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June 11, 2025

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

Homework In most homes, after school or after supper is the time of day when you start the bartering, threatening and often times yelling. Homework

Mark it on your calendar

It may not be the sexiest event you’ve ever heard of, or maybe it is. But the warden debate for the MRC Pontiac is coming

Additional resources for local caregivers

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Sept. 21, 2017 On Thursday morning, various stakeholders and local officials met at the MRC office in Campbell’s Bay to discuss

Shawville’s three-pitch and fastball scorcher

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Sept. 22-24, 2017 The Shawville and District Recreation Association hosted a three-pitch and fastball tournament last weekend, seeing over ten teams bring

Inter-city bus line gets funding boost

Chris Lowrey ALLUMETTES ISLAND Sept. 21, 2017 The government of Quebec is ponying up nearly $130,000 to maintain the inter-city bus line between Allumettes Island

Changes to 911 service in MRC Pontiac

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Sept. 19, 2017 Come 2018, a new company will be handling the dispatching of local first responders in the MRC Pontiac.

Putting fun in Family Fun Day

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CALUMET ISLAND Sept. 23, 2017 Offering inflatable bouncy structures, lots of sugary snacks, face painting and a range of fun for the whole

Flood meeting speeds up claims process

Chris Lowrey MUN.OF PONTIAC Aug. 6, 2017 A personalized meeting day for flood victims in the Municipality of Pontiac saw close to 100 meetings take

The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

Homework In most homes, after school or after supper is the time of day when you start the bartering, threatening and often times yelling. Homework can go smoothly in some homes and in others be met with severe resistance. Homework

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Mark it on your calendar

It may not be the sexiest event you’ve ever heard of, or maybe it is. But the warden debate for the MRC Pontiac is coming up and we want to hear from you – and see you. It may not

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Additional resources for local caregivers

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Sept. 21, 2017 On Thursday morning, various stakeholders and local officials met at the MRC office in Campbell’s Bay to discuss a new initiative to support English-speaking caregivers for seniors in the Pontiac. Connexions Resource Centre,

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Shawville’s three-pitch and fastball scorcher

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Sept. 22-24, 2017 The Shawville and District Recreation Association hosted a three-pitch and fastball tournament last weekend, seeing over ten teams bring their A game to the field, despite enduring record hot September temperatures. Kicking the fastball

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Inter-city bus line gets funding boost

Chris Lowrey ALLUMETTES ISLAND Sept. 21, 2017 The government of Quebec is ponying up nearly $130,000 to maintain the inter-city bus line between Allumettes Island and Gatineau. The bus leaves Allumettes Island weekday mornings just after 5 a.m. and arrives

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Changes to 911 service in MRC Pontiac

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Sept. 19, 2017 Come 2018, a new company will be handling the dispatching of local first responders in the MRC Pontiac. Currently, local emergency calls are routed to Groupe CLR, the largest private 911 call centre

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$273,000 in renovations to Pontiac MRC office

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Sept. 19, 2017 At the most recent meeting of the Council of Mayors in Campbell’s Bay on Sept. 19, the contract for the third phase of renovations to the MRC offices was awarded to the Gatineau-based

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Putting fun in Family Fun Day

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CALUMET ISLAND Sept. 23, 2017 Offering inflatable bouncy structures, lots of sugary snacks, face painting and a range of fun for the whole gang, the first Calumet Island Family Day was a huge success for all involved. “It’s

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Flood meeting speeds up claims process

Chris Lowrey MUN.OF PONTIAC Aug. 6, 2017 A personalized meeting day for flood victims in the Municipality of Pontiac saw close to 100 meetings take place on Sept. 21 at the Luskville Community Centre. Flood victims were given the chance

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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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