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Bill 10 gets blasted

It’s a common complaint in these parts that the healthcare system in the Pontiac was much more efficient before the amalgamation of the region’s healthcare

Report slams CISSSO

Chris Lowrey CAMPBELL’S BAY Dec. 13, 2017 A report compiled by advocacy group Santé Outaouais 2020 is highly critical of the health network amalgamation that

Quyon gets snow removal contract

Chris Lowrey QUYON Dec. 14, 2017 After rejecting the first two rounds of bidding for snow removal in Quyon, the Municipality of Pontiac has settled

Decked out in more than boughs of holly

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Dec. 8 – 17, 2017 Coronation Hall was all decked out for the Christmas season from Dec. 8 through the 17th, in

Escape room set to open

Donald Teuma-Castelletti OTTER LAKE Dec. 17, 2017 The Pontiac will soon have a new form of entertainment, one that will see visitors solving puzzles, riddles

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Nadeau family of Chapeau on the recent passing of Michael Nadeau of Washington Township, PA. Michael

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

Happy birthday wishes to my grandson Corben Davidson on Dec. 12, Ruth Hearty on Dec. 13, James Crawford, Randy Sloan on Dec. 14, Nancy Bertrand,

Bill 10 gets blasted

It’s a common complaint in these parts that the healthcare system in the Pontiac was much more efficient before the amalgamation of the region’s healthcare networks as a result of the provincial government’s Bill 10. Many people have talked about

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Report slams CISSSO

Chris Lowrey CAMPBELL’S BAY Dec. 13, 2017 A report compiled by advocacy group Santé Outaouais 2020 is highly critical of the health network amalgamation that took place in 2015. The authors of the report held a press conference in Campbell’s

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Quyon gets snow removal contract

Chris Lowrey QUYON Dec. 14, 2017 After rejecting the first two rounds of bidding for snow removal in Quyon, the Municipality of Pontiac has settled on a more affordable option. The municipal council approved the bid of Mountainview Turf for

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Decked out in more than boughs of holly

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Dec. 8 – 17, 2017 Coronation Hall was all decked out for the Christmas season from Dec. 8 through the 17th, in an effort to support local businesses and remind guests to shop at home. The first

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Escape room set to open

Donald Teuma-Castelletti OTTER LAKE Dec. 17, 2017 The Pontiac will soon have a new form of entertainment, one that will see visitors solving puzzles, riddles and lots more as they work to escape an abandoned motel room in Otter Lake.

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Garage turned gym opening in Otter Lake

Donald Teuma-Castelletti OTTER LAKE Dec. 16, 2017 There’s a new spot to get buff in Otter Lake, and it’ll be open just in time for the community’s new year resolutions to start up. The Garage, a new gym at 281

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Nadeau family of Chapeau on the recent passing of Michael Nadeau of Washington Township, PA. Michael was formerly from Chapeau. He was the beloved husband of Paula Pantaleo and the loving

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

Happy birthday wishes to my grandson Corben Davidson on Dec. 12, Ruth Hearty on Dec. 13, James Crawford, Randy Sloan on Dec. 14, Nancy Bertrand, Jennifer McGuire, Marie-Josee Corriveau on Dec. 15, Kay Ranger, Patsy Kensley and a special happy

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