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February 18, 2026

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

The world is anxiously watching to see how this inauguration is going to go down. Even after the inauguration there is still going to be

The way we were (Jan 13 – 19)

Jan. 17,1996 25 Years Ago Fort Coulonge resident to receive Medal of Bravery: For his efforts in saving the lives of two people, a Fort

Rub a dub dub in the tub

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parent’s voice January is National Bath Tub Safety month and it has me reliving my troubles and happy moments with bathtime.

Choices

“I’ve made choices.” This old song by George Jones has taken on a greater meaning this year. Some good like your partner in life. Some

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Menard family on the loss of Cecile on Jan. 6. She was the sister of Martine-Marie and Germain (Christiane).

Quyon: Jill Young

I hope everyone is staying safe and hanging in there during this current, second wave of COVID-19. This past weekend, new restrictions came into effect,

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

This is our first week of the 8 p.m. curfew for the province of Quebec. I’m sure Ontario will be next. It’s almost eerie looking

Waltham: Helen Perry

We live in interesting times. This often quoted statement is meant to soften the sting of unpleasant events and circumstances. We have just emerged from

The way we were (Jan. 6)

Jan. 10,1996  25 Years Ago Cancer support group formed locally: Plans are underway to start a cancer support group in the Pontiac. The idea sprang

The loneliness of COVID-19

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice COVID has definitely taken its toll on each and every one of us. Some of us are definitely feeling

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

The world is anxiously watching to see how this inauguration is going to go down. Even after the inauguration there is still going to be a rough road ahead. How much more civil unrest will the Americans have? Well, we

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The way we were (Jan 13 – 19)

Jan. 17,1996 25 Years Ago Fort Coulonge resident to receive Medal of Bravery: For his efforts in saving the lives of two people, a Fort Coulonge resident will receive a Medal of Bravery from the Governor General. July, 4. 1994

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Rub a dub dub in the tub

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parent’s voice January is National Bath Tub Safety month and it has me reliving my troubles and happy moments with bathtime. Read on for some bath time activities you may or not have heard about. During

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Choices

“I’ve made choices.” This old song by George Jones has taken on a greater meaning this year. Some good like your partner in life. Some not so good, and we have all made a few of those. Our diet, only

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Menard family on the loss of Cecile on Jan. 6. She was the sister of Martine-Marie and Germain (Christiane). Our deepest condolences to the Howie family on the loss of Edith on Jan. 8

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Quyon: Jill Young

I hope everyone is staying safe and hanging in there during this current, second wave of COVID-19. This past weekend, new restrictions came into effect, including the curfew that has been imposed in the province of Quebec. We now must

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

This is our first week of the 8 p.m. curfew for the province of Quebec. I’m sure Ontario will be next. It’s almost eerie looking out after 8 p.m. and not seeing any traffic or people walking around. Thank goodness

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Waltham: Helen Perry

We live in interesting times. This often quoted statement is meant to soften the sting of unpleasant events and circumstances. We have just emerged from 2020 and are now hoping for a kinder, more pleasant future. However, as my father

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The way we were (Jan. 6)

Jan. 10,1996  25 Years Ago Cancer support group formed locally: Plans are underway to start a cancer support group in the Pontiac. The idea sprang up from the local pastoral care group whose members realized they no longer could support

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The loneliness of COVID-19

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice COVID has definitely taken its toll on each and every one of us. Some of us are definitely feeling the loneliness, others are frustrated and fed up, still others continue to worry and are

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