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Homeruns for the hungry

Donald Teuma-Castelletti MANSFIELD Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 2017 Bouffe Pontiac held a fundraising softball tournament over the weekend, hosting 16 teams at Amyotte Park.

Hold onto your Lederhosen!

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LADYSMITH Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 2017 The 32nd annual Oktoberfest Ladysmith took over Thorne this weekend, bringing traditional German dancing, music and

Murray running for re-election

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Oct. 4 , 2017 Current Shawville Mayor Sandra Murray has declared that she will run in next month’s municipal elections. Murray, who

Chamber gets update on SWAT efforts

Chris Lowrey BRISTOL Sept. 28, 2017 The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce received an update from a representative of the Ministry of economy, science and innovation

It’s not a garbage bin

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Sept. 27 , 2017 At least once per week, Giant Tiger supervisor Francine Evans has to empty the garbage left in the

Quiltin’ across the Pontiac

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC Sept. 27, 2017 A new artistic project that aims to engage people with the region’s historic architecture has cropped up in a

Homeruns for the hungry

Donald Teuma-Castelletti MANSFIELD Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 2017 Bouffe Pontiac held a fundraising softball tournament over the weekend, hosting 16 teams at Amyotte Park. “This is the third year we’re doing it,” said tournament organizer Élise Jolin. “Last year

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Hold onto your Lederhosen!

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LADYSMITH Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 2017 The 32nd annual Oktoberfest Ladysmith took over Thorne this weekend, bringing traditional German dancing, music and food to the Pontiac, and attracting thousands of people – some from as far as

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Murray running for re-election

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Oct. 4 , 2017 Current Shawville Mayor Sandra Murray has declared that she will run in next month’s municipal elections. Murray, who is just finishing her second term as mayor, said that there is still important work

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Chamber gets update on SWAT efforts

Chris Lowrey BRISTOL Sept. 28, 2017 The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce received an update from a representative of the Ministry of economy, science and innovation (MESI) on the Pontiac’s economic tactical intervention squad – or the economic SWAT team. The

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Child porn charges levelled against Davidson man

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC Sept. 28, 2017 A man from Davidson was arrested on Sept. 28 by the Sûreté du Québec major crimes unit in connection with child pornography charges. Cody Boone, 23, faces charges of distribution, possession, and access to

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It’s not a garbage bin

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Sept. 27 , 2017 At least once per week, Giant Tiger supervisor Francine Evans has to empty the garbage left in the food donation bin for Bouffe Pontiac. The blue food donation bin at Shawville’s Giant Tiger

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Quiltin’ across the Pontiac

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC Sept. 27, 2017 A new artistic project that aims to engage people with the region’s historic architecture has cropped up in a community near you. The Pontiac Heritage Barn Quilt Project is the brainchild of the Pontiac

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