School opened a new exhibit created by Pontiac artists entitled “InterconneXion”. 

PHS students enjoy trip to Pine Lodge

Julien St-Jean Bristol June 18, 2021 For the first time in over a year, grade 11 students of Pontiac High School went on a field trip to Pine Lodge in Bristol The trip, which took place last Friday and was

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Dedication, hard work and hours on the ice

Julien St-Jean Norway Bay June 20, 2021 Residents of Norway Bay might be familiar with the sight of 16-year-old Taylor Bothwell skating on the Ottawa River alongside friends and family. For Taylor, the ice feels like a second home. If the

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‘An accident waiting to happen’

Charles Dickson Luskville June 18, 2021 “This is an intersection that simply isn’t safe,” said Pontiac MNA André Fortin. In a statement to local media on Friday, Fortin outlined his concerns about the safety of the western end of the

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Yes, Prime Minister

An imagined conversation behind the Liberal reversal on electoral reform The abandonment by the Liberals of their 2015 campaign promise to reform Canada’s electoral system left many Canadians gobsmacked. Among the musings over possible explanations for the abrupt reversal, the

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Farmers’ market up and running in Chapeau

Charles Dickson Chapeau June 17, 2021 Eleven vendors were on hand at the farmers’ market on a beautiful Thursday afternoon in Chapeau last week, offering vegetables, plants and crafts, with fruit, honey, baked goods and meat, among other products, expected

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All smiles at the McDowell fun fair

Thomas Beck Shawville  June 17, 2021 The sun was shining, and the birds were chirping Thursday morning as students of Dr S. E. McDowell Elementary were treated to a day of fun and games at the school’s very own two-day

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Taking it to the street

Thomas Beck Shawville June 19, 2021 White Buffalo Vintage had its wares on display on Main street in Shawville as it hosted its second annual Antique Yard Sale last Saturday. Customers were eager to find that. . .

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A steam roller makes art

Eva baldi Portage du Fort June 23, 2021 On Friday June 12th, Art Pontiac’s Stone School opened a new exhibit created by Pontiac artists entitled “InterconneXion”.  This exhibit is showcasing the results of a process that was started in Autumn 2019.

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