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November 26, 2025

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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

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

Coulonge council sessions to be recorded, says mayor Pierre Cyr Fort Coulonge Nov. 1, 2023 Fort Coulonge Mayor Christine Francoeur opened last Wednesday’s council meeting

Impaired driving charges highest in five years, SQ report Bylaw infractions in MRC Pontiac down from previous year Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 27, 2023 The

Teachers walk the picket line in Pontiac

SOPHIE KUIJPER DICKSON SHAWVILLE Nov. 6 2023 Teachers across the Pontiac took to the picket lines on Monday morning to strike for better working conditions

Remembrance ceremonies in the Pontiac

Chapeau PIERRE CYR Approximately 90 people attended a ceremony held at the Chapeau cenotaph, opposite St. Joseph’s church, on Sunday morning to remember the sacrifices

A salute to our fallen heroes

In Waters Deep by Eileen Mahoney In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, There young hearts sleep… beneath the wave

Social Notes – November 1, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry It was nice to see the trick or treaters on Halloween night dressed in their different costumes. Despite the colder weather,

Remember

At the regular public meetings of MRC Pontiac’s Council of Mayors, there is a section of the agenda dedicated to mayors providing updates on current

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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Coulonge council sessions to be recorded, says mayor Pierre Cyr Fort Coulonge Nov. 1, 2023 Fort Coulonge Mayor Christine Francoeur opened last Wednesday’s council meeting by informing the approximately 25 residents in attendance that council sessions would henceforth be recorded.

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Impaired driving charges highest in five years, SQ report Bylaw infractions in MRC Pontiac down from previous year Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 27, 2023 The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has released its annual report on Police activities in the MRC

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Teachers walk the picket line in Pontiac

SOPHIE KUIJPER DICKSON SHAWVILLE Nov. 6 2023 Teachers across the Pontiac took to the picket lines on Monday morning to strike for better working conditions and higher wages. The strike action lasted from midnight until 10:30 a.m. the morning of

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Remembrance ceremonies in the Pontiac

Chapeau PIERRE CYR Approximately 90 people attended a ceremony held at the Chapeau cenotaph, opposite St. Joseph’s church, on Sunday morning to remember the sacrifices made by Canadian men and women during the major conflicts that mankind has known over

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A salute to our fallen heroes

In Waters Deep by Eileen Mahoney In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, There young hearts sleep… beneath the wave … The spirited, the good, the brave, But stars a constant vigil keep, For them

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Social Notes – November 1, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry It was nice to see the trick or treaters on Halloween night dressed in their different costumes. Despite the colder weather, it did not deter them. Anniversary wises and love are wished to Marlene and George

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Remember

At the regular public meetings of MRC Pontiac’s Council of Mayors, there is a section of the agenda dedicated to mayors providing updates on current and upcoming events and activities in their respective municipalities. In the October meeting, a common

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