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Somehow, our governments seem to have missed the baby boomer memo. They appear not to have picked up on the fact that the largest demographic

The Way We Were – May 29, 2024

25 Years Ago – May 26, 1999 Viactive walk attracts 400 seniors to PPJ Cyclopark: Norbert Tetu walks because he wants “to live to be

Corriveau dance performance

by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Mansfield and Pontefract May 23, 2024 At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, half an hour before the Corriveau School of Dance’s

Dumoine’s Tote Road trail complete

Non-profit working to create safe backcountry experience Late last August, a group of canoe enthusiasts, some paddling veterans and others total beginners, piled into two

Leaky boat

Somehow, our governments seem to have missed the baby boomer memo. They appear not to have picked up on the fact that the largest demographic that has ever existed in our country would eventually grow older, retire, become senior citizens

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The Way We Were – May 29, 2024

25 Years Ago – May 26, 1999 Viactive walk attracts 400 seniors to PPJ Cyclopark: Norbert Tetu walks because he wants “to live to be 99.” Lorraine Sabourin walks to get to know people in her area. Whatever their reason,

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Two imperatives: climate action and affordability

Can we simultaneously address both? The federal carbon pricing system has sparked vigorous debate in the Pontiac. Many of you have written to me on this subject, expressing views on whether to maintain, modify, or scrap it altogether. Initially, it

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Connexions hosts Alzheimer’s doctor in Shawville

Connexions Resource Centre hosted an information session on diagnosing and preventing Alzheimer’s disease at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church hall in Shawville on Thursday morning, the second talk on the subject the non-profit group has organized this spring. While the

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Annual homecoming for Quyon Breakfast Club

Gentlemen of the nearly three decades old Quyon Breakfast Club gathered at the Clarendon Street Café on Highway 148 on Wednesday in a grand return to their hometown for their breakfast meetup. The monthly gathering, which normally takes place at

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Bristol hosts first spring cleanup weekend

A team of volunteers spread themselves across Bristol over the weekend to help roll out what was the municipality’s first spring clean-up event. Volunteers were set up at stations in Norway Bay, Pontiac Station, Caldwell, and at Bristol town hall,

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Corriveau dance performance

by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Mansfield and Pontefract May 23, 2024 At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, half an hour before the Corriveau School of Dance’s annual performance was set to take the stage at École secondaire Sieur de Coulonge, the

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Dumoine’s Tote Road trail complete

Non-profit working to create safe backcountry experience Late last August, a group of canoe enthusiasts, some paddling veterans and others total beginners, piled into two dozen canoes and spent the day meandering their way down the Dumoine, MRC Pontiac’s western-most

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LOCAL EVENTS
03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

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