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New student working restrictions cause concern for local business Connor Lalande Shawville August 30, 2023 The implementation of new working hour restrictions for students has

“Chancey” turns 100

Centenarian claims longevity due to clean living but sense of humour also a probable factor Charles Dickson Norway Bay August 31, 2023 The deck at

Lawsuit challenges notion French in decline throughout Quebec Outcome challenges aspects of Bill 96, lawyer says Connor Lalande Quebec August 31, 2023 A crowd funded

New beginnings in the Pontiac

Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi Pontiac hosts 5-a-7 at Hoffman Brewery Madelaine Methot Campbell’s Bay August 24, 2023 The CJEP organized a young entrepreneur 5-a-7 socializing event at

Tropical Fun at Café Downtown

Madelaine Methot Fort Coulonge August 25, 2023 Café Downtown in Fort Coulonge hosted a Hawaiian-themed party as a part of their summer event series on

Go Papa go!

Fundraiser Russell Mackay hoofing it to the Shawville Fair Glen Hartle Pontiac August 27, 2023 Russell Mackay is on the move once again.The 85-year-old first

Rockin’ the boat

Hard rock-lovin’ Pontiac locals marching to the beat of their own double-pedal drum Connor Lalande Pontiac August 18, 2023 The Pontiac has a deserved reputation

New student working restrictions cause concern for local business Connor Lalande Shawville August 30, 2023 The implementation of new working hour restrictions for students has some small business owners concerned – both for their livelihoods and the youth who they

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“Chancey” turns 100

Centenarian claims longevity due to clean living but sense of humour also a probable factor Charles Dickson Norway Bay August 31, 2023 The deck at John Chance’s Norway Bay cottage was bubbling with good cheer late Thursday afternoon when two

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Lawsuit challenges notion French in decline throughout Quebec Outcome challenges aspects of Bill 96, lawyer says Connor Lalande Quebec August 31, 2023 A crowd funded lawsuit against Bill 96 is asking a very fundamental question: is the French language really

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New beginnings in the Pontiac

Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi Pontiac hosts 5-a-7 at Hoffman Brewery Madelaine Methot Campbell’s Bay August 24, 2023 The CJEP organized a young entrepreneur 5-a-7 socializing event at Brauwerk Hoffman on Thursday as a part of their Place aux Jeunes program. The event

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Tropical Fun at Café Downtown

Madelaine Methot Fort Coulonge August 25, 2023 Café Downtown in Fort Coulonge hosted a Hawaiian-themed party as a part of their summer event series on Friday. The café changed ownership in 2019 and new owners Natasha Lemadeleine and Alex Romain

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Go Papa go!

Fundraiser Russell Mackay hoofing it to the Shawville Fair Glen Hartle Pontiac August 27, 2023 Russell Mackay is on the move once again.The 85-year-old first envisioned raising funds for CHEO when he found himself in a hospital waiting room a

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Rockin’ the boat

Hard rock-lovin’ Pontiac locals marching to the beat of their own double-pedal drum Connor Lalande Pontiac August 18, 2023 The Pontiac has a deserved reputation for being a region of country music lovers. From Rapides des Joachims to Luskville, Otter

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