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June 11, 2026

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Waltham notes

On Sunday morning, we enjoyed a tasty brunch at Magnum Outfitters Restaurant. We celebrated three 80th birthdays, Margaret Pilon, Jean Pilon and Leo Lafremiere.  Everyone

Shawville notes

Holy Week started this past Sunday, Palm Sunday, and will conclude next Monday, Apr. 6, Easter Monday.  Christianity celebrates Holy Thursday, traditionally the Last Supper

Quyon ferry reopens

The ferry’s first trip crossed the Ottawa River at 5:30 a.m. on Mar. 26.

Quyon Notes

Our community was saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Murdock last week. Tom and his wife Leona have had a long-standing reputation for

Shawville Notes

Our condolences to the Sharpe family on the loss of Ruth on  Feb. 28, at the age of 81 in Lethbridge, Alberta.   Our sympathies

Waltham Notes

Happy Spring everyone! It sure doesn’t feel like it with all the snow that we have been getting in the last couple of days. Although

Artificial Ignorance

Dear Editor,  Artificial Ignorance; the new blue goo for the hard of thinking. It seems to be what everybody’s talking about, and worrying about. There

A cup of transparency

Dear Editor,  Can I borrow a cup of transparency? According to Google, “transparency” is the open, honest, and accessible sharing of information, acting as a

Return-to-office hits home

Last week, with the flip of a switch, Pontiac mayors voted unanimously to end the MRC’s work-from-home policy. There was no consultation with its 40

No fire, just a scaredy cat

Fort-Coulonge firefighters spent Friday morning rescuing a scared cat from a tree. Assistant chief Gilles Dionne said the department got the call around 9 a.m.

Waltham notes

On Sunday morning, we enjoyed a tasty brunch at Magnum Outfitters Restaurant. We celebrated three 80th birthdays, Margaret Pilon, Jean Pilon and Leo Lafremiere.  Everyone extended their love and best wishes to them and a lovely birthday cake was served. 

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Shawville notes

Holy Week started this past Sunday, Palm Sunday, and will conclude next Monday, Apr. 6, Easter Monday.  Christianity celebrates Holy Thursday, traditionally the Last Supper known as the Passover (Seder), followed by Good Friday Jesus’s death on the cross, Holy

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Quyon Notes

Our community was saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Murdock last week. Tom and his wife Leona have had a long-standing reputation for excellence in business, as they ran Murdock Glass for many years together, and only just

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Shawville Notes

Our condolences to the Sharpe family on the loss of Ruth on  Feb. 28, at the age of 81 in Lethbridge, Alberta.   Our sympathies to the Barr and Stanley families on the loss of Claire on Mar. 18, at

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Waltham Notes

Happy Spring everyone! It sure doesn’t feel like it with all the snow that we have been getting in the last couple of days. Although we should count our blessings, as in the northern parts of Quebec and Ontario they

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Artificial Ignorance

Dear Editor,  Artificial Ignorance; the new blue goo for the hard of thinking. It seems to be what everybody’s talking about, and worrying about. There is reason to be concerned, but it’s the 3D part that is the real danger. 

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A cup of transparency

Dear Editor,  Can I borrow a cup of transparency? According to Google, “transparency” is the open, honest, and accessible sharing of information, acting as a foundation for trust, accountability, and ethical behavior in business, governance, and personal relationships. According to

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Return-to-office hits home

Last week, with the flip of a switch, Pontiac mayors voted unanimously to end the MRC’s work-from-home policy. There was no consultation with its 40 or so employees, not even a warning that this would be coming. Most learned of

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No fire, just a scaredy cat

Fort-Coulonge firefighters spent Friday morning rescuing a scared cat from a tree. Assistant chief Gilles Dionne said the department got the call around 9 a.m. that day, while a group of firefighters were already at the station doing some cleaning

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