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December 17, 2025

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Some concerns remain before the vote

Beef farmers: As long as I can remember (I’m 76), beef, among other things like beer, liquor, pork, and even chicken, could not legally be

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Waltham resident Michael George LeRoy. He was the beloved husband of Fay (nee Perry) LeRoy.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Shawville-Clarendon Firemen on a successful Firemen’s Ball held this past Saturday.Bravo to Pontiac High School who performed five sold-out shows of the

Tariff wars – food

Ever wonder why some food or food products are a little less expensive in the U.S. than in Canada? For years, the U.S. has used

Quyon – Jillian Young

This past Saturday evening, Gavan’s Hotel hosted a reunion show of epic proportions, as Ambush and Gail Gavan took the stage together for the first

Waltham – Helen Perry

The yearly maple syrup harvest is well under way in Waltham, and in much of the Pontiac. The on again and off again of the

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Stewart family on the loss of Anna on Mar. 29. She was the wife of Ron and the mother of

When you feel alone

You can’t see the wind, yet there is evidence it is all around. You can’t see air, yet without it we would succumb within about

Canada proud

A few years ago, when attending American sports events, men always took off their hats and held their hand on their heart while singing the

Hidden in plain sight

As long as my little stray cat has lived with me, a year now, I have owned a small plant with long leaves. So it

Some concerns remain before the vote

Beef farmers: As long as I can remember (I’m 76), beef, among other things like beer, liquor, pork, and even chicken, could not legally be taken across provincial borders unless it was processed and inspected in a federal plant. It

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Waltham resident Michael George LeRoy. He was the beloved husband of Fay (nee Perry) LeRoy. Mike used to be a musician. His happy place was spending time at his cabin

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Shawville-Clarendon Firemen on a successful Firemen’s Ball held this past Saturday.Bravo to Pontiac High School who performed five sold-out shows of the well-known musical Grease. Our deepest condolences to the LeRoy family on the loss of Michael

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Tariff wars – food

Ever wonder why some food or food products are a little less expensive in the U.S. than in Canada? For years, the U.S. has used lower taxes or tax deferrals for U.S. farmers during periods of low or no farm

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Quyon – Jillian Young

This past Saturday evening, Gavan’s Hotel hosted a reunion show of epic proportions, as Ambush and Gail Gavan took the stage together for the first time in 25 years. What a fun night it was. There was a great crowd

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Waltham – Helen Perry

The yearly maple syrup harvest is well under way in Waltham, and in much of the Pontiac. The on again and off again of the maple trees has been a challenge for the ever-determined maple syrup makers. This past week

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Stewart family on the loss of Anna on Mar. 29. She was the wife of Ron and the mother of Kelly and Kerry. She was the grandmother of Tyler (Erin), Patrick, Francis, Teegan and Cora.

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When you feel alone

You can’t see the wind, yet there is evidence it is all around. You can’t see air, yet without it we would succumb within about four minutes or so. So we know that air does exist. You can’t see God,

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Canada proud

A few years ago, when attending American sports events, men always took off their hats and held their hand on their heart while singing the Star Spangled Banner. Often there was a flypast by an air force jet, and sometimes

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Hidden in plain sight

As long as my little stray cat has lived with me, a year now, I have owned a small plant with long leaves. So it took me by surprise, the other day, when I noticed the leaves rustling. Sure enough,

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