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Local Liberals laud Amos nomination

CALEB NICKERSON CHAPEAU March 31, 2019 L’Ancienne Banque Restaurant in Chapeau was awash with red on Sunday morning as Liberal party supporters came out to

Hockey day in Pontiac!

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC March 30, 2019 The arenas in the Pontiac were full to the rafters on Saturday as the alumni teams for two different

A life of science

by Caleb Nickerson Tucked away off of chemin Kawartha in Breckenridge sits the home of Raymond Desjardins and his wife, Anne. If you saw him

Thursday morning booze cruise

CALEB NICKERSON VINTON March 28, 2019 A man is facing several charges after an early morning crash in Vinton on March 28. Just before 8

Easter

by Shelley Heaphy As I look outside at this mix of snow and freezing rain, I can’t help but hope that by Easter this cold,

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Apr. 6, 1994 25 Years Ago Flood could leave Upper Pontiac cut off: The shrine of Our Lady of the White

A really bad idea

Dear Editor, Every decade or so, someone comes up with the bright idea that what Pontiac needs is a big garbage dump. Twice before, we’ve

Local Liberals laud Amos nomination

CALEB NICKERSON CHAPEAU March 31, 2019 L’Ancienne Banque Restaurant in Chapeau was awash with red on Sunday morning as Liberal party supporters came out to support their local candidate and Pontiac’s current MP, Will Amos. The fundraiser event was filled

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Hockey day in Pontiac!

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC March 30, 2019 The arenas in the Pontiac were full to the rafters on Saturday as the alumni teams for two different organizations took on a collection of local players. What could be affectionately called Hockey Day

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A life of science

by Caleb Nickerson Tucked away off of chemin Kawartha in Breckenridge sits the home of Raymond Desjardins and his wife, Anne. If you saw him walking up the street, you could be forgiven for mistaking Desjardins for any other senior

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Fortin, Western Quebec School Board denouce Bill 21

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC March 28, 2019 The Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) and Pontiac’s MNA André Fortin have denounced the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ)’s bill to ban public servants from donning religious garments in the course of their duties, which

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Residents warned about waste disposal issues

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 3, 2019 The municipalities of Campbell’s Bay and Allumettes Island are calling on residents to be more mindful of their waste disposal habits, after reporting issues regarding blockages to their respective sewage waste systems in the

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Thursday morning booze cruise

CALEB NICKERSON VINTON March 28, 2019 A man is facing several charges after an early morning crash in Vinton on March 28. Just before 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sûreté du Québec officers received a call about a vehicle being driven

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Easter

by Shelley Heaphy As I look outside at this mix of snow and freezing rain, I can’t help but hope that by Easter this cold, white snow will be replaced by gooey mud and some grass. I absolutely love Easter

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The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Apr. 6, 1994 25 Years Ago Flood could leave Upper Pontiac cut off: The shrine of Our Lady of the White Water is in danger of being washed away in a deluge. In the process, between

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A really bad idea

Dear Editor, Every decade or so, someone comes up with the bright idea that what Pontiac needs is a big garbage dump. Twice before, we’ve fended off plans; first in Bristol, then near Danford Lake and now, there’s a scheme

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