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September 3, 2026

Chichester

Two new cell towers slated for Pontiac

Last week the Quebec government announced the next phase of their “Opération Cellulaire” program, including two new cell towers for the Pontiac region. In Quebec’s

Payne resigns as Chichester councillor

Chrissy Payne has resigned as councillor in Chichester, according to a press release by Pontiac Ouest released on Monday.  Payne tendered her resignation at the

Big rock, country names to grace Main Stage

This year’s entertainment lineup is sure to keep you dancing all night long, three nights in a row. With headliners Big Wreck, Jackson Dean and Chris Janson, there’ll be something for rock and country fans alike.  Friday : Sussex and

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Islandfest another hit on L’Isle-aux-Allumettes

The Municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes is celebrating another successful Islandfest after expanding several of its events and even offering new events this year. The annual festival featured an array of fun activities for the whole family, including various sports, live music,

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Nomination period open for Chichester byelection

Residents intending to run in the upcoming byelection for seat 4 on Chichester’s municipal council have until Aug. 21 to submit their nomination papers.  The seat was left vacant when councillor Chrissy Payne resigned from the position in July to

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Two new cell towers slated for Pontiac

Last week the Quebec government announced the next phase of their “Opération Cellulaire” program, including two new cell towers for the Pontiac region. In Quebec’s initial two phases of improvements to the province’s cell coverage, only one tower had been

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Payne resigns as Chichester councillor

Chrissy Payne has resigned as councillor in Chichester, according to a press release by Pontiac Ouest released on Monday.  Payne tendered her resignation at the monthly council meeting of July 6, where she announced that a new opportunity in Toronto

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Living with nature, using common sense

When we look back in history, there is a reason why people did things the way that they did. Common sense is often not taught in school but learned the hard way.  The first thing that engineers should be taught

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