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June 11, 2026

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Director general Pascal Proulx said adult students across the school board could become ineligible for English education.
The Pontiac Continuing Education Centre is one of six adult educational and vocational training centres the Western Quebec School Board operates. Photo: K.C. Jordan
Director general Pascal Proulx said adult students across the school board could become ineligible for English education.
Director general Pascal Proulx said adult students across the school board could become ineligible for English education.
The Pontiac Continuing Education Centre is one of six adult educational and vocational training centres the Western Quebec School Board operates. Photo: K.C. Jordan
Director general Pascal Proulx said adult students across the school board could become ineligible for English education.

PHS student to spend July in competitive pre-uni program

A young Bristol resident is getting ready for yet another academic adventure this summer.  Josephine Hatton, a Grade 10 Pontiac High School student who last year was one of 300 Canadian youth selected to participate in the Forum for Young

Harrington committee fundraising to spare bowling alley

The non-profit committee that runs Chapeau’s Harrington Community Centre has started raising money for more than $40,000 of repairs needed to the bowling alley it operates in the basement of the hall. The bowling facility was built in the 1960s

PHS student to spend July in competitive pre-uni program

A young Bristol resident is getting ready for yet another academic adventure this summer.  Josephine Hatton, a Grade 10 Pontiac High School student who last year was one of 300 Canadian youth selected to participate in the Forum for Young

Harrington committee fundraising to spare bowling alley

The non-profit committee that runs Chapeau’s Harrington Community Centre has started raising money for more than $40,000 of repairs needed to the bowling alley it operates in the basement of the hall. The bowling facility was built in the 1960s

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

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Chris Judd is a farmer in Clarendon on land that has been in his family for generations.

Mother Earth

A half century ago, I wrote about the seven bank accounts of a farmer. Many of our readers can remember

25 YEARS AGO

June 6, 2001

Maison des Jeunes forced to close:  The Maisons des Jeunes in Shawville has moved out of the Victoria Plaza and

June 6, 2001

Maison des Jeunes forced to close:  The Maisons des Jeunes in Shawville has moved out of the Victoria Plaza and

50 YEARS AGO

June 9, 1976

New lease on life for the Hilton Mines: “Where there’s life there’s hope,” says Hugh Manuell, local manager of the

June 9, 1976

New lease on life for the Hilton Mines: “Where there’s life there’s hope,” says Hugh Manuell, local manager of the

75 YEARS AGO

June 7, 1951

Shawville United anniversary recalls 117 years of preaching: When Shawville United Church celebrates its anniversary this coming Sunday, with morning

June 7, 1951

Shawville United anniversary recalls 117 years of preaching: When Shawville United Church celebrates its anniversary this coming Sunday, with morning

100 YEARS AGO

June 10, 1926

Local news: Mr. William Chisnell has demonstrated that there are still some pretty good fish in the Ottawa river, by

125 YEARS AGO

May 30, 1901

Local news: Mr. Boyle will preach for the last time here next Sunday afternoon and evening, at North Clarendon and

May 30, 1901

Local news: Mr. Boyle will preach for the last time here next Sunday afternoon and evening, at North Clarendon and

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