Low-hanging fruit the lifeblood of Quebec elections
September 11, 2018
Quick, what’s the one trope that Quebec politicians are guaranteed to trot out during any election? Of course, it’s minority language rights. As with any
Quick, what’s the one trope that Quebec politicians are guaranteed to trot out during any election? Of course, it’s minority language rights. As with any
Sept. 8, 1993 25 Years Ago Tribute opens Shawville Fair: In an emotionally charged ceremony, the 138th annual Shawville Fair was dedicated to the memory
Sept. 8, 1993 25 Years Ago Tribute opens Shawville Fair: In an emotionally charged ceremony, the 138th annual Shawville Fair was dedicated to the memory
by Shelley Heaphy We all have fears. Fears can be very small and very large. I have a fear of fire. I worry about fires
Dear Editor, In response to the many articles recently published by our warden, I can not help denouncing the absurdities reported in them, and this,
Dear Editor, In response to the many articles recently published by our warden, I can not help denouncing the absurdities reported in them, and this,
Dear Mr. Fortin, Le Droit newspaper of Aug. 27, 2018 reports that according to you, the Liberal team has done a lot of work in
Dear Mr. Fortin, Le Droit newspaper of Aug. 27, 2018 reports that according to you, the Liberal team has done a lot of work in
As I sat in my chair as a volunteer in the Palliative Care Unit at the Pontiac Community Hospital, I realized, our three rooms are
by Caleb Nickerson. Athletics and academia. To some they might seem like polar opposites, as incongruent as oil and water. But for Shawville native Teena
Quick, what’s the one trope that Quebec politicians are guaranteed to trot out during any election? Of course, it’s minority language rights. As with any election campaign, the debate over whether or not Quebec is French enough appears to be
Sept. 8, 1993 25 Years Ago Tribute opens Shawville Fair: In an emotionally charged ceremony, the 138th annual Shawville Fair was dedicated to the memory of the late Edgar Schwartz. Special guest Dr. Grant Rogers officially opened the fair with
Sept. 8, 1993 25 Years Ago Tribute opens Shawville Fair: In an emotionally charged ceremony, the 138th annual Shawville Fair was dedicated to the memory of the late Edgar Schwartz. Special guest Dr. Grant Rogers officially opened the fair with
by Shelley Heaphy We all have fears. Fears can be very small and very large. I have a fear of fire. I worry about fires around us, I worry about a fire in my home and I worry about forest
Dear Editor, In response to the many articles recently published by our warden, I can not help denouncing the absurdities reported in them, and this, at the risk of making enemies. First of all, the centre of the Pontiac is
Dear Editor, In response to the many articles recently published by our warden, I can not help denouncing the absurdities reported in them, and this, at the risk of making enemies. First of all, the centre of the Pontiac is
Dear Mr. Fortin, Le Droit newspaper of Aug. 27, 2018 reports that according to you, the Liberal team has done a lot of work in the region in recent years. As a member of the National Assembly of Quebec, you
Dear Mr. Fortin, Le Droit newspaper of Aug. 27, 2018 reports that according to you, the Liberal team has done a lot of work in the region in recent years. As a member of the National Assembly of Quebec, you
As I sat in my chair as a volunteer in the Palliative Care Unit at the Pontiac Community Hospital, I realized, our three rooms are full and there are three other patients in General Care who are waiting to get
by Caleb Nickerson. Athletics and academia. To some they might seem like polar opposites, as incongruent as oil and water. But for Shawville native Teena Murray, who has devoted her career to the simultaneous pursuit of both, the two are
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
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