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Seniors draw up childhood memories

Sophie Kuijper Dickson Shawville Nov. 16, 2023 The hall at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville was transformed into an art studio for an

The Way We Were – November 15, 2023

25 Years Ago – Nov. 11, 1998 Last Truckers and Lumberjacks’ supper: In one corner of the room, former patients of the Ottawa Heart Institute

Could two minutes change the world?

Everbody stops doing whatever they’re doing and stands silently for two minutes once a year on November 11, or on whatever day near that date

Social Notes – November 15, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young What a terrific crowd out on Saturday for the Onslow Christmas Craft Sale at the Community Centre in Quyon. I had

New mayor for Rapides des Joachims

Charles Dickson Rapides des Joachims Nov. 3, 2023 The Municipality of Rapides des Joachims has named Lucie Rivet Paquette as its new mayor. The news

Crafts of all kinds at Quyon fundraiser

Food, clothing, jewellery, art, pottery, plants and more on sale for benefit of Onslow Elementary CHARLES DICKSON QUYON Nov. 11, 2023 The Onslow Christmas Craft

Remembrance Day in the Pontiac

Remembrance in Shawville Remembrance in Fort Coulonge Remembrance in Sheenboro Camilla Faragalli Sheenboro, Nov. 11, 2023 Poppy-clad Sheenboro residents gathered at the cenotaph outside of

ArtPontiac at a crossroads

Glen Hartle Portage du Fort Nov. 9, 2023 Local art association artPontiac held a special meeting on Nov. 8 with a twofold agenda: inform the

Seniors draw up childhood memories

Sophie Kuijper Dickson Shawville Nov. 16, 2023 The hall at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville was transformed into an art studio for an hour on Thursday morning. Fifteen or so people over the age of 55, mostly from

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Letters to the Editor – November 15, 2023

No clarity, no assurances Dear Editor, Is anything clearer about the proposed garbage incinerator for Litchfield, and is anyone assured that all is well in the world of rubbish burning following Warden Toller’s letter of October 25th? As spokesperson of

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The Way We Were – November 15, 2023

25 Years Ago – Nov. 11, 1998 Last Truckers and Lumberjacks’ supper: In one corner of the room, former patients of the Ottawa Heart Institute thanked Dr. Wilbert Keon for saving their lives; in another corner, regular attendants of the

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Could two minutes change the world?

Everbody stops doing whatever they’re doing and stands silently for two minutes once a year on November 11, or on whatever day near that date is convenient for such a disruption of their activities. Usually there are bugle calls, flag

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Social Notes – November 15, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young What a terrific crowd out on Saturday for the Onslow Christmas Craft Sale at the Community Centre in Quyon. I had a busy day at my table selling Watkins products, and it was so nice to

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New mayor for Rapides des Joachims

Charles Dickson Rapides des Joachims Nov. 3, 2023 The Municipality of Rapides des Joachims has named Lucie Rivet Paquette as its new mayor. The news emanated from Pontiac’s western-most municipality last Wednesday afternoon when Rivet Paquette, the only candidate in

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Crafts of all kinds at Quyon fundraiser

Food, clothing, jewellery, art, pottery, plants and more on sale for benefit of Onslow Elementary CHARLES DICKSON QUYON Nov. 11, 2023 The Onslow Christmas Craft Sale, an annual event to raise funds for Onslow Elementary School, took place at the

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Remembrance Day in the Pontiac

Remembrance in Shawville Remembrance in Fort Coulonge Remembrance in Sheenboro Camilla Faragalli Sheenboro, Nov. 11, 2023 Poppy-clad Sheenboro residents gathered at the cenotaph outside of St. Paul the Hermit Parish on Remembrance Day to acknowledge, to remember, and to celebrate.Lorna

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ArtPontiac at a crossroads

Glen Hartle Portage du Fort Nov. 9, 2023 Local art association artPontiac held a special meeting on Nov. 8 with a twofold agenda: inform the membership of an existential challenge, and invite them to step up. ArtPontiac has been around

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