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June 11, 2025

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Dig uncovers local history

STEPHEN RICCIO A week-long archeological survey at a Davidson property has confirmed the site’s role as a historic trading site several centuries ago, and it

Fastball wraps up

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Oct. 3, 2020 The Shawville Men’s Fastpitch League wrapped up on Saturday night, closing out an abbreviated season with a pair of

Physio interrupted at Pontiac Hospital

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Oct. 7, 2020 Physiotherapy at the Pontiac Community Hospital has experienced a major disruption this year, and will likely remain limited for

Shawville Arena iced up

Employees at the Shawville Arena were hard at work this past week putting in the ice. This year, staff are experimenting with painting a section

Legion shares the wealth

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 1, 2020 The Pontiac Legion Branch 162 in Campbell’s Bay dispersed funds raised during their poppy campaign to a host

Tales from Vancouver

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Oct. 3, 2020 Venetia Crawford has been many places in her life, but she’s recently published a book detailing her time spent

COVID-19 updates

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Oct. 7, 2020 As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the Outaouais, cases are also rising within the Pontiac service area, with

Terry Fox run tallies more than 8,000 km

Though the Pontiac Terry Fox run wrapped up last week, participants were still logging their kilometres until Sept. 30, for a total of 40 days to mark the Marathon of Hope’s 40th anniversary. The group started off with a goal

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Cahill advances to the semifinals of La Voix

EMILY HSUEH PONTIAC Oct. 4, 2020 Michaela Cahill, the Fort Coulonge singer currently performing on La Voix, has sung her way to the semifinals of the competition. On Oct. 4, Cahill performed Lady Gaga’s You and I live against two

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Dig uncovers local history

STEPHEN RICCIO A week-long archeological survey at a Davidson property has confirmed the site’s role as a historic trading site several centuries ago, and it also uncovered artifacts that significantly predate European colonization. The trading fort that was in the

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Fastball wraps up

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Oct. 3, 2020 The Shawville Men’s Fastpitch League wrapped up on Saturday night, closing out an abbreviated season with a pair of games. Organizer Matt Greer said that despite the late start and the additional restrictions, they

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Physio interrupted at Pontiac Hospital

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Oct. 7, 2020 Physiotherapy at the Pontiac Community Hospital has experienced a major disruption this year, and will likely remain limited for the foreseeable future. According to CISSSO media relations agent Patricia Rhéaume, two of the hospital’s

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Shawville Arena iced up

Employees at the Shawville Arena were hard at work this past week putting in the ice. This year, staff are experimenting with painting a section of the arena’s concrete white to see if it improves the colour of the ice

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Legion shares the wealth

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 1, 2020 The Pontiac Legion Branch 162 in Campbell’s Bay dispersed funds raised during their poppy campaign to a host of local causes on Oct. 1. President Ron Woodstock told the assembled representatives that the

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Tales from Vancouver

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Oct. 3, 2020 Venetia Crawford has been many places in her life, but she’s recently published a book detailing her time spent in Vancouver, BC, titled Ventures to Vancouver. The book is a collection of interviews that

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COVID-19 updates

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Oct. 7, 2020 As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the Outaouais, cases are also rising within the Pontiac service area, with the MRC Pontiac and Municipality of Pontiac (MoP) now having a combined 13 cases. The

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28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

28 Jun

PPHS Reunion

June 28, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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