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March 19, 2026

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks crafting and baking and now I’m preparing the house for . . .

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go to Art Belanger, formerly of Waltham, Que. and his family on the passing of his wife “Hun” Olive Belanger

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Safety during the holidays is so important. While it is a normal expectation to celebrate at . . .

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers to the Brown and Telford families on the loss of Hilda at the Pontiac Community Hospital on . . .

Christmas baking

I love that we have a whole weekend to spend prepping for Christmas before the big day, which is just one week away. I know

The Way We Were

Dec. 21, 1994 25 Years Ago Bertrand supports gun control bill: The federal government’s proposed gun control legistlation has many Pontiac residents up in arms.

White Christmas

Yes, Christmas comes on the 25th each year, ready or not. We all know that we should have the winter tires on, the anti-freeze checked,

Quyon: Jill Young

This past Friday evening, the streets of Quyon were filled with the joyful sounds of Christmas carols, as a truck and trailer (donated by Mountainview

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers to the Hahn family on the loss of Ben on Dec. 4 at the age of 31. He was the .

Waltham: Helen Perry

On Saturday evening, the annual Christmas supper was held at the Waltham Town Hall. This traditional . . .

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go to Art Belanger, formerly of Waltham, Que. and his family on the passing of his wife “Hun” Olive Belanger (Turner) on . . .

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Christmas baking

I love that we have a whole weekend to spend prepping for Christmas before the big day, which is just one week away. I know there are so many last minute details to . . .

Read More »

The Way We Were

Dec. 21, 1994 25 Years Ago Bertrand supports gun control bill: The federal government’s proposed gun control legistlation has many Pontiac residents up in arms. As a Liberal member of parliament in favour of the bill, Robert Bertrand’s stand may

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White Christmas

Yes, Christmas comes on the 25th each year, ready or not. We all know that we should have the winter tires on, the anti-freeze checked, all that extra stuff in the . . .

Read More »

Quyon: Jill Young

This past Friday evening, the streets of Quyon were filled with the joyful sounds of Christmas carols, as a truck and trailer (donated by Mountainview Turf) transported a festive . . .

Read More »

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