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JILL YOUNG 819-918-0623 jillianyoung6@gmail.com Congratulations to Morgan Scully and Brandon Fenton on the arrival of their first child on Aug. 21. They welcomed a baby

LiveWell inks Southern deal

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC Aug. 22, 2018 The cannabis production company that’s in the midst of constructing a 600,000 square foot growing facility and research and

The young man and the river

There’s one young entrepreneur in Norway Bay who is doing what many adults can only dream of, as he combines his passion for sport with

Time to put on our citizen hats

As citizens in a country like Canada, we get to enjoy a number of perks: universal healthcare, reasonably affordable post-secondary education and, compared to our

Opinion – Ole Hendrickson

Plans to dump nuclear waste along the Ottawa River must be halted. Many Ottawa Valley residents have heard about the proposed giant mound of radioactive

Reusable straws are just a start

Dear Editor, I’m not the most conscientious recycler at my household, so I know how it feels to be nudged toward doing what we know

Theatre is alive and well

Dear Editor, It’s reassuring to discover that theatre is alive and well here in the Pontiac. Having been just last week in attendance at the

Ottawa River

Dear Editor, Both as Pontiac’s MP and as an environmental lawyer, I care passionately about protecting the Ottawa River and about ensuring open and transparent

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Aug. 25, 1993 25 Years Ago “Really big” show at the Chapeau Fair: Nearly 600 people herded into the Upper Pontiac

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JILL YOUNG 819-918-0623 jillianyoung6@gmail.com Congratulations to Morgan Scully and Brandon Fenton on the arrival of their first child on Aug. 21. They welcomed a baby girl named Aurora, and I hear both the new mom and baby are doing well.

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LiveWell inks Southern deal

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC Aug. 22, 2018 The cannabis production company that’s in the midst of constructing a 600,000 square foot growing facility and research and innovation centre in Litchfield has inked a deal with Brazil. The deal will see LiveWell

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Local hops co-op debuts seal of approval

CALEB NICKERSON ALLUMETTES ISLAND Aug. 22, 2018 On Aug. 22, local hops producers hosted a press conference to announce a new seal of approval to distinguish their products from the rest. Taking place at the Lupuline Hop Yard on Allumettes

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The young man and the river

There’s one young entrepreneur in Norway Bay who is doing what many adults can only dream of, as he combines his passion for sport with money-making opportunities. Starting out with a simple aluminum boat and electric motor three years ago,

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Time to put on our citizen hats

As citizens in a country like Canada, we get to enjoy a number of perks: universal healthcare, reasonably affordable post-secondary education and, compared to our southern neighbours, a far less toxic political climate. In exchange for these perks, we have

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Opinion – Ole Hendrickson

Plans to dump nuclear waste along the Ottawa River must be halted. Many Ottawa Valley residents have heard about the proposed giant mound of radioactive waste at Chalk River Laboratories. Fewer residents know about another plan to ‘entomb’ old reactors,

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Reusable straws are just a start

Dear Editor, I’m not the most conscientious recycler at my household, so I know how it feels to be nudged toward doing what we know is the right thing to do. So here’s another little nudge, for myself and everybody

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Theatre is alive and well

Dear Editor, It’s reassuring to discover that theatre is alive and well here in the Pontiac. Having been just last week in attendance at the Pontiac Community Players’ latest effort, The Amorous Ambassador, I can personally attest to that. What

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Ottawa River

Dear Editor, Both as Pontiac’s MP and as an environmental lawyer, I care passionately about protecting the Ottawa River and about ensuring open and transparent processes to evaluate any project proposal. Keeping our river clean will always be the top

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The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Aug. 25, 1993 25 Years Ago “Really big” show at the Chapeau Fair: Nearly 600 people herded into the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex for the “Grand Ole Opry” hosted by Gail Gavan on Friday night. The

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