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June 18, 2025

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Cooking up a storm by CALEB NICKERSON

Throughout my life I’ve had a fairly diverse range of jobs. I’ve worked in a wood shop making high-end croquet mallets and accessories, at flea

Mad math

Dear Editor, The present administration of Thorne Municipality has, over the past three and a half years, spent about $100,000 on legal expenses to bring

Bryan Murray

Dear Editor, My deepest condolences to the extended Murray family and to the entire community of Pontiac. Both Canada and the Pontiac lost one of

Bill 62 is a waste of time

Here we go again. The Quebec government just does not appear to know when to quit. Bill 62, which would ban religious face coverings worn

Calumet under construction

Caleb Nickerson CALUMET ISLAND Aug. 23, 2017 A section of Chemin des Outaouais on Calumet Island is getting a much needed renovation. The stretch being

CBLFD hosts annual open house

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Aug. 18, 2017 The fire hall in Campbell’s Bay was jumping on Friday afternoon as the Campbell’s Bay-Litchfield Fire Department held

MRC seeks more women in politics

Chris Lowrey CAMPBELL’S BAY August 23, 2017 The MRC Pontiac wants to see more women get involved in municipal politics, so it’s putting its money

Tractor! Skating where the crops grow

Chris Lowrey BRISTOL Aug. 20, 2017 It wasn’t your typical game of outdoor hockey in August. Instead of kids hollering “Car!” for an oncoming vehicle,

PPJ vandalized

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC Aug. 23, 2017 Several portions of the PPJ Cyclopark have been vandalized by those who have been using motorized vehicles on the

Cooking up a storm by CALEB NICKERSON

Throughout my life I’ve had a fairly diverse range of jobs. I’ve worked in a wood shop making high-end croquet mallets and accessories, at flea markets selling second-hand stuff and in a kitchen at a high-traffic brunch joint. (I like

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Aug. 19, 1992 25 Years Ago Pontiac stables holds schooling show: Pontiac Stables got the best weather of the summer for their second annual Schooling Show held on Saturday. Seventeen students took part in the competition and demonstrations incorporating both

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Mad math

Dear Editor, The present administration of Thorne Municipality has, over the past three and a half years, spent about $100,000 on legal expenses to bring lawsuits against Thorne citizens. This is taxpayers’ money, which has now left Thorne without benefit,

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Bryan Murray

Dear Editor, My deepest condolences to the extended Murray family and to the entire community of Pontiac. Both Canada and the Pontiac lost one of its giants this week. I’ll never forget how willing Bryan was to provide his wisdom

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Bill 62 is a waste of time

Here we go again. The Quebec government just does not appear to know when to quit. Bill 62, which would ban religious face coverings worn by public servants and those receiving public services, is back in the news cycle. After

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Calumet under construction

Caleb Nickerson CALUMET ISLAND Aug. 23, 2017 A section of Chemin des Outaouais on Calumet Island is getting a much needed renovation. The stretch being resurfaced is about 600 metres and extends north from the intersection in town. Work began

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CBLFD hosts annual open house

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Aug. 18, 2017 The fire hall in Campbell’s Bay was jumping on Friday afternoon as the Campbell’s Bay-Litchfield Fire Department held its annual open house. The department’s trucks were all lined up out front for the

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MRC seeks more women in politics

Chris Lowrey CAMPBELL’S BAY August 23, 2017 The MRC Pontiac wants to see more women get involved in municipal politics, so it’s putting its money where its mouth is. There will be a networking event held on Aug. 29 at

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Tractor! Skating where the crops grow

Chris Lowrey BRISTOL Aug. 20, 2017 It wasn’t your typical game of outdoor hockey in August. Instead of kids hollering “Car!” for an oncoming vehicle, they were more likely to say “Tractor!” The strange sight of children whipping around on

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PPJ vandalized

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC Aug. 23, 2017 Several portions of the PPJ Cyclopark have been vandalized by those who have been using motorized vehicles on the bicycle-only trail. The vandalism includes broken gates and tire marks ground deep into the trail.

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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

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 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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