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At the mercy of CISSSO managers

La Voix du PONTIAC-PONTIAC Voice notes that the nursing shortage is still as problematic and that this shortage is even harming the intensive care unit

Fall fun 2020 edition

Out with the heat, in with the changing leaves. I think I may say how much I love each season every article I write, but

The way we were

Sept. 20, 1995 25 Years Ago Council bids on corridor: The municipality of Pontiac council finally got the go-ahead. After months of delays, council finally

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our former Prime Minister’s wife Aline Chrétien passed away this past weekend. She was . . .

Quyon: Jill Young

Best wishes are going out to Mary-Jane McColgan, as she will be moving on from Quyon to be closer to her family in . .

Waltham: Helen Perry

On Saturday afternoon, family and friends held a surprise drive-by in front of Earl MckNight’s home. It was to honour his . . .

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

On Sept 12, we buried our Uncle Roy Mayhew in Otter Lake, Que. His wife Francis, along with her daughter Judy and husband Jean and

Man dead, another facing murder charge

STEPHEN RICCIO FORT COULONGE Sept. 2, 2020 One Fort Coulonge man is dead and another is facing first-degree murder charges after an altercation on rue

At the mercy of CISSSO managers

La Voix du PONTIAC-PONTIAC Voice notes that the nursing shortage is still as problematic and that this shortage is even harming the intensive care unit at the Gatineau hospital. This leads us to ask questions about management and managers beyond

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Fall fun 2020 edition

Out with the heat, in with the changing leaves. I think I may say how much I love each season every article I write, but truly fall is my favourite. I love changing over the clothes in my closet and

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The way we were

Sept. 20, 1995 25 Years Ago Council bids on corridor: The municipality of Pontiac council finally got the go-ahead. After months of delays, council finally passed a resolution to negotiate a price with Canadian Pacific Railway for the purchase of

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Quyon: Jill Young

Best wishes are going out to Mary-Jane McColgan, as she will be moving on from Quyon to be closer to her family in . . .

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Waltham: Helen Perry

On Saturday afternoon, family and friends held a surprise drive-by in front of Earl MckNight’s home. It was to honour his . . .

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

On Sept 12, we buried our Uncle Roy Mayhew in Otter Lake, Que. His wife Francis, along with her daughter Judy and husband Jean and Roy’s son Lee traveled from Hanover, Ont. to bury Roy in . . .

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The painter who never turns down a challenge

EMILY HSUEH Irene Clarke has never been one to turn down a challenge. For her whole life, she has been seeking out ways to express her creativity in several different, unique avenues. Through many different classes, teachers and experiences, Clarke

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Man dead, another facing murder charge

STEPHEN RICCIO FORT COULONGE Sept. 2, 2020 One Fort Coulonge man is dead and another is facing first-degree murder charges after an altercation on rue Principale on the evening of Sept. 2. Harold Plugowsky, 61, died of head trauma in

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