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May 14, 2026

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Quyon: Jillian Young

Congratulations to Brady Trudeau and Cass Sullivan, as they were married this past weekend in Mont Tremblant. A group of close family and friends were

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Sunday afternoon, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church here in Waltham, the young award-winning duo, The Fiddleairs, entertained. They put on an amazing

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Peck family on the loss of Brian on Oct. 16, at the age of 69. He was the husband of Rhea

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was a spooky weekend in Quyon, as Halloween celebrations were taking place all weekend long. On Friday evening, the Onslow Home and School Committee

Pesky problems

My little stray foster cat, Cleopatra is now a permanent resident. We’ve been together for about 10 months and it was going smoothly ‘til recently.

Second guess?

You know it’s a slack day when there is a rerun of three- or four-year-old news. I too get tired of listening to wannabe politicians

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Shannon Purcell and her family on the passing of her father, Barry Purcell, on Oct. 1. Our prayers are with

Waltham – Helen Perry

The past couple of days we have been experiencing summer like weather. We are enjoying it, as we know what is just around the corner.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murray family on the loss of Andrée on Oct. 15, at the age of 74. She was the partner of the

Impatience, jealousy and greed

About 35 years ago, I was sitting at a Back in 1969, I got to go to France as part of winning a provincial junior

Quyon: Jillian Young

Congratulations to Brady Trudeau and Cass Sullivan, as they were married this past weekend in Mont Tremblant. A group of close family and friends were there to celebrate with the newlyweds. Wishing them both a lifetime of love and laughter

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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Sunday afternoon, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church here in Waltham, the young award-winning duo, The Fiddleairs, entertained. They put on an amazing performance of fiddling, step-dancing and singing. The monetary donations are going towards helping to defray

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Peck family on the loss of Brian on Oct. 16, at the age of 69. He was the husband of Rhea and the father of Mandy, Erin, late Jeremy and late Chad. Our thoughts and prayers

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Quyon – Jillian Young

It was a spooky weekend in Quyon, as Halloween celebrations were taking place all weekend long. On Friday evening, the Onslow Home and School Committee hosted their first event of the school year, as they invited students out for their

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Pesky problems

My little stray foster cat, Cleopatra is now a permanent resident. We’ve been together for about 10 months and it was going smoothly ‘til recently. I began to suspect she and I had company. Fleas!Needless to say I was not

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Second guess?

You know it’s a slack day when there is a rerun of three- or four-year-old news. I too get tired of listening to wannabe politicians saying that they could do a better job than the party in power yet have

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Shannon Purcell and her family on the passing of her father, Barry Purcell, on Oct. 1. Our prayers are with you, Shannon, as you grieve the loss of your dad. Last Thursday, the Quyon Family

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Waltham – Helen Perry

The past couple of days we have been experiencing summer like weather. We are enjoying it, as we know what is just around the corner. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Roger Roy of Pointe Gatineau, QC.

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murray family on the loss of Andrée on Oct. 15, at the age of 74. She was the partner of the late Diane Moïse. Our deepest condolences to the Hodgins family on the loss of Barry

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Impatience, jealousy and greed

About 35 years ago, I was sitting at a Back in 1969, I got to go to France as part of winning a provincial junior farmer contest. This started a year before, after our local agronomist found out that I

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