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June 11, 2025

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Terry Fox run wraps up

Caleb Nickerson The Pontiac Terry Fox challenge wrapped up this week, and participants gathered on the PPJ trail in Shawville on Monday morning to celebrate.

Work continues on Shawville water system

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 30, 2020  Work is underway on Shawville’s water tower, which has led to some disruptions to the town’s water system. The

After hours dumping no more

STEPHEN RICCIO CLARENDON Sept. 21, 2020  The Municipality of Clarendon has decided to remove the after-hours garbage bins that were positioned outside of its transfer

Shawville Arena gets new boards

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 30, 2020  Though the nature of this year’s hockey season is up in the air, volunteers and staff have been hard

Quyon Lions seek new members

CALEB NICKERSON QUYON Sept. 30, 2020  The Quyon Lions have begun to settle into their new home at the new community centre in town, and

COVID-19 update

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Sept. 30, 2020  The Fort Coulonge/Mansfield et Pontefract resident that self-reported her positive COVID-19 test on Sept. 18 has confirmed through Facebook

Outaouais officials get behind nursing pilot

STEPHEN RICCIO OUTAOUAIS Sept. 21, 2020  The Outaouais council of wardens, or CPO, unanimously approved an MRC Pontiac-led proposal for a nursing pay pilot program

English school board ready to adjust

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Sept. 30, 2020  With the Outaouais region entering the orange level warning for COVID-19 precautions and schools temporarily closing in other areas

Fundraiser for farm support workers

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Sept. 30, 2020  A Gofundme has been started to raise money for two new support workers for local agriculture workers and their

Terry Fox run wraps up

Caleb Nickerson The Pontiac Terry Fox challenge wrapped up this week, and participants gathered on the PPJ trail in Shawville on Monday morning to celebrate. As of Sept. 28, the group boasted a weekly total was 1,361.12 km, compared to

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Local songstress to perform live on La Voix

EMILY HSUEH FORT COULONGE Sept. 30, 2020  A singer from the Pontiac is stepping into the national spotlight in hopes of winning it big. Fort Coulonge resident Michaela Cahill, 26, is a well known musician in the community, and has

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Work continues on Shawville water system

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 30, 2020  Work is underway on Shawville’s water tower, which has led to some disruptions to the town’s water system. The work will repair damage to the upper panels of the tower, which were damaged by

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After hours dumping no more

STEPHEN RICCIO CLARENDON Sept. 21, 2020  The Municipality of Clarendon has decided to remove the after-hours garbage bins that were positioned outside of its transfer station on 7th Concession after experiencing ongoing abuse of the dumpsters. Director General Patricia Hobbs

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Shawville Arena gets new boards

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 30, 2020  Though the nature of this year’s hockey season is up in the air, volunteers and staff have been hard at work replacing the boards in the Shawville Arena. Arena Manager Wes Tubman said that

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Quyon Lions seek new members

CALEB NICKERSON QUYON Sept. 30, 2020  The Quyon Lions have begun to settle into their new home at the new community centre in town, and are seeking new blood to bolster their numbers.  Lion Bob Young, one of the club’s

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COVID-19 update

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Sept. 30, 2020  The Fort Coulonge/Mansfield et Pontefract resident that self-reported her positive COVID-19 test on Sept. 18 has confirmed through Facebook that her husband and daughter have both tested negative for the virus, according to MRC

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Outaouais officials get behind nursing pilot

STEPHEN RICCIO OUTAOUAIS Sept. 21, 2020  The Outaouais council of wardens, or CPO, unanimously approved an MRC Pontiac-led proposal for a nursing pay pilot program at their Sept. 21 meeting, leaving its fate in the hands of Mathieu Lacombe, the

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English school board ready to adjust

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Sept. 30, 2020  With the Outaouais region entering the orange level warning for COVID-19 precautions and schools temporarily closing in other areas of the province due to positive test results, the Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) is

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Fundraiser for farm support workers

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Sept. 30, 2020  A Gofundme has been started to raise money for two new support workers for local agriculture workers and their families.  The new hires are part of the Écoute agricole program, which is administered by

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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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