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December 17, 2025

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Perfection. Really?

I’ve been thinking about perfection. One reason, is, I think, the little stray cat that lives with me. She’s a perfect cat. Oh I know,

Quyon – Jillian Young

Last Friday, Nov. 14, a group of family and friends gathered at the Quyon Legion to surprise Vicky Leach on her 40th birthday. Everyone had

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Suzanne Marie Micheline Labine (nee Lair). She was the beloved wife of Robert Labine. Suzanne had

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tanguay family on the loss of Tammy on Friday, Nov. 7 at the age of 43.  The St-Edward’s

Pontiac honours those who have served

Municipalities across the Pontiac hosted Remembrance Day ceremonies this week, some on Nov. 9, others on Remembrance Day proper, to honour those who have served

A critique of government priorities

Dear Editor, The 2025 “Canada Strong” budget was proposed Nov. 4, providing a clear look into this government’s priorities. We got increased funding for the

Open Letter to MP Chatel

Madame, I write to you to express my displeasure over the government’s budget. In particular I wish to raise awareness of the $4.23 billion cut

Am I a martian?

Dear Editor, I awaken, the sky is always black, my skin seems greenish. I have no mojo. Am I a martian? Am I now the

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Eddie and Dianne McCann on 50 years of marriage, a milestone which they celebrated this past Saturday, Nov. 8. They marked the occasion

Perfection. Really?

I’ve been thinking about perfection. One reason, is, I think, the little stray cat that lives with me. She’s a perfect cat. Oh I know, she drinks water with her paw, then walks in her litter box and makes little

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Last Friday, Nov. 14, a group of family and friends gathered at the Quyon Legion to surprise Vicky Leach on her 40th birthday. Everyone had a great evening honouring the birthday girl. We enjoyed delicious snacks and drinks, and had

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Suzanne Marie Micheline Labine (nee Lair). She was the beloved wife of Robert Labine. Suzanne had a passion for life and it radiated through everything that she did. When we would

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tanguay family on the loss of Tammy on Friday, Nov. 7 at the age of 43.  The St-Edward’s Church Christmas Tea and Bazaar that was held on Saturday was a success due to

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Pontiac honours those who have served

Municipalities across the Pontiac hosted Remembrance Day ceremonies this week, some on Nov. 9, others on Remembrance Day proper, to honour those who have served in this country’s military, many of whom sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of

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A critique of government priorities

Dear Editor, The 2025 “Canada Strong” budget was proposed Nov. 4, providing a clear look into this government’s priorities. We got increased funding for the Department of Women and Gender Equality (WAGE), continued support for Canada Summer Jobs, a refundable

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Open Letter to MP Chatel

Madame, I write to you to express my displeasure over the government’s budget. In particular I wish to raise awareness of the $4.23 billion cut in Veteran Affairs Canada, as juxtaposed with the increase in the National Defence budget to

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Upcycling bottles, cans & plastic domes

Dear Editor, In response to the letter from Mr. Robert Wills of Thorne: Mr. Wills, I applaud your reuse and repurpose spirit. I firmly believe that everyone profits when we take time to reuse and repurpose.   Those pill bottles

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Am I a martian?

Dear Editor, I awaken, the sky is always black, my skin seems greenish. I have no mojo. Am I a martian? Am I now the first man on Mars? Did they adjust the doomsday clock? Not quite . . .

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Eddie and Dianne McCann on 50 years of marriage, a milestone which they celebrated this past Saturday, Nov. 8. They marked the occasion with an open house celebration in their home, surrounded by family and many friends, good

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