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SADC Pontiac Job Fair a success

J.D. Potié CAMPBELL’S BAY April 25, 2019 On April 25, around 120 Pontiac residents gathered inside the Campbell’s Bay R.A. Hall to explore the numerous

Eureka 93 in dispute with Canopy Growth

CALEB NICKERSON OTTAWA April 26, 2019 The recently renamed hemp CBD company Eureka 93 (formerly LiveWell Canada Inc.), who are planning on building a research

A Fish Fry-day in Chapeau

CALEB NICKERSON Chapeau April 19, 2019 Hundreds of hungry residents of the upper Pontiac made their way to Harrington Hall in Chapeau on Friday for

$200,000 for local growth generation

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 17, 2019 At MRC Pontiac’s monthly council of mayors meeting on April 17, Economic Development Director Danielle Newman gave the

Chamber meeting

J.D. Potié CAMPBELL’S BAY April 13, 2019 On April 18, around a dozen members of the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce convened at the MRC Pontiac

MRC supports proposed landfill

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 17, 2019 Following the monthly council of mayors meeting on April 17, Pontiac Warden Jane Toller discussed a presentation made

Quyon man arrested for sex crimes

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC April 17, 2019 A Pontiac man is facing multiple charges relating to historic sexual crimes that took place in Russell County, Ont.

Local honoured for muscular dystrophy advocacy

A Pontiac woman is being celebrated for her years of advocacy for a rare genetic disease and accessibility in her community. Bristol native Jenna Keindel is set to receive the Dr. Katie Manders Courage to Inspire Award from Muscular Dystrophy

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SADC Pontiac Job Fair a success

J.D. Potié CAMPBELL’S BAY April 25, 2019 On April 25, around 120 Pontiac residents gathered inside the Campbell’s Bay R.A. Hall to explore the numerous opportunities offered in the region at the Pontiac Job Fair put on by the Pontiac

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Eureka 93 in dispute with Canopy Growth

CALEB NICKERSON OTTAWA April 26, 2019 The recently renamed hemp CBD company Eureka 93 (formerly LiveWell Canada Inc.), who are planning on building a research facility in Litchfield, are in a dispute with Canopy Growth Corp. and its investment wing,

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A Fish Fry-day in Chapeau

CALEB NICKERSON Chapeau April 19, 2019 Hundreds of hungry residents of the upper Pontiac made their way to Harrington Hall in Chapeau on Friday for some deep fried fish and chips in support of two community organizations.

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PHS students visit the Pontiac Archives

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE April 17, 2019 On April 17, around 50 grade 11 students from Pontiac High School (PHS) visited the Pontiac Archives in Shawville to do some historical research on their school projects. In a room filled with countless

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$200,000 for local growth generation

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 17, 2019 At MRC Pontiac’s monthly council of mayors meeting on April 17, Economic Development Director Danielle Newman gave the mayors a rundown of the Territory Development Fund (FDT) projects that had been given the

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Chamber meeting

J.D. Potié CAMPBELL’S BAY April 13, 2019 On April 18, around a dozen members of the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce convened at the MRC Pontiac offices in Campbell’s Bay to discuss the vision of the region’s economic growth. The meeting

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MRC supports proposed landfill

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 17, 2019 Following the monthly council of mayors meeting on April 17, Pontiac Warden Jane Toller discussed a presentation made by representatives of the Pontiac Sorting Centre, Raymond Durocher and Gerry Philippe, at the council’s

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Quyon man arrested for sex crimes

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC April 17, 2019 A Pontiac man is facing multiple charges relating to historic sexual crimes that took place in Russell County, Ont. several decades ago. Between January 31 and March 13, 2019, Russell County OPP officers arrested

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Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

August 17, 2025
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The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.

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