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January 14, 2026

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Fleury family of Chapeau in the recent passing of Cora Fleury. Waltham residents were saddened to

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and sympathies go out to the Fleury family of Chapeau on the passing of Clara Fleury on Aug. 11. She was the daughter

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Congratulations go out to Brittany Hearty and Eric Bertrand on the safe arrival of their precious baby girl. Eugenie Ruth Bertrand (Genie) was born Aug.

Organization for a new school year

SHELLEY HEAPHY I’ve seen a very funny comment all over social media this past week – March break is over! It has me laughing because

Lengthy repairs to Chenaux Bridge

Pontiacers commuting to Renfrew County will likely experience delays over for the next few months, as work on the Chenaux Bridge will reduce traffic to

Walking for the children

A Beachburg man with a Pontiac connection is embarking on an ambitious journey to raise money for sick children. Russell Mackay was born in Charteris

COVID-19 UPDATE

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Aug. 19, 2020 As of Monday afternoon, the Outaouais had 45 active cases (733 total, with 655 recovered) and four hospitalizations. The

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Fleury family of Chapeau in the recent passing of Cora Fleury. Waltham residents were saddened to hear of the passing of long time resident Wayne Venne. He was the beloved husband

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and sympathies go out to the Fleury family of Chapeau on the passing of Clara Fleury on Aug. 11. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Lilianne Fleury and beloved wife of . . .

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Congratulations go out to Brittany Hearty and Eric Bertrand on the safe arrival of their precious baby girl. Eugenie Ruth Bertrand (Genie) was born Aug. 11, weighing 8 lbs 15 ozs. Proud grandparents are . . .

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Organization for a new school year

SHELLEY HEAPHY I’ve seen a very funny comment all over social media this past week – March break is over! It has me laughing because although many of our kids have been home since March 13, with school just around

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Lengthy repairs to Chenaux Bridge

Pontiacers commuting to Renfrew County will likely experience delays over for the next few months, as work on the Chenaux Bridge will reduce traffic to one lane. According to a release from the Ministry of Transport, construction will start Aug.

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Walking for the children

A Beachburg man with a Pontiac connection is embarking on an ambitious journey to raise money for sick children. Russell Mackay was born in Charteris but currently resides in Beachburg. The 82 year-old said that one night while lying in

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COVID-19 UPDATE

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Aug. 19, 2020 As of Monday afternoon, the Outaouais had 45 active cases (733 total, with 655 recovered) and four hospitalizations. The Municipality of Pontiac continues to be listed as having five or less cases, while the

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