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More day trips planned for bus services

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 23, 2018 Pontiac residents can look forward to greater opportunities for public transport in the region, as Transcollines plans for

Employers learn the ins and outs of cannabis

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON Oct. 25, 2018 Business owners and employers from all around the Pontiac took the opportunity to further their understanding of cannabis, it’s

Alary Road repairs imminent

Chris Lowrey MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC Oct. 31, 2018 The Municipality of Pontiac is finally set to repair the damage done to Alary Road one year

Conservative hopeful tours Pontiac

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Oct. 29, 2018 Federal Conservative candidate Dave Blackburn made stops throughout the Pontiac on Oct. 29 as part of a listening tour.

Poppy Campaign

Dear Editor, The time has once again arrived for our Poppy Campaign (Oct. 25) at the Royal Canadian Legion Pontiac Branch 162 Campbell’s Bay. We

Remebering Terry’s legacy

Dear Editor, The Terry Fox organizing committee would like to thank everyone who came out on Sept. 16 for the annual Run/Ride /Walk. Just over

Pool and park

Dear Editor, Provided the economics work I fully support the warden’s pool initiative, but for a different reason. I believe the future for the Ottawa

Halloween by Shelley Heaphy

When are children too old to trick-or-treat? This is a topic that often resurfaces close to Halloween. There are definitely two sides to this argument

More day trips planned for bus services

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 23, 2018 Pontiac residents can look forward to greater opportunities for public transport in the region, as Transcollines plans for more day trips and greater affordability within the next few years. The public transportation service

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Employers learn the ins and outs of cannabis

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON Oct. 25, 2018 Business owners and employers from all around the Pontiac took the opportunity to further their understanding of cannabis, it’s legalization and more last Thursday, while attending an information session at the Little Red Wagon

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Alary Road repairs imminent

Chris Lowrey MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC Oct. 31, 2018 The Municipality of Pontiac is finally set to repair the damage done to Alary Road one year ago. The flooding that occurred on Oct. 30 last year washed out a significant chunk

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Conservative hopeful tours Pontiac

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Oct. 29, 2018 Federal Conservative candidate Dave Blackburn made stops throughout the Pontiac on Oct. 29 as part of a listening tour. Blackburn, along with his campaign manager Ben Woodman and Conservative shadow minister for the Treasury

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Poppy Campaign

Dear Editor, The time has once again arrived for our Poppy Campaign (Oct. 25) at the Royal Canadian Legion Pontiac Branch 162 Campbell’s Bay. We deeply appreciate the generosity we have been shown in the past and thank all who

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Remebering Terry’s legacy

Dear Editor, The Terry Fox organizing committee would like to thank everyone who came out on Sept. 16 for the annual Run/Ride /Walk. Just over 100 people participated, which was down from last year, but the amount raised for cancer

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Pool and park

Dear Editor, Provided the economics work I fully support the warden’s pool initiative, but for a different reason. I believe the future for the Ottawa Valley on both sides of the river is tourism and residential development. They go hand

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Oct. 20, 1993 25 Years Ago Pontiac Community Hospital in the black: The Pontiac Community Hospital was able to record a surplus at the end of its first complete fiscal year in its new organizational structure. The surplus of almost

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Halloween by Shelley Heaphy

When are children too old to trick-or-treat? This is a topic that often resurfaces close to Halloween. There are definitely two sides to this argument but I truly believe that children should stay young for as long as possible. Below

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