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January 14, 2026

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COVID-19 Update

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC July 29, 2020 Starting Aug. 3, the Quebec government is allowing indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people. As of

Additional funds for post-COVID opening

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC Aug. 5, 2020 The federal government has announced new funding for programs aimed at helping businesses, municipalities and provinces open back up

The way we were

Aug. 9, 1995 25 Years Ago Mounties leaving: Only five years after it opened, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment in Campbell’s Bay is closing.

Personal perspective: COVID-19 testing

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Aug 5, 2020 While COVID-19 has had an immense impact on everyone’s lives, the majority of people have not experienced the virus

Determined to win

I was watching an ant on my deck this morning as I drank my coffee. The little guy was carrying . . .

Co-operating

Dear Editor, To the frustrated person who spray painted messages on the bike path, I feel your pain and frustration, but I remain unconvinced by

Gatineau Park

Dear Editor, I think this letter would be of interest to your readers. Over the last months, Gatineau Park has attracted wide attention from citizens,

Waltham: Helen Perry

Happy belated wedding anniversary wishes are extended to Hazel and Chuck Chassie who celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Aug. 1. May you share many

COVID-19 Update

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC July 29, 2020 Starting Aug. 3, the Quebec government is allowing indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people. As of Monday afternoon, the Outaouais has 58 active COVID-19 cases (682 total, with 591 recovered) and

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Additional funds for post-COVID opening

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC Aug. 5, 2020 The federal government has announced new funding for programs aimed at helping businesses, municipalities and provinces open back up after shutting down amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the major new announcements is the

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The way we were

Aug. 9, 1995 25 Years Ago Mounties leaving: Only five years after it opened, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment in Campbell’s Bay is closing. “We’re reducing our financial commitments,” says Superintendent Yves Juteau, officer-commander of the Montreal subdivision detachments,

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Personal perspective: COVID-19 testing

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Aug 5, 2020 While COVID-19 has had an immense impact on everyone’s lives, the majority of people have not experienced the virus in such a way that would require getting tested. I had not been exposed to

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Co-operating

Dear Editor, To the frustrated person who spray painted messages on the bike path, I feel your pain and frustration, but I remain unconvinced by your manner of argument. I believe COVID-19 is . . .

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Gatineau Park

Dear Editor, I think this letter would be of interest to your readers. Over the last months, Gatineau Park has attracted wide attention from citizens, wilderness groups and parliamentarians — which gives hope to all those who care about its

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Happy belated wedding anniversary wishes are extended to Hazel and Chuck Chassie who celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Aug. 1. May you share many more years of God’s richest blessings. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with .

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