School Bus Strike continues
May 16, 2023
The Pontiac-wide school bus driver strike, represented by Teamster Local 106, against Sogesco, the company that owns Autobus Lasalle, continues as frustration among parents mounts.
The Pontiac-wide school bus driver strike, represented by Teamster Local 106, against Sogesco, the company that owns Autobus Lasalle, continues as frustration among parents mounts.
The Bristol Community Association (BCA) hosted their first talent show in seven years and it was a resounding success, all around. Their twofold set of
Main Street in Shawville was abuzz with activity during the town’s street market this past Saturday. With sections of the roadway closed off to vehicles,
The Regional Association of West Quebecers held a public screening of a documentary titled What We Chose to Remember last Saturday night in Pontiac High
Connor Lalande Bryson May 13, 2023 Large and enthusiastic crowds gathered in Bryson this past Saturday for the acclaimed and much anticipated Royal Canadian Mountain
Brett Thoms Otter Lake May 13, 2023 The Municipality of Otter Lake held a public meeting to reveal their plans for a splash pad and
Connor Lalande Pontiac May 15, 2023 Another spring has come, and with it, another year of flooding along the Ottawa River and its tributaries. The
Perennial Ottawa Valley musician, Mick Armitage, is releasing an autobiographical style book within the coming week. Titled As I Recall, Armitage’s book recounts stories relating
Brett Thoms Otter Lake May 6, 2023 A new chip stand has opened up Otter Lake. Chez Poune, formerly JaJa Patate, has opened up on
Connor Lalande Pontiac May 8, 2023 The inaugural Jeff Dean Above and Beyond award was given out at the Ottawa Fire Services Chief’s Award ceremony
The Pontiac-wide school bus driver strike, represented by Teamster Local 106, against Sogesco, the company that owns Autobus Lasalle, continues as frustration among parents mounts. Last Thursday, the Ministry of Labour reached out to the union’s representatives to gauge their
The Bristol Community Association (BCA) hosted their first talent show in seven years and it was a resounding success, all around. Their twofold set of goals was to host an event bringing the community together and to raise funds for
Main Street in Shawville was abuzz with activity during the town’s street market this past Saturday. With sections of the roadway closed off to vehicles, vendors and artisans from throughout the area set up booths to showcase the wide variety
The Regional Association of West Quebecers held a public screening of a documentary titled What We Chose to Remember last Saturday night in Pontiac High School’s auditorium. The filmmaker, Guy Rex Rodgers, also attended the screening to present his thoughts
Connor Lalande Bryson May 13, 2023 Large and enthusiastic crowds gathered in Bryson this past Saturday for the acclaimed and much anticipated Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP) Musical Ride. As the riders and their horses entered, they were met with
Brett Thoms Otter Lake May 13, 2023 The Municipality of Otter Lake held a public meeting to reveal their plans for a splash pad and numerous other upgrades to the Otter Lake Recreation Association(RA) grounds at the Raymond Johnston Community
Connor Lalande Pontiac May 15, 2023 Another spring has come, and with it, another year of flooding along the Ottawa River and its tributaries. The waters began receding from peak levels in early-May, but in their wake they’ve left property
Perennial Ottawa Valley musician, Mick Armitage, is releasing an autobiographical style book within the coming week. Titled As I Recall, Armitage’s book recounts stories relating to life within the Ottawa Valley and his long-standing music career. Presented in the form
Brett Thoms Otter Lake May 6, 2023 A new chip stand has opened up Otter Lake. Chez Poune, formerly JaJa Patate, has opened up on Martineau Avenue under the ownership of Colinda Dubeau. Serving a wide array of classic chip
Connor Lalande Pontiac May 8, 2023 The inaugural Jeff Dean Above and Beyond award was given out at the Ottawa Fire Services Chief’s Award ceremony on April 27. An award made to recognize a participant of the Ottawa Fire Ventures
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