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August 13, 2026

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New Chip Stand in Otter Lake

Brett Thoms Otter Lake May 6, 2023 A new chip stand has opened up Otter Lake. Chez Poune, formerly JaJa Patate, has opened up on

Bryson cleanup day

Connor Lalande Bryson May 6, 2023 In an annual effort to beautify the community, the Bryson Revitalization Committee held its community cleanup day event this

FPJQ Outaouais Networking Event

Pierre Cyr Fort-Coulonge May 4, 2023 On May 4th, the Quebec Journalist professional Federation (FPJQ) held a networking activity for the first time in the

Pontiac Market returns for 5th year

Connor Lalande Luskville May 6, 2023 The Pontiac Market returned to the Luskville Community Centre this past Saturday. Boasting vendors from throughout the Pontiac and

Harnessing creativity

Glen Hartle Shawville May 1, 2023 ArtPontiac hosted their first ever Professional Development Day at Café 349 in Shawville on May 1 under the title

Drivers, start your engines

Nestled between the Gatineau Hills and the Ottawa River, just West of Quyon, resides a community unlike any other in the Pontiac. Made up of

2023 Ottawa River flooding retrospect

Connor Lalande Pontiac May 15, 2023 Another spring has come, and with it, another year of flooding along the Ottawa River and its tributaries. The waters began receding from peak levels in early-May, but in their wake they’ve left property

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Longstanding Ottawa Valley musician releasing book

Perennial Ottawa Valley musician, Mick Armitage, is releasing an autobiographical style book within the coming week. Titled As I Recall, Armitage’s book recounts stories relating to life within the Ottawa Valley and his long-standing music career. Presented in the form

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New Chip Stand in Otter Lake

Brett Thoms Otter Lake May 6, 2023 A new chip stand has opened up Otter Lake. Chez Poune, formerly JaJa Patate, has opened up on Martineau Avenue under the ownership of Colinda Dubeau. Serving a wide array of classic chip

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Bryson cleanup day

Connor Lalande Bryson May 6, 2023 In an annual effort to beautify the community, the Bryson Revitalization Committee held its community cleanup day event this past Saturday. With the early May sun beating down on them from overhead, approximately 20

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FPJQ Outaouais Networking Event

Pierre Cyr Fort-Coulonge May 4, 2023 On May 4th, the Quebec Journalist professional Federation (FPJQ) held a networking activity for the first time in the Pontiac at Café Downtown in Fort-Coulonge. This activity was held within the framework of Press

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Pontiac Market returns for 5th year

Connor Lalande Luskville May 6, 2023 The Pontiac Market returned to the Luskville Community Centre this past Saturday. Boasting vendors from throughout the Pontiac and beyond, the Pontiac Market was an opportunity for small businesses to showcase their products. Entrance

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Harnessing creativity

Glen Hartle Shawville May 1, 2023 ArtPontiac hosted their first ever Professional Development Day at Café 349 in Shawville on May 1 under the title of Unleashing your Creativity – A Primer for Artists. The event was largely coordinated, and

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Drivers, start your engines

Nestled between the Gatineau Hills and the Ottawa River, just West of Quyon, resides a community unlike any other in the Pontiac. Made up of auto racing junkies devoted to the art of going fast, those within this community flock

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