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August 13, 2026

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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

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.

Onslow Elementary makes graduation happen

Eva Baldi Quyon June 22, 2021 Unprecedented times call for revolutionary solutions to keep traditions alive.  For years, Onslow elementary school has honoured their graduates with

PHS celebrates two years of grads

Emily Hsueh SHAWVILLE June 25-26, 2021  Two years worth of Pontiac High School grads donned their finest attire last weekend to celebrate the next chapter

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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Onslow Elementary makes graduation happen

Eva Baldi Quyon June 22, 2021 Unprecedented times call for revolutionary solutions to keep traditions alive.  For years, Onslow elementary school has honoured their graduates with a ceremony in the gymnasium. This year, school administrators and teachers were unsure if the

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PHS celebrates two years of grads

Emily Hsueh SHAWVILLE June 25-26, 2021  Two years worth of Pontiac High School grads donned their finest attire last weekend to celebrate the next chapter of their lives. On Friday, June 25, the graduating class of 2021 and their families

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