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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

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

Team sports

I will be the first one to admit that at one time I didn’t understand the importance of team sports for children. Growing up I

Strolling on the trail

Dear Editor, From my window, I have a clear view of the PPJ Trail. Over the winter, it was a noisy neighbour as snowmobiles make

Healthy skepticism

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the editorial of April 23, 2019. It is important to clarify the position of the MRC Pontiac

Is this the new normal?

With the Pontiac facing its second 100-year flood in three years, many residents are wondering if this kind of flooding is going to be the

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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Team sports

I will be the first one to admit that at one time I didn’t understand the importance of team sports for children. Growing up I wasn’t much of a joiner and definitely did not enjoy team sports. Having young ones

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Strolling on the trail

Dear Editor, From my window, I have a clear view of the PPJ Trail. Over the winter, it was a noisy neighbour as snowmobiles make a lot of sound for the amount of cargo they move. As soon as the

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Healthy skepticism

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the editorial of April 23, 2019. It is important to clarify the position of the MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors. At our recent Plenary meeting, we heard a presentation by representatives of

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Is this the new normal?

With the Pontiac facing its second 100-year flood in three years, many residents are wondering if this kind of flooding is going to be the new normal. The flood of 2017 brought with it water levels that hadn’t been seen

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744 000 $ pour l’Essor artistique de l’Outaouais

CALQ Communiqué GATINEAU Le 24 avril 2019 Le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, le ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation, la Ville de Gatineau, les MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, de Papineau, de Pontiac, de la Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, en

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