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July 23, 2026

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Motorcyclist dies after head-on crash

CALEB NICKERSON THORNE July 20, 2019 A female motorcyclist died on Saturday afternoon after colliding head-on with another vehicle in Thorne. Emergency crews were called

Incoming interruption to obstetrics

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE July 24, 2019 The Pontiac Community Hospital (PCH) will face a month-long interruption to obstetrics services starting at the end of this

New location, same market

CALEB NICKERSON Norway bay July 12, 2019 The Bristol Market has switched up their location this summer to the public beach in Norway Bay, in

Cruisers remember Bob

cALEB NICKERSON BRYSON July 10, 2019 On July 10, classic car enthusiasts from across the Ottawa Valley gathered at the Voyageur Restaurant in Bryson for

Kayak racers rejoice at Norway Bay regatta

J.D. Potié NORWAY BAY July 20, 2019 On July 20, around 80 people gathered at Norway Bay Beach for the town’s annual canoe-kayak and dragon boat regatta. Hosted by the Norway Bay Municipal Association (NBMA), the event served as a

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JAMBOREE: Lions host 16th annual country fest

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE July 18-21, 2019 Last weekend, hundreds of people from the Pontiac and beyond gathered at Armstrong Heritage Farm in Shawville for the town’s 16th annual Country Jamboree. Put on by the Shawville Lions Club, the event served

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Quyon Flyers crumble against the Cubs

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE July 20, 2019 On July 20, a crowd of around a dozen people gathered in the stands at Elwood Dale Park in Shawville for some recreational women’s fastball action as the Quyon Flyers hosted the Carp Cubs

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Motorcyclist dies after head-on crash

CALEB NICKERSON THORNE July 20, 2019 A female motorcyclist died on Saturday afternoon after colliding head-on with another vehicle in Thorne. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Rte. 303 just outside Ladysmith at around 2:30 in the afternoon.

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New location, same market

CALEB NICKERSON Norway bay July 12, 2019 The Bristol Market has switched up their location this summer to the public beach in Norway Bay, in a bid to attract more customers, and vendors. Donna Courchesne, representing Ferme Andrew Simms Farm,

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Villa James Shaw accepts development grant

The Villa James Shaw (VJS) project officially accepted a $17,000 grant through the Territory Development Fund at the MRC Pontiac last week. The group applied for the funds in February 2018, and they were used to pay for engineering studies

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Cruisers remember Bob

cALEB NICKERSON BRYSON July 10, 2019 On July 10, classic car enthusiasts from across the Ottawa Valley gathered at the Voyageur Restaurant in Bryson for a night of nostalgia and remembrance. The Wednesday cruise nights in Bryson have been spearheaded

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Health care workers speak out about short-staffing

cALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC July 17, 2019 Local health care workers are speaking out about their work conditions, and are calling on officials to step up their staffing efforts. Several personal support workers (PAB) employed at the long-term care facilities in

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