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March 4, 2026

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Pontiac school bus drivers strike

Brett Thoms Shawville May 1, 2023 Despite the rain, Pontiac school bus drivers represented by the Teamsters Quebec Local 106 picketed the Shawville offices of

Thorne to hold By-election

Brett Thoms Thorne April 26, 2023 The Municipality of Thorne is holding a by-election to fill the seat vacated after the passing of Robert Charette

Stopping to smell the pumpkins

It’s all about the gratification and enjoying the simple pleasures of life,” said Michael Matischuk. As the owner and operator of Matches Seeds, Matischuk knows

Pontiac school bus drivers strike

Brett Thoms Shawville May 1, 2023 Despite the rain, Pontiac school bus drivers represented by the Teamsters Quebec Local 106 picketed the Shawville offices of Autobus Lasalle at 149 West St on Monday, the first day of their strike action.

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What then to do with this Jesus of Nazareth?

Glen Hartle Shawville April 27-29, 2023 Forty-two people are listed in the playbill as the cast and crew for the Pontiac High School’s rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar. And every one of

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MRC Pontiac holds cultural policy consultation

Brett Thoms Shawville April 21, 2023 The MRC Pontiac, in partnership with the Montreal-based consultancy firm ArtExpert held a series of public consultations on updating the cultural policy of the MRC. There were five consultations in total, with three being

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Thorne to hold By-election

Brett Thoms Thorne April 26, 2023 The Municipality of Thorne is holding a by-election to fill the seat vacated after the passing of Robert Charette in February. Candidates could begin to register their names for the seat on April 21

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Vehicle crashes through storefront in Otter Lake

Connor Lalande Otter Lake April 22, 2023 A car crashed through the front window of an Otter Lake gas station this past Saturday. According to the store’s owner, Beverly Berube, a vehicle was driven through Beauchamp Service’s front window and

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Stopping to smell the pumpkins

It’s all about the gratification and enjoying the simple pleasures of life,” said Michael Matischuk. As the owner and operator of Matches Seeds, Matischuk knows a thing or two about gratification and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Having manifested a lifelong

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