The Way We Were – May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024
25 Years Ago – May 19, 1999 Duck race brings in $3,000 for Lionettes: Although water levels were the lowest they’ve ever been for a
25 Years Ago – May 19, 1999 Duck race brings in $3,000 for Lionettes: Although water levels were the lowest they’ve ever been for a
25 Years Ago – May 12, 1999 Reading, school important: Martins: Ottawa Senators’ forward Steve Martins addressed the students at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon
25 Years Ago – May 5, 1999 Spence edges out Sallafranque: By a mere 15 votes, Denzil Spence edged Jerome Sallafranque for the right to
25 Years Ago – April 21, 1999 Home for handicapped opens: After spending the last two decades in various institutions, Ronnie McGovern is back home.
25 Years Ago – April 14, 1999 Clarendon farmer hit with mudslide: “Just another mess to clean up.” Clarendon farmer Gilbert Dubeau shrugs his shoulders
25 Years Ago – April 7, 1999 Weather plays havoc with maple syrup producers: Like the March weather it depends upon, the maple syrup season
25 Years Ago – March 31, 1999 Silver Maple changes hands: No, the Silver Maple Hotel in Ladysmith is not being torn down. Rather, the
25 Years Ago – Mar. 24, 1999 Corridor contaminated: MoE: A warning from the Ministry of Environment to the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) that
25 Years Ago – Mar. 17, 1999 PPHS students, teacher return from Indonesia: Indonesia is a study in contrasts, say Pontiac Protestant High School students
25 Years Ago – May 19, 1999 Duck race brings in $3,000 for Lionettes: Although water levels were the lowest they’ve ever been for a duck race, a winner finally crossed the finish line Sunday, making one lucky duck buyer
25 Years Ago – May 12, 1999 Reading, school important: Martins: Ottawa Senators’ forward Steve Martins addressed the students at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon Monday. About 150 students eagerly waited in the gym for the arrival of Martins, who
25 Years Ago – May 5, 1999 Spence edges out Sallafranque: By a mere 15 votes, Denzil Spence edged Jerome Sallafranque for the right to lead the newly amalgamated Municipality of Allumettes Island. About 50 people gathered at the Demers
25 Years Ago – April 21, 1999 Home for handicapped opens: After spending the last two decades in various institutions, Ronnie McGovern is back home. McGovern, who is originally from Shawville, is one of five people who now call the
25 Years Ago – April 14, 1999 Clarendon farmer hit with mudslide: “Just another mess to clean up.” Clarendon farmer Gilbert Dubeau shrugs his shoulders as he walks away from the pile of debris left over from Thursday’s mudslide on
25 Years Ago – April 7, 1999 Weather plays havoc with maple syrup producers: Like the March weather it depends upon, the maple syrup season is often fickle and unpredictable. This year is no different. What began as a season
25 Years Ago – March 31, 1999 Silver Maple changes hands: No, the Silver Maple Hotel in Ladysmith is not being torn down. Rather, the new owners, Greg and Sylvie Bretzlaff of Ladysmith are aiming to restore the building to
25 Years Ago – Mar. 24, 1999 Corridor contaminated: MoE: A warning from the Ministry of Environment to the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) that soil on the old railway corridor is likely contaminated never reached the buyers of the
25 Years Ago – Mar. 17, 1999 PPHS students, teacher return from Indonesia: Indonesia is a study in contrasts, say Pontiac Protestant High School students who returned from the pacific rim March 8. “There is a lot of poverty, a
Joel Plaskett, an East Coast icon, takes the stage at Gavan’s in Qyuon.
Gavan’s is the place to be on November 18th for an intimate and unforgettable night with Joel Plaskett — a songwriter, storyteller, and performer who always leaves the crowd wanting more. Opener is Mars Aspen, an emerging singer-songwriter from Ottawa.
Tuesday, November 18
Gavan’s 1157 Rue de Clarendon, Quyon, QC.
Doors at 8:00PM | Show at 9:00PM
Tickets $45 Available now at Gavanshotel.com
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Where: 530 Main St., Shawville
When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Looking for free legal information or support? The Centre de justice de proximité de l’Outaouais is offering free legal walk-in clinics in Shawville. These clinics are open to all ages. Meet confidentially with a lawyer and social worker to discuss topics like family law, housing, wills, small claims, and more. Two other clinics will be held at the same location, Dec. 18 and Jan. 15.
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We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
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Where: Shawville United Church, 410 Main St.
When: 4:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
A traditional Christmas meal featuring turkey with all the trimmings and homemade pie or Christmas pudding. Meals are $25 a person, or $10 for those 12 and under.
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Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
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