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December 3, 2025

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It’s about time!

After nearly 10 years of hand-wringing, it appears that the Pontiac will finally get the redundant phone line that local leaders have been calling for.

Dog left tied to cinderblock

Chris Lowrey OTTER LAKE May 22, 2018 An investigation is underway to determine how a dog was found in rough shape near a rocky shoreline

Telephone line relief for Pontiac

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC May 22, 2018 After years of land line outages throughout the Pontiac, it looks like the region will finally get the redundant

First Walk for Dog Guides raises $1,400

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE May 27, 2018 Just over 20 folks laced up their runners and leashed up their canine companions on Sunday morning, taking part

PHS hosts full day of rugby

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE May 27, 2018 The pitch at Pontiac High School (PHS) was a war zone all Sunday, when high schools from across the

It’s about time!

After nearly 10 years of hand-wringing, it appears that the Pontiac will finally get the redundant phone line that local leaders have been calling for. Welcome to 1999. After years of service interruptions, Bell announced that it will finally pony

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Dog left tied to cinderblock

Chris Lowrey OTTER LAKE May 22, 2018 An investigation is underway to determine how a dog was found in rough shape near a rocky shoreline in Otter Lake. According to a representative from the Gatineau SPCA, they got a call

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Telephone line relief for Pontiac

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC May 22, 2018 After years of land line outages throughout the Pontiac, it looks like the region will finally get the redundant phone lines that have been sorely needed. Bell announced that it will be spending more

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Doors open at Portage water filtration plant

Donald Teuma-Castelletti PORTAGE DU FORT May 26, 2018 After years of having unsafe drinking water and a constant boil advisory, Portage du Fort residents have seen huge improvements in the quality of their water over the last few months –

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Pontiac schoolyards receive funding for upgrades

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC May 23, 2018 Three schools in the Pontiac are getting government assistance to improve their playgrounds for students. Onslow Elementary in Quyon, St. John’s Elementary in Campbell’s Bay and Poupore Primary in Fort Coulonge will all get

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First Walk for Dog Guides raises $1,400

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE May 27, 2018 Just over 20 folks laced up their runners and leashed up their canine companions on Sunday morning, taking part in Shawville’s first Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides. Organized by Shawville resident Chelsea Smith,

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PHS hosts full day of rugby

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE May 27, 2018 The pitch at Pontiac High School (PHS) was a war zone all Sunday, when high schools from across the Outaouais competed in non-stop rugby games as the sport’s short season continues. Letting no weather

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