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Incinerator project raises red flags

The following article is excerpted from a presentation by Jennifer Quaile to a public meeting hosted by Friends of the Pontiac in Ladysmith on Thursday

The Way We Were – Nov. 22, 2023

25 Years Ago – Nov. 18, 1998 Hospital waiting for approval of new wing: A proposed new wing to Pontiac Community Hospital would see Shawville’s

Advent Calendar

We are getting very close to the most exciting time of the year. Kids are so excited, and asking daily “how much longer until Santa

Guilty of bias

Voter turnout for elections is alarmingly low, sometimes so low that it brings into question whether those elected can really claim to represent the people.

A squirrely situation

Out on a walk recently, I saw the strangest sight. A black squirrel was carrying another squirrel in its mouth. I stopped and watched until

The Welsh Elvis has left the building

Dai Bassett ‘tough to beat for pure entertainment’ Glen Hartle Bristol Nov. 18, 2023 The fellowship enjoyed by the St. Andrew’s Knox United Church Women

Legion hosts Comedy Night

Some good laughs as O’Brien and friends hit Campbell’s Bay Glen Hartle Campbell’s Bay Nov. 17, 2023 Local boy Eric O’Brien, from Vinton, came back

Letters to the Editor – Nov. 22, 2023

Thank you Dear Editor, Thank you, Mr. Judd plus. I want my comment to go to the best of the best, Chris Judd. Yes, women have done it all, plus looked after our family. work, parents, plus volunteer. Family was

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Incinerator project raises red flags

The following article is excerpted from a presentation by Jennifer Quaile to a public meeting hosted by Friends of the Pontiac in Ladysmith on Thursday Nov. 16, 2023. In early 2022, I was asked by my mayor to be Otter

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The Way We Were – Nov. 22, 2023

25 Years Ago – Nov. 18, 1998 Hospital waiting for approval of new wing: A proposed new wing to Pontiac Community Hospital would see Shawville’s 75 long-term care residents housed together in one building. Management of Pontiac’s amalgamated health services:

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Advent Calendar

We are getting very close to the most exciting time of the year. Kids are so excited, and asking daily “how much longer until Santa comes?” This article is going to highlight some great ideas on how to count down

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Guilty of bias

Voter turnout for elections is alarmingly low, sometimes so low that it brings into question whether those elected can really claim to represent the people. Why is that? What is going on that dissuades eligible voters from bothering to show

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A squirrely situation

Out on a walk recently, I saw the strangest sight. A black squirrel was carrying another squirrel in its mouth. I stopped and watched until it disappeared into some bushes. It made me wonder. I’ve never seen anything like it

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The Welsh Elvis has left the building

Dai Bassett ‘tough to beat for pure entertainment’ Glen Hartle Bristol Nov. 18, 2023 The fellowship enjoyed by the St. Andrew’s Knox United Church Women (UCW) was overflowing when they were joined by entertainer Dai Bassett at the church in

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Legion hosts Comedy Night

Some good laughs as O’Brien and friends hit Campbell’s Bay Glen Hartle Campbell’s Bay Nov. 17, 2023 Local boy Eric O’Brien, from Vinton, came back to his roots and brought some fellow comics with him for the comedy night hosted

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