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August 13, 2026

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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

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

Swisha outdoors club stays afloat

One of Rapides-des-Joachims’ longstanding non-profit community groups will continue to exist after two new members filled vacant seats at the organization’s annual general meeting on

Officials break ground for new daycare

An official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the new daycare on Isabella Ave. in Shawville on July 15 with several elected officials and daycare staff present.  The opening of the new centre de la petite enfance (CPE),

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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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Service award created in honour of late Jim Hodgins

Nominations are now open for a new annual award meant to recognize individuals who have shown outstanding leadership, volunteerism, and participation in the Shawville community.  The award has been created by the children of the late Jim (James) Hodgins, who

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Swisha outdoors club stays afloat

One of Rapides-des-Joachims’ longstanding non-profit community groups will continue to exist after two new members filled vacant seats at the organization’s annual general meeting on July 6.  The Association Plein Air Rapides-des-Joachims Outdoorsmen Club was in danger of folding after

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