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So much, so little

How could man know how to get to the moon and still not know what’s in the air that he breathes, the water that he

A duel in Clarendon

Pontiac County has been not only a beautiful, historic county nestled between the Ottawa River and the Canadian shield, but a true melting pot of

The most desirable

During the last two years, since the COVID-19 virus locked down the world, many of us have not been driving around unnecessarily. Our Pontiac County

Moving stuff

Efficiency and forward planning — Time has taught us to plan ahead so there will be less surprises and stress in our lives. Less stress

Canadian farmers can still plant

After a couple weeks of attacks on Ukraine by Russian forces, much of Ukraine has now been destroyed. Millions have fled their country for fear

Dimetro

I, like many of you, watched the disheartening news about the ever growing deplorable state of the people of Ukraine, as the leader of Russia

Food Freedom Day 2022

Every year, Food Freedom Day is calculated by taking Canadians’ total expenditure spent on food and non-alcoholic beverages and dividing it by the total Canadian

What really happened?

The second week of February news was mainly about the Olympics, a slow reduction in the COVID virus, Russian troops surrounding the borders of the

Progress?

Sometimes, man has to look back to see what progress mankind has really made. In 1492, Columbus proved that the world wasn’t flat when he

The hundred-million-dollar question?

Historically, the fourth week in January is the coldest time of the year in the Ottawa Valley. I’ve been on Parliament Hill dozens of times,

So much, so little

How could man know how to get to the moon and still not know what’s in the air that he breathes, the water that he drinks, or the food that he eats? We’ve came along way from when grandpa drove

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A duel in Clarendon

Pontiac County has been not only a beautiful, historic county nestled between the Ottawa River and the Canadian shield, but a true melting pot of ambitious, hard working settlers from the world over. Many of us can trace our ancestral

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The most desirable

During the last two years, since the COVID-19 virus locked down the world, many of us have not been driving around unnecessarily. Our Pontiac County warden has been noticing more growth in housing in our county than we have noticed

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Moving stuff

Efficiency and forward planning — Time has taught us to plan ahead so there will be less surprises and stress in our lives. Less stress means being a lot happier with life, both at work and at home. Someone who

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Canadian farmers can still plant

After a couple weeks of attacks on Ukraine by Russian forces, much of Ukraine has now been destroyed. Millions have fled their country for fear of death. Their homes have been destroyed and their families have been separated as older

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Dimetro

I, like many of you, watched the disheartening news about the ever growing deplorable state of the people of Ukraine, as the leader of Russia puts increasing pressure on Ukraine to rejoin with Russia after the Soviet Union breakup 1988-1991.

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Food Freedom Day 2022

Every year, Food Freedom Day is calculated by taking Canadians’ total expenditure spent on food and non-alcoholic beverages and dividing it by the total Canadian household disposable income to create a per centage of the year by day. This year,

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What really happened?

The second week of February news was mainly about the Olympics, a slow reduction in the COVID virus, Russian troops surrounding the borders of the Ukraine and the so-called Freedom Convoy slowing down trade between Canada and the United States.

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Progress?

Sometimes, man has to look back to see what progress mankind has really made. In 1492, Columbus proved that the world wasn’t flat when he crossed the Atlantic and discovered North America. He called the first nation people “Indians” because

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The hundred-million-dollar question?

Historically, the fourth week in January is the coldest time of the year in the Ottawa Valley. I’ve been on Parliament Hill dozens of times, trying to persuade our politicians that letting other countries dump grain, SMP, or whatever into

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Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

August 17, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.

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