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August 20, 2026

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Quyon marks Remembrance Day

CALEB NICKERSON QUYON Nov. 8, 2020  As is tradition, the residents of Quyon marked Remembrance Day on the Sunday before Nov. 11. Though this year’s

Hospital’s occupational therapy interrupted

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Nov. 11, 2020  Occupational therapy services have been interrupted at the Pontiac Community Hospital (PCH) in recent months.  According to coordinator Gilbert

Chichester receives grant for park

STEPHEN RICCIO CHICHESTER Nov. 11, 2020  Thanks to a $41,500 grant from the MRC Pontiac, the results of Chichester’s shoreline project should be accessible to

Turning things around in Norway Bay

EMILY HSUEH In the tight-knit community of Norway Bay, there is a small green and yellow cottage. This quaint wooden home has a peaceful view,

Main Street trick-or-treat

EMILY HSUEH SHAWVILLE Oct. 31, 2020  Dozens of costumed trick-or-treaters came out to rue Main in Shawville to get some bonus midday candy. The sun

Quyon marks Remembrance Day

CALEB NICKERSON QUYON Nov. 8, 2020  As is tradition, the residents of Quyon marked Remembrance Day on the Sunday before Nov. 11. Though this year’s ceremony was sparsely attended due to public health guidelines, the event was streamed live to

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Hospital’s occupational therapy interrupted

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Nov. 11, 2020  Occupational therapy services have been interrupted at the Pontiac Community Hospital (PCH) in recent months.  According to coordinator Gilbert Daoust, the position for an occupational therapist (OT) at PCH had been vacant for almost

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SADC Pontiac introduces new COVID relief fund

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 5, 2020  Pontiac small businesses will be able to access $352,039 in new funds and contributions from the SADC Pontiac, courtesy of the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). The funding was announced in a

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Chichester receives grant for park

STEPHEN RICCIO CHICHESTER Nov. 11, 2020  Thanks to a $41,500 grant from the MRC Pontiac, the results of Chichester’s shoreline project should be accessible to residents and tourists next summer in the shape of a park along chemin de Chapeau

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Power line repairs cause new river closure

MIKE ATHEY LITCHFIELD Nov. 11, 2020  Traffic down a segment of the Ottawa River near Litchfield will be shut down to the public once more as Hydro Québec continues repairs on power lines that traverse the river. New cables will

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Turning things around in Norway Bay

EMILY HSUEH In the tight-knit community of Norway Bay, there is a small green and yellow cottage. This quaint wooden home has a peaceful view, sitting adjacent to the Ottawa River and among many other cozy and colouful cottages.  This

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Main Street trick-or-treat

EMILY HSUEH SHAWVILLE Oct. 31, 2020  Dozens of costumed trick-or-treaters came out to rue Main in Shawville to get some bonus midday candy. The sun shone brightly as business owners along the street set up tables outside their buildings with

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LOCAL EVENTS

Samonix Public Hearing

August 25, 2026

167th Cobden Fair

August 28, 2026 - August 30, 2026

48th Annual Canadian Fiddle & Stepdancing Championship

August 31, 2026 - September 7, 2026

170th Expo Shawville Fair

September 3, 2026 - September 7, 2026

Sportsman Show

September 5, 2026

171st Renfrew Fair

September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026

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