Mar. 20,1996 25 Years Ago Bypass wharf complete: It wasn’t exactly the last spike, more like the last shovel but it did complete an important transportation system linking Quebec and Ontario. Representatives from all levels of government gathered at Desjardinsville

Mar. 13,1996 25 Years Ago Pontiac’s Canada declaration presented to Lucien Bouchard: A copy of the “Canada declaration” recently signed by 16 Pontiac mayors was hand-delivered to Lucien Bouchard Monday night. The Quebec premier was in Montreal to address an

Mar. 6,1996 25 Years Ago Underwater Waterway work underway: Working construction in sub-zero temperatures wouldn’t be ideal conditions for most. Divers from Les Scaphandriers du nord of Chelsea were doing exactly that last week in Portage du Fort when they

Feb. 28,1996 25 Years Ago PCH, CLSC, old-age homes to amalgamate: In an effort to save $2 million, five of Pontiac’s health service institutions will amalgamate. Last week, the separate boards of the Pontiac Community Hospital, CLSC, Manoir Sacre Coeur

Feb. 21,1996 25 Years Ago Régie looks at petition: St. Joseph’s Manor may still have a chance but its only a slim one. A petition with more than 2,300 signatures was sent to the Régie régionale de la santé et

Feb. 14,1996 25 Years Ago Sumo at the Waltham Carnival: The winter carnival season in Pontiac got underway in a big way last weekend with celebrations in Otter Lake, Luskville and Waltham. In Otter Lake Friday night, carnival queens from

Feb. 7,1996 25 Years Ago Small turnout for festival: While the numbers weren’t as high as expected a few months ago, they weren’t as low as feared last week, either. About 80 snowmobilers took part in the Outaouais Regional Festival’s

Jan. 31,1996 25 Years Ago Cedar mill for Coulonge: It’s never been worth much in Pontiac, but the mayor of Fort Coulonge believes an increased demand for this long-lasting wood will make long-lasting employment in his community. Hector Soucie Jr

Jan. 24,1996 25 Years Ago Mayors postpone vote: Pontiac’s mayors have decided to delay voting on a resolution declaring the county to be an inseparable part of Canada. After a long and often heated debate in a room packed with

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