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July 23, 2026

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Unsung heroes

There’s been a lot of talk recently about heroes, whether it’s been the people in mask and scrubs scrubs toiling away in our hospitals or

Planning for the future

There will be a future, you know, although some of us will not be there to see it. Also, it will not be like the

Are We Doing Our Best?

We’re trying to. Keeping our distance when we have to leave home for groceries or meds is now the norm. Talking on the phone, or

A sad situation

Well, it’s been a month since they cancelled school and enacted sweeping isolation legislation across the province. How’s everyone holding up? Across this region 30

To quote a song

Dear Editor, It’s not over yet. It’s only just begun, and hasn’t really reached here yet. Stay home, as much as you can. For those

Controlled access to the municipality

Dear Editor, Following the statements made by Warden Jane Toller regarding her support of closure of the borders of the Outaouais, including within the MRC

A little transparency, please

It seems like this was the week that the pandemic became more real to people. On Wednesday, the province took steps to inhibit travel throughout

Accès contrôlé à la municipalité

Dear éditeur, À la suite des commentaires donnés par de la préfère Jane Toller concernant son appui de la fermeture des frontières de l’Outaouais, y

Unsung heroes

There’s been a lot of talk recently about heroes, whether it’s been the people in mask and scrubs scrubs toiling away in our hospitals or a store clerk making close to minimum wage while exposing themselves to every manner of

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Planning for the future

There will be a future, you know, although some of us will not be there to see it. Also, it will not be like the past, in many ways. While most of our society’s busy work is on hold, is

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Are We Doing Our Best?

We’re trying to. Keeping our distance when we have to leave home for groceries or meds is now the norm. Talking on the phone, or online, has replaced visiting family or friends. If we are still out there as essential

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A sad situation

Well, it’s been a month since they cancelled school and enacted sweeping isolation legislation across the province. How’s everyone holding up? Across this region 30 days ago, people had their hours cut, their businesses closed down and their kids sent

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To quote a song

Dear Editor, It’s not over yet. It’s only just begun, and hasn’t really reached here yet. Stay home, as much as you can. For those who downplay the importance of distancing, I will quote a song by the Smothers Brothers,

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Controlled access to the municipality

Dear Editor, Following the statements made by Warden Jane Toller regarding her support of closure of the borders of the Outaouais, including within the MRC Pontiac, the Municipal Council of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes held an urgent Special Council Meeting on March 31,

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A little transparency, please

It seems like this was the week that the pandemic became more real to people. On Wednesday, the province took steps to inhibit travel throughout the Outaouais, snarling traffic on the inter-provincial bridges from Ottawa, Renfrew and Pembroke, turning away

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Accès contrôlé à la municipalité

Dear éditeur, À la suite des commentaires donnés par de la préfère Jane Toller concernant son appui de la fermeture des frontières de l’Outaouais, y compris au sein de la MRC Pontiac; le Conseil municipal de L’Isle-aux-Allumettes a tenu une

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