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Strikes looming across Quebec public service sector Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 2, 2023 Members of the Syndicat du personnel de l’enseignement des Hautes-Rivières (SPEHR), a

Connor Lalande Outaouais Sep. 22, 2023 Quebec is once again offering grant money to stimulate artistic creation in the Outaouais region. The Conseil des arts

The summer of 2023 was a good season for tourism within the Outaouais region, despite the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions, says a survey

Social Notes – September 27, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Jimmy Marks, as he passed away on September 15. Our thoughts and prayers

The Way We Were – September 27, 2023

25 Years Ago – Sept. 23, 1998 Raptors a soaring success: Swooshing, soaring, diving, attacking, entertaining, the birds of prey at Cushing Lodge did just

Ein Prosit as Ladysmith celebrates Oktoberfest

Glen Hartle Ladysmith Sept. 30, 2023 The autumn tradition of celebrating all things German brought out the masses for the Ladysmith Oktoberfest this past weekend, and do they know how to throw a party. Friday evening’s opening ceremonies featured comments

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Strikes looming across Quebec public service sector Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 2, 2023 Members of the Syndicat du personnel de l’enseignement des Hautes-Rivières (SPEHR), a teachers’ union in the Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais region, voted 99 per cent in favor of strike action

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Connor Lalande Outaouais Sep. 22, 2023 Quebec is once again offering grant money to stimulate artistic creation in the Outaouais region. The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec – Quebec Arts Council – has announced its third call

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The summer of 2023 was a good season for tourism within the Outaouais region, despite the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions, says a survey conducted by Tourisme Outaouais. The findings come from the not-for-profit organization’s annual member survey and

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Social Notes – September 27, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Jimmy Marks, as he passed away on September 15. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Jimmy’s loved ones at this sad time. Congratulations to Tina Trudeau

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The Way We Were – September 27, 2023

25 Years Ago – Sept. 23, 1998 Raptors a soaring success: Swooshing, soaring, diving, attacking, entertaining, the birds of prey at Cushing Lodge did just that. On Sunday, bird-lovers from far and near gathered at Cushing Lodge, just past Ladysmith

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Do crazy mornings have you going crazy?

The hectic morning routine that most parents are faced with each morning is nothing if not chaotic and stressful. Right now, at the start of a new school year or daycare year parents are trying to get back into the

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Letters to the Editor – September 27, 2023

Money up in smoke Dear Editor, I have been reading the news items about the proposed garbage incinerator in the Pontiac with increasing amazement. Certainly people could be concerned about air pollution. The notion that these things emit gas that

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