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Quyon Jill Young

Congratulations to Leigh Dolan and Matt Greer on the arrival of their first child, a baby boy born on June 19. They named him Harrison

Outdoor movie at Armstrong farm

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 22, 2019 On June 22, over 100 Pontiac parents and their children gathered at Armstrong Heritage Farm just outside of Shawville

Words to live by

As those who are familiar with the tenants of commerce are aware, business is just as much about investing in relationships as it is investing

Coulonge landmark on new stamp

J.D. Potié PONTIAC June 17, 2019 On June 17, Canada Post unveiled five new stamps, each featuring a historic Canadian covered bridge, including Fort Coulonge’s

Finally graduated

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 19, 2019 June can be a very special time of year. From the first real signs of summer after another brutal

MoP hosts family picnic

LUSKVILLE June 15, 2019 On June 15, about 150 eager kids and their parents attended the Municipality’s 5th annual Family Picnic, organized by Pontiac Parents

Village en Fete rained out

.D. Potié FORT COULONGE June 15, 16, 2019 Last weekend, hundreds of Pontiac residents convened at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort-Coulonge for the

Quyon Jill Young

Congratulations to Leigh Dolan and Matt Greer on the arrival of their first child, a baby boy born on June 19. They named him Harrison Leo and I hear both mom and baby are doing well. He is the first

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Outdoor movie at Armstrong farm

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 22, 2019 On June 22, over 100 Pontiac parents and their children gathered at Armstrong Heritage Farm just outside of Shawville for its first ever glow in the dark movie screening. Hosted by the Shawville Parent’s

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St. Jean Baptiste celebration in Calumet

J.D. Potié GRAND CALUMET ISLAND June 23-24, 2019 On June 23 and 24, hundreds of people from the Pontiac and beyond crowded the grounds at the Grand Calumet Island Recreational Association (R.A.) for the town’s second annual St. Jean Baptiste

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Words to live by

As those who are familiar with the tenants of commerce are aware, business is just as much about investing in relationships as it is investing in products. This goes double in a tight-knit rural setting like the Pontiac, where someone

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Coulonge landmark on new stamp

J.D. Potié PONTIAC June 17, 2019 On June 17, Canada Post unveiled five new stamps, each featuring a historic Canadian covered bridge, including Fort Coulonge’s very own Red Bridge. According to a press release issued by Canada Post, the stamps

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Local kids play the piano for year end recital

J.D. Potié CLARENDON June 15, 2019 On June 15, around 20 local parents and their children convened inside the Grace Community Bible Church in Clarendon for the second annual piano recital presented by students of Emily’s Piano Adventures music school.

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Finally graduated

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 19, 2019 June can be a very special time of year. From the first real signs of summer after another brutal Canadian winter, to the sense of elation for the vacation time ahead, the new season

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MoP hosts family picnic

LUSKVILLE June 15, 2019 On June 15, about 150 eager kids and their parents attended the Municipality’s 5th annual Family Picnic, organized by Pontiac Parents of the Municipality of Pontiac (PMP) in collaboration with Group Action Jeunesse (GAJ). The rainy

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Village en Fete rained out

.D. Potié FORT COULONGE June 15, 16, 2019 Last weekend, hundreds of Pontiac residents convened at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort-Coulonge for the town’s annual Bazaar for some leisure and entertainment in support of a local charity group.

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British jazz pianist wows locals in Luskville

J.D. Potié LUSKVILLE June 15, 2019 On June 15, around 40 arts enthusiasts from the Pontiac and beyond gathered at Venturing Hills Farm in Luskville for an intimate set of quasi-improvised, jazzy piano, masterfully delivered by a British jazzman. The

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