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June 11, 2025

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Lions grill for Terry

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 17, 2020 The Shawville Lions Club held their annual barbeque in support of the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 17, though

Terry Fox run exceeds distance goal

The Pontiac Terry Fox challenge is currently underway, with participants taking to their local trails and streets to log kilometres up until Sept. 30. The

Balling for the Shawville RA

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 17-18, 2020 Elwood Dale Park in Shawville was alive with fast and slow pitch action, as the annual RA ball tournament

New health care graduates celebrate

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 18, 2020 Friday marked the end of a local three-month expedited course for health care workers at the Pontiac Continuing Education

Local artist participates in virtual show

During COVID-19, artists are busy, many maintaining visibility/selling via social media such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and websites. Here, Quyon artist Katharine Fletcher is shown

A fair experience at the manor

MIKE ATHEY CAMPBELL’S BAY Sept. 18, 2020 The Shawville Fair may have been cancelled, but that didn’t stop the Friends of St. Joseph’s Manor from

COVID-19 Update

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Sept. 16, 2020 A woman from the Fort Coulonge/Mansfield et Pontefract area self-reported her positive COVID-19 test on Sept. 18. CHIP 101.9

Accident seriously injures man

STEPHEN RICCIO MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC Sept. 16, 2020 A Stittsville man was seriously injured in a boating accident on Sept. 16, falling out of his

Lotus Clinic extends hours

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 14, 2020 The Lotus Clinic in Shawville announced that starting on Sept. 14, they would be extending their hours for “minor

Lions grill for Terry

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 17, 2020 The Shawville Lions Club held their annual barbeque in support of the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 17, though the circumstances were a little different this year, due to public health restrictions. Instead of

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Terry Fox run exceeds distance goal

The Pontiac Terry Fox challenge is currently underway, with participants taking to their local trails and streets to log kilometres up until Sept. 30. The goal for the end of the month is for the Pontiac walkers, runners and bikers

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Balling for the Shawville RA

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 17-18, 2020 Elwood Dale Park in Shawville was alive with fast and slow pitch action, as the annual RA ball tournament got underway on Friday night. Organizer Matt Greer explained that the fundraiser has been going

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New health care graduates celebrate

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 18, 2020 Friday marked the end of a local three-month expedited course for health care workers at the Pontiac Continuing Education Centre (PCEC) and all 11 grads are fully employed at local facilities. A modest ceremony

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Local artist participates in virtual show

During COVID-19, artists are busy, many maintaining visibility/selling via social media such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and websites. Here, Quyon artist Katharine Fletcher is shown being videotaped at her Spiritwood Studio for the MAG (Merrickville Artist Guild) Virtual Studio Tour.

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Thrifty business at Shawville United Church

EMILY HSUEH SHAWVILLE Sept. 23, 2020 The Shawville United Church may be closed for services, but the church is still playing host to a community staple, with COVID-19 restrictions of course. Every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to noon, the

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A fair experience at the manor

MIKE ATHEY CAMPBELL’S BAY Sept. 18, 2020 The Shawville Fair may have been cancelled, but that didn’t stop the Friends of St. Joseph’s Manor from holding a fair of their own on Sept. 18. Residents and staff dressed up in

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COVID-19 Update

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Sept. 16, 2020 A woman from the Fort Coulonge/Mansfield et Pontefract area self-reported her positive COVID-19 test on Sept. 18. CHIP 101.9 reported that Marie-Pier Morais, a CISSSO employee, posted to her Facebook that she contracted the

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Accident seriously injures man

STEPHEN RICCIO MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC Sept. 16, 2020 A Stittsville man was seriously injured in a boating accident on Sept. 16, falling out of his watercraft in the Ottawa River near chemin du Bord de l’Eau in Luskville. The man,

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Lotus Clinic extends hours

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 14, 2020 The Lotus Clinic in Shawville announced that starting on Sept. 14, they would be extending their hours for “minor emergencies” on evenings and weekends. Clinic owner Joanne Romain said that the changes were made

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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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