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September 17, 2026

Osmar Llanos Martinez will be their new candidate for the Pontiac riding in the Oct. 5 provincial election.
Osmar Llanos Martinez will be the Quebec Conservative Party's new candidate for the Pontiac riding in the upcoming provincial election. Photo: Quebec Conservative Party.
Osmar Llanos Martinez will be their new candidate for the Pontiac riding in the Oct. 5 provincial election.
Osmar Llanos Martinez will be their new candidate for the Pontiac riding in the Oct. 5 provincial election.
Osmar Llanos Martinez will be the Quebec Conservative Party's new candidate for the Pontiac riding in the upcoming provincial election. Photo: Quebec Conservative Party.
Osmar Llanos Martinez will be their new candidate for the Pontiac riding in the Oct. 5 provincial election.

Quyon Flyers U15 girls take on provincials

The Quyon Flyers’ U15 girls team took their game to Laval, Que., over the weekend to face off against the top fast-pitch softball teams from across the province.  The trip marked the first time in years that the Pontiac has

Quyon Flyers U15 girls take on provincials

The Quyon Flyers’ U15 girls team took their game to Laval, Que., over the weekend to face off against the top fast-pitch softball teams from across the province.  The trip marked the first time in years that the Pontiac has

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Crowds gather at the Shawville fairgrounds for the annual demolition derby on Monday.

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Youth voices matter

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Soaking in the sun

Reader Submitted Photo of the Week

Reader Borui Chen shared this photo of a bright Pontiac sky. “Home is a porch light against the Milky Way. Grateful for nights like this in Ladysmith,” he wrote.

September 15, 2026

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