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The way we were (May 26)

May 29,1996 25 Years Ago CHEO helps Pontiac families: Marie and Frank Doyle of Fort Coulonge have a special reason for volunteering in this weekend’s

The politicians are at it again

In the spring of 2014, we were lucky enough to be one of three couples who visited Ireland together. One couple had very close ties

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (May 26)

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Nelligan (Sonny) Desjardins who passed away on May 23. Sonny loved to be with

Quyon: Jill Young (May 26)

Congratulations to Dannah Draper and Brandon Nugent on the arrival of their first child, a baby girl born on . . .

Waltham: Helen Perry (May 26)

A belated birthday wish is extended to Barry Harkins who celebrated his birthday on May 23. We hope that . . .

The way we were (May 19)

May 22,1996 25 Years Ago Budworm infestation up: He’s called “the twister” and he’s headed our way. Last year, budworms defoliated 4,619 hectares in the

Week 60

It was March 14, 2020 when the world health organization and many countries in our world informed us that we were in a serious pandemic.

Fine motor development

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ voice “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_motor_skill).” Fine motor skills allow us to make

The way we were (May 26)

May 29,1996 25 Years Ago CHEO helps Pontiac families: Marie and Frank Doyle of Fort Coulonge have a special reason for volunteering in this weekend’s CHEO telethon, their son’s life. Christopher Doyle, now 15, was rushed to the Children’s Hospital

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The politicians are at it again

In the spring of 2014, we were lucky enough to be one of three couples who visited Ireland together. One couple had very close ties and relatives in Northern Ireland. Another couple had . . .

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (May 26)

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Nelligan (Sonny) Desjardins who passed away on May 23. Sonny loved to be with his family and friends and always . . .

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The way we were (May 19)

May 22,1996 25 Years Ago Budworm infestation up: He’s called “the twister” and he’s headed our way. Last year, budworms defoliated 4,619 hectares in the Outaouais and will be doing more damage in the coming years says the Quebec Ministry

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Week 60

It was March 14, 2020 when the world health organization and many countries in our world informed us that we were in a serious pandemic. It was then, that many of the world’s inhabitants began in earnest to rethink what

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Fine motor development

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ voice “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_motor_skill).” Fine motor skills allow us to make small movements, for example holding a crayon, tying shoes, opening lunch containers, doing up buttons,

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