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June 11, 2026

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Inoculation hesitation

Canada has something to celebrate as it surpasses the U.S. in first and double vaccinations after initially lagging far behind. As of July 16, 68

Quyon: Jill Young (July 21)

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Muriel Young who passed away on July 16 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Prayers of comfort

Waltham: Helen Perry (July 21)

On Thursday, we visited my sister Susan, her husband Brent and son Jesse Pilon in Casselman, Ont. Then we all drove down to Cornwall, Ont.

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (July 21)

Our deepest condolences to Sylvia Poisson-Hodgins on the loss of her nephew Ray. He was the husband of Jeannine Poisson of Moncton, New Brunswick. 

Sheenboro invited to take a book

Julien St-Jean Sheenboro July 12, 2021 While Geoff Murphy was growing up, his father Harry was always willing to give books to anyone interested.

A place called Netherleigh

Jorge Maria Shawville July 12, 2021 Phillip Holmes struggled with allergies while growing up. As an only child, he was expected to take on the

Inoculation hesitation

Canada has something to celebrate as it surpasses the U.S. in first and double vaccinations after initially lagging far behind. As of July 16, 68 per cent of the population has received one dose and more than 43 per cent

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Quyon: Jill Young (July 21)

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Muriel Young who passed away on July 16 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Prayers of comfort are with her loved ones at this sad time.

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Waltham: Helen Perry (July 21)

On Thursday, we visited my sister Susan, her husband Brent and son Jesse Pilon in Casselman, Ont. Then we all drove down to Cornwall, Ont. to visit my sister Joyce and her husband Jim Quenneville. Our nephew Peter and brother

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‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ comes to Fort Coulonge

Thomas Beck Fort Coulonge July 10, 2021  The conditions were perfect on a calm Saturday night for a drive-in movie night at the Centre Récréatif de Fort Coulonge. The municipalities of Mansfield et Pontefract and Fort Coulonge collaborated to bring

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A place called Netherleigh

Jorge Maria Shawville July 12, 2021 Phillip Holmes struggled with allergies while growing up. As an only child, he was expected to take on the family business of farming. The farm, called Netherleigh, has been in the family for more

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