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August 13, 2026

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NBMA hosts annual open house

J.D. Potié NORWAY BAY June 30, 2019 On June 30, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered at Centennial Hall in Norway Bay as the community’s municipal

The Way We Were

compiled by Bonnie Chevrier July 6, 1994 25 Years Ago Linemen rescue swimmers: Three local Hydro Quebec workers took part in a daring rescue of

Bug safety

by Shelley Heaphy The bugs this summer and spring have been absolutely horrific. With floods and a late summer I guess it’s to be expected.

Media censorship on the rise

In the last couple of years, the refrain “Enemy of the People” has become a common one from those who wear their distrust of the

Waltham Helen Perry

I hope everyone enjoyed some Canada Day festivities. Larry and I attended a surprise 70th birthday party for his cousin, Sheila Duff at Sheila and

Quyon Jill Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Canada Day long weekend. The celebrations in Quyon on Sunday were wonderful. Hats off to the Quyon Canada Day Committee

14th annual Fred Meilleur golf tournament

J.D. Potié CHAPEAU June 29, 2019 On June 29, nearly 150 people hit the links at two golf courses in the region to raise money for charity at the 14th annual Fred Meilleur Memorial Tournament. Organized by members of the

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Fourth annual Villa James Shaw fundraiser

Chris Lowrey shawville June 29, 2019 The fourth annual Villa James Shaw fundraiser, hosted by the Shawville Rotary Club, saw more than 100 people fill the Shawville RA on Saturday night. The event is one of the biggest on the

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NBMA hosts annual open house

J.D. Potié NORWAY BAY June 30, 2019 On June 30, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered at Centennial Hall in Norway Bay as the community’s municipal association held its annual open house. Hosted by the Norway Bay Municipal Association (NBMA), the

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Author Luke Murphy launches fourth title

Local author Luke Murphy held a book launch for his fourth novel, Rock-a-Bye Baby, on June 28 at the Little Red Wagon winery in Clarendon. Fans can download the e-book online or get a physical copy at Valu-mart, Jolie Folie

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The Way We Were

compiled by Bonnie Chevrier July 6, 1994 25 Years Ago Linemen rescue swimmers: Three local Hydro Quebec workers took part in a daring rescue of two people struggling in water July 4, but don’t call them heroes. “Don’t blow this

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Bug safety

by Shelley Heaphy The bugs this summer and spring have been absolutely horrific. With floods and a late summer I guess it’s to be expected. We’ve had to carry our bug spray with us like armour, everywhere we go. Not

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Media censorship on the rise

In the last couple of years, the refrain “Enemy of the People” has become a common one from those who wear their distrust of the media like a badge of honour. Even here in the Pontiac, THE EQUITY has been

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Waltham Helen Perry

I hope everyone enjoyed some Canada Day festivities. Larry and I attended a surprise 70th birthday party for his cousin, Sheila Duff at Sheila and Mike’s cottage. Family and friends gathered to help Sheila celebrate this special milestone birthday. It

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Quyon Jill Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Canada Day long weekend. The celebrations in Quyon on Sunday were wonderful. Hats off to the Quyon Canada Day Committee for all their hard work in planning and preparing for this much loved event in

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