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November 19, 2025

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To help celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend there will be three special events. A Mother’s Day tea and luncheon put on by Animal Aide Pontiac

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Sad and soggy, many residents of Waltham and the surrounding areas can relate to this description. The flooding of the Ottawa and Black Rivers have

Evacuees tell their stories

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 5, 2019 Within the last few weeks, rising waters have devastated various parts of the region forcing hundreds of residents to

Local volunteers recognized with medal

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 13, 2019 On April 13, two Pontiac residents were honoured with special pieces of silverware commemorating their volunteering efforts and dedication

Get to know your tires

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 6, 2019 If you haven’t heard, it’s springtime and that means you should’ve probably changed your tires already. Since your tires

Perfect harmony

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE April 27, 2019 The Anglican Church Hall in Shawville was a popular spot on Saturday evening as The Valley Harmonizers brought their

Habits

It is 6:00 a.m. Plug in the kettle. Make a coffee. No coffee. I didn’t refill the container. Without thinking, I have a routine. Habits

The Way We Were

May 4, 1994 25 Years Ago New seniors home opens in Coulonge: One of Fort Coulonge’s oldest houses is now home to some of the

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

To help celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend there will be three special events. A Mother’s Day tea and luncheon put on by Animal Aide Pontiac is being held at the Masonic Lodge in Shawville on May 10. See the ad

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Sad and soggy, many residents of Waltham and the surrounding areas can relate to this description. The flooding of the Ottawa and Black Rivers have taken a considerable toll on our citizens and in the Pontiac. Citizens who have had

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Local businesses lend volunteers a helping hand

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 6, 2019 With hundreds of residents affected by the record-setting 2019 floods, various local businesses put their best foot forward by chipping in to contribute to the cause by giving out numerous donations to volunteers and

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ArtPontiac celebrates Print Day in May

J.D. Potié PORTAGE DU FORT May 4, 2019 On May 4, ArtPontiac hosted its fourth annual Print Day in May, inviting local art enthusiast to test out their printmaking skills at the Stone School in Portage du Fort Organized by

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Evacuees tell their stories

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 5, 2019 Within the last few weeks, rising waters have devastated various parts of the region forcing hundreds of residents to leave their homes behind having to find shelter elsewhere. From the Tim Hortons Camp in

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Local volunteers recognized with medal

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 13, 2019 On April 13, two Pontiac residents were honoured with special pieces of silverware commemorating their volunteering efforts and dedication to their communities. At a ceremony held at the Université du Québec en Outaouais in

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Get to know your tires

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 6, 2019 If you haven’t heard, it’s springtime and that means you should’ve probably changed your tires already. Since your tires are the only thing separating your vehicle from the ground, they should always be one

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Perfect harmony

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE April 27, 2019 The Anglican Church Hall in Shawville was a popular spot on Saturday evening as The Valley Harmonizers brought their barbershop chorus performance to the Pontiac. The 18 performers were made up of gentlemen from

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Habits

It is 6:00 a.m. Plug in the kettle. Make a coffee. No coffee. I didn’t refill the container. Without thinking, I have a routine. Habits good or bad will dictate our life. Some help. Brushing your teeth and eating balanced

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The Way We Were

May 4, 1994 25 Years Ago New seniors home opens in Coulonge: One of Fort Coulonge’s oldest houses is now home to some of the town’s senior residents. Fort Coulonge Mayor Hector Soucie Jr. cut the ribbon held by Robert

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