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Crafts of all kinds at Quyon fundraiser

Food, clothing, jewellery, art, pottery, plants and more on sale for benefit of Onslow Elementary CHARLES DICKSON QUYON Nov. 11, 2023 The Onslow Christmas Craft

Remembrance Day in the Pontiac

Remembrance in Shawville Remembrance in Fort Coulonge Remembrance in Sheenboro Camilla Faragalli Sheenboro, Nov. 11, 2023 Poppy-clad Sheenboro residents gathered at the cenotaph outside of

ArtPontiac at a crossroads

Glen Hartle Portage du Fort Nov. 9, 2023 Local art association artPontiac held a special meeting on Nov. 8 with a twofold agenda: inform the

Public access to plenary discussions? THE EQUITY survey finds roughly even three-way split among MRC Pontiac mayors Charles Dickson Pontiac Nov. 14, 2023 A survey

Social Notes – November 8, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young This past Saturday evening, the Quyon Community Association hosted their second Trivia Night at the Quyon Community Centre. The evening was

The Way We Were – November

25 Years Ago – Nov. 5, 1998 Onslow, St. Mary’s offer 25 cent breakfasts: Between bites, the kids chatted, probably about how much candy they

Sunlight and oxygen

Two weeks ago, in a 12-to-6 vote, the mayors of MRC Pontiac passed a motion to contract a consulting firm to produce a business plan

Crafts of all kinds at Quyon fundraiser

Food, clothing, jewellery, art, pottery, plants and more on sale for benefit of Onslow Elementary CHARLES DICKSON QUYON Nov. 11, 2023 The Onslow Christmas Craft Sale, an annual event to raise funds for Onslow Elementary School, took place at the

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Remembrance Day in the Pontiac

Remembrance in Shawville Remembrance in Fort Coulonge Remembrance in Sheenboro Camilla Faragalli Sheenboro, Nov. 11, 2023 Poppy-clad Sheenboro residents gathered at the cenotaph outside of St. Paul the Hermit Parish on Remembrance Day to acknowledge, to remember, and to celebrate.Lorna

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ArtPontiac at a crossroads

Glen Hartle Portage du Fort Nov. 9, 2023 Local art association artPontiac held a special meeting on Nov. 8 with a twofold agenda: inform the membership of an existential challenge, and invite them to step up. ArtPontiac has been around

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Public access to plenary discussions? THE EQUITY survey finds roughly even three-way split among MRC Pontiac mayors Charles Dickson Pontiac Nov. 14, 2023 A survey of MRC Pontiac mayors conducted by THE EQUITY over the past two weeks has found

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Social Notes – November 8, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young This past Saturday evening, the Quyon Community Association hosted their second Trivia Night at the Quyon Community Centre. The evening was filled with challenging trivia questions, snacks and drinks, and lots of fun for all who

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Letters to the Editor – November 8, 2023

Garbage business Dear Editor, Lately I’ve been trying to wrap my head around an amount of money that is unfathomable to me. Four hundred and fifty million dollars just sounds like a bazillion. I have no regular life comparisons and

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The Way We Were – November

25 Years Ago – Nov. 5, 1998 Onslow, St. Mary’s offer 25 cent breakfasts: Between bites, the kids chatted, probably about how much candy they got on Halloween. In the din of simultaneous voices, it was difficult to catch the

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Sunlight and oxygen

Two weeks ago, in a 12-to-6 vote, the mayors of MRC Pontiac passed a motion to contract a consulting firm to produce a business plan for Pontiac’s proposed garbage incinerator project. Of the $120,000 contract, $100,000 was drawn from MRC

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LOCAL EVENTS
02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

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

03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

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