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April 9, 2026

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New CNL forum announced for April 26

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 20, 2022 Warden Jane Toller has announced that she will be hosting a public forum to address the concerns surrounding Canadian

The dawn song

Rooted in the appreciation and wonder of birds, birdwatching is a popular hobby where novice birdwatchers and experts enjoy the different birds the region has

Easter at Pure Conscience Farm

Zainab Al-Mehdar Bristol April 18, 2022 Pure Conscience Farm hosted its first event of the season on Easter Monday. They organized an Easter Egg hunt,

Local Dodge Cup champions

Brett Thoms Gatineau April 15 2022 Two young women from the Pontiac played for the Dodge Cup champions, the Gatineau Dynamite, at the tournament held

Liberals face criticism over Bill 96

Brett Thoms Pontiac April 14, 2022 The Exploratory Committee on Political Options (ExComm), a group aiming to form a political party dedicated to protecting English

New CNL forum announced for April 26

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 20, 2022 Warden Jane Toller has announced that she will be hosting a public forum to address the concerns surrounding Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) on April 26. Toller’s forum is set to take place at the

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Local business offers plant based healing

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 20, 2022 On about six acres of land, Mariane Desjardins Roy grows medicinal plants on her farm. This year she is celebrating her 10-year anniversary since she started her business, La Fée des Bois Apothecary, in

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The dawn song

Rooted in the appreciation and wonder of birds, birdwatching is a popular hobby where novice birdwatchers and experts enjoy the different birds the region has to offer. Birdwatchers range from backyard hobbyists to enthusiasts who travel far to spot a

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Easter at Pure Conscience Farm

Zainab Al-Mehdar Bristol April 18, 2022 Pure Conscience Farm hosted its first event of the season on Easter Monday. They organized an Easter Egg hunt, face painting and a tour of the farm for families. Visitors were introduced to Gema

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Local Dodge Cup champions

Brett Thoms Gatineau April 15 2022 Two young women from the Pontiac played for the Dodge Cup champions, the Gatineau Dynamite, at the tournament held between April 7 and April 10. Playing in the M15 AA category, Hannah Twolan and

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Jesus Walks: Shawville commemorates Good Friday

Jeremy Morse Shawville April 15, 2022 To commemorate Good Friday, Shawville’s churches participated in a walk of the cross. At 2 p.m., community members gathered in the parking lot of New Hope Christian Fellowship. New Hope’s pastor, Rev. Stuart Marples,

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CISSSO announces lab services coming to Quyon

Brett Thoms Quyon April 15, 2022 Medical sample collection services are coming to the Quyon CLSC (Local Community Services Centres) in May. The decision was announced by Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO), the local

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Liberals face criticism over Bill 96

Brett Thoms Pontiac April 14, 2022 The Exploratory Committee on Political Options (ExComm), a group aiming to form a political party dedicated to protecting English and religious minority rights in Quebec, wrote a press release criticizing the Liberal Party of

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