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July 23, 2026

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Opinion

The heavy lifting continues

While the water levels of the Ottawa River are creeping back to normal, those by the shore are not out of the woods yet. Many

Council needs to chill

At this month’s MRC meeting on May 15, the subject of public cannabis consumption was broached, with an eye to the warmer weather and the

Dam conspiracies

The MRC Pontiac council of mayors recently passed a motion asking for an independent inquiry into Ottawa River dam management and its impact on the

ATVs on the PPJ?

The local powers that be have decided that it’s in our county’s best interest to investigate whether the PPJ trail, which is currently designated as

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments Dear Editor, With the recent flooding in different parts of the Pontiac, I want to thank all the people who are volunteering their time

The meaning of community

Though there weren’t too many events left on the calendar, there is no way that you could characterize these past seven days as a slow

Strolling on the trail

Dear Editor, From my window, I have a clear view of the PPJ Trail. Over the winter, it was a noisy neighbour as snowmobiles make

Healthy skepticism

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the editorial of April 23, 2019. It is important to clarify the position of the MRC Pontiac

The heavy lifting continues

While the water levels of the Ottawa River are creeping back to normal, those by the shore are not out of the woods yet. Many folks who have been hit by flooding are still waiting on insurance companies to process

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Council needs to chill

At this month’s MRC meeting on May 15, the subject of public cannabis consumption was broached, with an eye to the warmer weather and the various outdoor “activities” it might bring. Officials have consulted with local police since legalization took

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Dam conspiracies

The MRC Pontiac council of mayors recently passed a motion asking for an independent inquiry into Ottawa River dam management and its impact on the flooding in the region. The MRC council is responding to the requests of residents who

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ATVs on the PPJ?

The local powers that be have decided that it’s in our county’s best interest to investigate whether the PPJ trail, which is currently designated as a cycling path, can accommodate ATVs in the summer months. A committee of five mayors

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Six of one/half a dozen of the other?

Dear Editor, How long is the government of the land going to try and trick us into believing they are doing something about pollution and climate change? The government’s solution to pollution is the same as it always has been;

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Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments Dear Editor, With the recent flooding in different parts of the Pontiac, I want to thank all the people who are volunteering their time to help those affected. I also want to thank members of the Canadian Armed Forces

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The meaning of community

Though there weren’t too many events left on the calendar, there is no way that you could characterize these past seven days as a slow news week. It makes choosing the topic for an editorial much more difficult. Should the

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Strolling on the trail

Dear Editor, From my window, I have a clear view of the PPJ Trail. Over the winter, it was a noisy neighbour as snowmobiles make a lot of sound for the amount of cargo they move. As soon as the

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Healthy skepticism

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the editorial of April 23, 2019. It is important to clarify the position of the MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors. At our recent Plenary meeting, we heard a presentation by representatives of

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