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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Workman and Young families on the loss of Beverley Ann on March 10. Beverley was the mother of Brent

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

It’s hard to believe that everyone is hoarding toilet paper like the end of the world is coming. I was talking to my daughter Shelley

Quyon: Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Reta McColgan, as she passed away on March 12 at the age of 96. Our thoughts and

The Way We Were

Mar. 22, 1995 25 Years Ago Saint Paddy’s Day at Gavan’s: Pontiac’s best-known cultural event is also its longest-running party. The annual St. Patrick’s Day

The case for precaution

All indications are that the coronavirus is coming. It is not a question of if but when. While experience in other parts of the world

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

COVID-19 is affecting Sheen and area. The schools are closed, no masses were said this past weekend and above all, St. Patrick is going to

St. Patrick’s Day in Pontiac

Darius Shahheydari Pontiac March 13-15, 2020 For several St. Patrick’s Day events that happened over the weekend, the COVID-19 outbreak was not enough to put

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Workman and Young families on the loss of Beverley Ann on March 10. Beverley was the mother of Brent (Elaine), Rick (Anne) and Nancy (Kim) Beattie. Beverley was the wife of the late Ray

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

It’s hard to believe that everyone is hoarding toilet paper like the end of the world is coming. I was talking to my daughter Shelley who lives in Port Carling, Ont. which is between Huntsville and Bracebridge and she told

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Quyon: Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Reta McColgan, as she passed away on March 12 at the age of 96. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones at this sad time. My apologies to Faith Hamilton,

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Otter Lake Golden Age card and dart results

Card results for Feb. 25 were: 50/50 went to Velma Lafleur and Attendance to Ann Bourgeau. Ladies’ first went to Florence Lafleur and second went to Marie Gauthier Men’s first was won by Denis Lafleur and second by Dave Lalonde.

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The Way We Were

Mar. 22, 1995 25 Years Ago Saint Paddy’s Day at Gavan’s: Pontiac’s best-known cultural event is also its longest-running party. The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at Gavan’s Hotel in Quyon marked its 34th year on Sunday with a show

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Surviving isolation and COVID-19

Well, to say this is a new experience for all of us would be pretty accurate I think. I can not get over how quickly things have escalated. I am so happy we, as a province, are doing so much

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The case for precaution

All indications are that the coronavirus is coming. It is not a question of if but when. While experience in other parts of the world suggests we cannot prevent it, we are told there is much we can do to

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

COVID-19 is affecting Sheen and area. The schools are closed, no masses were said this past weekend and above all, St. Patrick is going to have a very sad day. Most of the little pubs in Quebec, along with George’s

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St. Patrick’s Day in Pontiac

Darius Shahheydari Pontiac March 13-15, 2020 For several St. Patrick’s Day events that happened over the weekend, the COVID-19 outbreak was not enough to put them to bed. Doors remained open and guests, fewer or more than in their expected

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