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June 11, 2025

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Open letter to Mr. Will Amos

Dear Sir, I am writing because your leader Justin Trudeau is raising taxes on middle-class farmers and local businesses and you seem dead-set on remaining

Naive

Dear Editor, Pontiac Liberal MP William Amos published an open letter on Sept. 21 addressing constituents’ concerns about plans for a much-needed clean-up of the

Donation bin disgrace

Just a quick message for those who frequent the Giant Tiger in Shawville and use the Bouffe Pontiac food donation bin as a garbage bin:

Applefest marks end of season’s market

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Oct. 1, 2017 A celebration was held at the Coronation Hall in Bristol Sunday afternoon, marking the end of the Bristol Farmer’s

Expo offers tips for raising healthy, happy kids

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRYSON Sept. 30, 2017 Families with young children were welcomed to the Bryson RA and Lion’s Club site on Saturday, where they were offered learning opportunities on everything from developing a healthy body image to breastfeeding. Hosted by

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Open letter to Mr. Will Amos

Dear Sir, I am writing because your leader Justin Trudeau is raising taxes on middle-class farmers and local businesses and you seem dead-set on remaining silent. What do these tax increases mean? If you’re a young person looking for your

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Naive

Dear Editor, Pontiac Liberal MP William Amos published an open letter on Sept. 21 addressing constituents’ concerns about plans for a much-needed clean-up of the Chalk River Laboratories site. His position on the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL) proposal to permanently

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Sept. 30, 1992 25 Years Ago Emergency clinic opens: On Sept. 25, the CLSC officially opened its Fort Coulonge Emergency Clinic. In the company of many dignitaries, many Pontiac residents, physicians and the media, the board of directors of the

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Donation bin disgrace

Just a quick message for those who frequent the Giant Tiger in Shawville and use the Bouffe Pontiac food donation bin as a garbage bin: Open your eyes! We constantly hear about the fact that the Pontiac has faced, and

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Applefest marks end of season’s market

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Oct. 1, 2017 A celebration was held at the Coronation Hall in Bristol Sunday afternoon, marking the end of the Bristol Farmer’s Market and the beginning of the apple-picking season. With a full harvest meal in the

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Fire prevention week: check your extinguishers

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Sept. 28, 2017 Every year on the week within which Oct. 9 falls, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) holds Fire Prevention Week, a campaign to educate the public on being prepared in case of an emergency.

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

28 Jun

PPHS Reunion

June 28, 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

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