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January 14, 2026

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Regional cases continue to drop

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Feb. 3, 2021 As active COVID-19 cases continue to steadily drop in the Outaouais, Premier François Legault announced in a Jan. 30

The way we were (Feb. 3)

Feb. 7,1996 25 Years Ago Small turnout for festival: While the numbers weren’t as high as expected a few months ago, they weren’t as low

Waiting for word

With all the rules changing day by day, I’m waiting for word about our freedoms being reinstated. Although we are physically restricted from some activities

Valentine’s Day

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice Valentine’s Day is coming up in a few weeks, which leaves tons of time for you to make a

What is a biopark?

Dear Editor, I’ve heard and read discussion about a plan to promote a “bio park” at the so-called industrial park in Litchfield. It sounds as

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Happy 99th birthday to Evelyn McCredie (nee Duff) who is celebrating at St. Joseph’s Manor on Feb. 6. Evelyn’s family and friends wish her well.

Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Tina Trudeau and Nick Philippe on the birth of their first child, a baby boy born on Jan. 27. His name is Mackenzie

Toller vetoes resolution, Larivière disappointed

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Feb. 3, 2021 Pontiac Warden Jane Toller has retroactively vetoed an MRC resolution regarding the Litchfield biopark project that was passed amid tense discussion during the Jan. 20 meeting. The motion was raised by Bristol Mayor Brent

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Regional cases continue to drop

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Feb. 3, 2021 As active COVID-19 cases continue to steadily drop in the Outaouais, Premier François Legault announced in a Jan. 30 Facebook post that he is considering easing restrictions on retail stores and other businesses. The

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The way we were (Feb. 3)

Feb. 7,1996 25 Years Ago Small turnout for festival: While the numbers weren’t as high as expected a few months ago, they weren’t as low as feared last week, either. About 80 snowmobilers took part in the Outaouais Regional Festival’s

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Waiting for word

With all the rules changing day by day, I’m waiting for word about our freedoms being reinstated. Although we are physically restricted from some activities we can still be free. Free to love, free to forgive, free to pray, to

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Valentine’s Day

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice Valentine’s Day is coming up in a few weeks, which leaves tons of time for you to make a difference in that special person’s life. I know a lot of people comment about Valentine’s

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What is a biopark?

Dear Editor, I’ve heard and read discussion about a plan to promote a “bio park” at the so-called industrial park in Litchfield. It sounds as if it could be a boon for the economy and, as usual, many ongoing jobs

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Happy 99th birthday to Evelyn McCredie (nee Duff) who is celebrating at St. Joseph’s Manor on Feb. 6. Evelyn’s family and friends wish her well. Happy 32nd wedding anniversary to Robert and Lyse Lacourse who are celebrating their anniversary on

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Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Tina Trudeau and Nick Philippe on the birth of their first child, a baby boy born on Jan. 27. His name is Mackenzie and I know he will be well loved by all of his family. He is

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