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June 11, 2025

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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

Over $65,000 for Pontiac daycares

Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC Sept. 29, 2017 Several daycares in the Pontiac will be benefiting from additional funding from the provincial government this year. Local MNA

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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Over $65,000 for Pontiac daycares

Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC Sept. 29, 2017 Several daycares in the Pontiac will be benefiting from additional funding from the provincial government this year. Local MNA André Fortin announced on Friday at the 1-2-3 Picabou in Campbell’s Bay that $66,793 would

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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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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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