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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

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

Tour cottage country …

Donald Teuma-Castelletti NORWAY BAY Aug. 19, 2017 The Norway Bay Bristol Historical Society brought back a favourite event to the waterfront area, in order to

Nocked and loaded

Donald Teuma-Castelletti OTTER LAKE Aug. 20, 2017 Archers arrived in Otter Lake ready to shoot from all over the Pontiac, and a bit beyond, to

Ladysmith’s little Woodstock in the woods

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LADYSMITH Aug. 18-20, 2017 Yogis, shamans, spiritual leaders and musicians descended upon Ladysmith last weekend, all in attendance of the fifth annual Bhakti

Sled stolen from Shawville driveway

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Aug. 23, 2017 A bright yellow snowmobile was stolen from a driveway on King Street in Shawville in early August. The Ski-doo

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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Tour cottage country …

Donald Teuma-Castelletti NORWAY BAY Aug. 19, 2017 The Norway Bay Bristol Historical Society brought back a favourite event to the waterfront area, in order to correspond with the Canada 150 celebrations. Showcasing six local cottages, the Norway Bay Cottage Tour

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Nocked and loaded

Donald Teuma-Castelletti OTTER LAKE Aug. 20, 2017 Archers arrived in Otter Lake ready to shoot from all over the Pontiac, and a bit beyond, to participate in an annual tournament. Hosted by the Pontiac Archers, on the property of Jerry

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Ladysmith’s little Woodstock in the woods

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LADYSMITH Aug. 18-20, 2017 Yogis, shamans, spiritual leaders and musicians descended upon Ladysmith last weekend, all in attendance of the fifth annual Bhakti in the Woods yoga festival. Welcoming guests from all over North America, the festival saw

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Sled stolen from Shawville driveway

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Aug. 23, 2017 A bright yellow snowmobile was stolen from a driveway on King Street in Shawville in early August. The Ski-doo was taken from the former home of Tamara Walton and her boyfriend after the couple

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LOCAL EVENTS
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

03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

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