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July 2, 2026

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Education

Pontiac High School graduates toss their caps

Sixty Pontiac youth turned the final page on their high school careers on Saturday night, crossing the stage at Pontiac High School (PHS) to celebrate their official graduation from the institution.  The former students returned to their alma mater from

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Construction begins on new Shawville daycare

Construction is now under way for the new public daycare planned for the corner of Clarendon St. and Isabella St. in Shawville.  The government-subsidized daycare, or CPE (centre de petite enfance), will be run by the 1-2-3 Picabou Child Care

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Puppeteer sets up studio in Shawville

An artist and puppeteer has set up a new studio on Main Street in Shawville, right next to Hursty’s Bar and Grill.  Aranyani Rachel Rosen is a multi-media artist who moved to Shawville two years ago after living in Toronto,

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MacLachlan bursary funds three nursing students

Local health officials have announced the latest recipients of the MacLachlan Family Bursaries, which go to young people studying to work in Pontiac’s health care facilities.  The bursary was created in April 2024 through the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation (PCHF),

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Keepin’ it country at the Luskville Falls

The Luskville Falls park was the site of the Pontiac Country Fair on Saturday, a collaboration between the Municipality of Pontiac and the National Capital Commission (NCC), which operates Gatineau Park. In addition to the nature displays and crafts for

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