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April 9, 2026

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Covid deaths increase by the day

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 13, 2022 Deaths in Quebec have now reached a total of 14,579. Reports are showing that there has been between six

The Pontiac’s take on e-waste

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 13, 2022 For those unsure of how to dispose of their electronic waste, there are three electronic waste disposals in the

Shawville 4H hosts rabbit talk

Brett Thoms Shawville April 8, 2022 The Shawville 4H Association held its monthly meeting on Friday and it was headlined by a rabbit showmanship presentation.

Pontiac farmers prepare for summer baskets

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 13, 2022 Farms and gardens throughout the Pontiac have started accepting reservations for their summer produce baskets. These baskets are a

Covid deaths increase by the day

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 13, 2022 Deaths in Quebec have now reached a total of 14,579. Reports are showing that there has been between six and 35 new deaths each day. There have been 2,596 new covid cases recorded as

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The Pontiac’s take on e-waste

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 13, 2022 For those unsure of how to dispose of their electronic waste, there are three electronic waste disposals in the Pontiac. Bristol, Portage du Fort and Mansfield et Pontefract house the Pontiac’s collective electronic waste.

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SOPFEU defends controversial management shift

Jeremy Morse Maniwaki April 6, 2022 Pontiac MNA André Fortin has filed a petition against SOPFEU’s decision to relocate its regional director from Maniwaki to Val-d’Or. Some employees fear that the move will eventually slump Maniwaki’s economy and reduce fire

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Shawville 4H hosts rabbit talk

Brett Thoms Shawville April 8, 2022 The Shawville 4H Association held its monthly meeting on Friday and it was headlined by a rabbit showmanship presentation. Participants were allowed to bring their rabbits to show off to their peers and learn

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Pontiac farmers prepare for summer baskets

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 13, 2022 Farms and gardens throughout the Pontiac have started accepting reservations for their summer produce baskets. These baskets are a form of community supported agriculture, where consumers are able to connect with and buy directly

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