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August 13, 2026

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MRC launches welcome site for newcomers

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 20, 2020  The MRC Pontiac launched a new website on Nov. 20 called DestinationPontiac.ca, providing a “virtual welcome” to new residents

The first snowfall

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice This past weekend blanketed our ground with beautiful, sparkling snow. I am just like my kids, when the first

Job well done

Dear Editor, The article, “Grant paves the way for new Ski Pontiac trail,” by Stephen Riccio, dated Nov. 11, 2020 was very informative and above

Interesting times

Dear Editor, The expression “May you live in interesting times” may or may not have originated in China. Regardless, we must by now appreciate the

Don’t fall for email scams

Dear Editor, I almost fell for it. This is embarrassing, because I’ve been on the internet, including shopping online, for 25 years or more. I

The way we were (Nov. 25)

25 Years Ago Shawville House League action: Lots of scoring in the Novice division this past weekend. Both Shawville Novice teams enjoyed a great weekend.

MRC launches welcome site for newcomers

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 20, 2020  The MRC Pontiac launched a new website on Nov. 20 called DestinationPontiac.ca, providing a “virtual welcome” to new residents and potential investors. In a press release distributed by the MRC, communications officer Colleen Jones

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New entrepreneurial outlet, MRC funding announced

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 10, 2020  The provincial government announced the introduction of an all-encompassing resource hub for entrepreneurs on Nov. 10 called Accès Entreprise Québec, as well as accompanying funding over the next five years to help boost regional

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L’Entournelle anti-violence campaign goes virtual

MIKE ATHEY FORT COULONGE Nov. 25, 2020  A local women’s shelter in Fort Coulonge is holding its annual campaign against violence towards women though the pandemic is forcing changes to events and even some cancellations. Starting on Nov. 25, L’Entourelle

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Driving for Success program ready to roll

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 25 2020  Getting a driver’s license can be a challenge for Pontiac youth, but they now have a leg up, with the West Pontiac Connects (WPC) on the verge of beginning their Driving for Success program.

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The first snowfall

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice This past weekend blanketed our ground with beautiful, sparkling snow. I am just like my kids, when the first flakes begin to fall I get super excited and all warm and fuzzy inside. I

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Job well done

Dear Editor, The article, “Grant paves the way for new Ski Pontiac trail,” by Stephen Riccio, dated Nov. 11, 2020 was very informative and above all most exciting. The new Ski Pontiac administration who took over in the fall of

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Interesting times

Dear Editor, The expression “May you live in interesting times” may or may not have originated in China. Regardless, we must by now appreciate the irony of those words. The COVID pandemic surely qualifies as ‘interesting’. Looking at the latest

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Don’t fall for email scams

Dear Editor, I almost fell for it. This is embarrassing, because I’ve been on the internet, including shopping online, for 25 years or more. I should have spotted the signs but I was one cup of coffee over my limit

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The way we were (Nov. 25)

25 Years Ago Shawville House League action: Lots of scoring in the Novice division this past weekend. Both Shawville Novice teams enjoyed a great weekend. In the lone Novice Billy T’s game, the boys went to town on the visiting

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