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January 21, 2026

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Christmas comes early in Otter Lake

Christmas came early to Otter Lake residents of all ages on Saturday, thanks to two separate events that brought holiday-themed festivities to various corners of

Shawville Lions host 12th annual Jamboree

The twelfth annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree saw about 150 trailers park up at the Armstrong Farm off Hwy. 148 outside of Shawville for the weekend, to enjoy three days of Ottawa Valley country music. “Its a lot of work

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Christmas comes early in Otter Lake

Christmas came early to Otter Lake residents of all ages on Saturday, thanks to two separate events that brought holiday-themed festivities to various corners of the municipality. On Saturday morning, Parc Leslie hosted an unusual mix of sunscreen and Santa

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PHS teachers bring ‘Holmes’ the hardware

Pontiac High School teacher Phil Holmes was recognized this spring by a provincial organization for his efforts promoting student engagement in and outside of the classroom. Holmes, who teaches agriculture and drama at the school and is involved in extracurricular

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MRC Pontiac to develop flood adaptation plan

A new initiative launched this spring will see the MRC Pontiac develop a plan to protect residents, property and infrastructure throughout its 18 municipalities from flooding. The MRC is teaming up with Outaouais environmental agency CREDDO to lead a working

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Pontiac at risk of losing last wildlife protection office

The Pontiac’s last wildlife protection office could be in jeopardy of closing, leaving the region without any employees working from inside the territory. According to Quebec wildlife protection agents’ union president Martin Perreault, three weeks ago the province’s environment ministry

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Otter Lake awards money to two community projects

An Otter Lake committee has chosen two projects to receive money as part of the municipality’s participatory budget program launched this spring. The Otter Lake 150 committee will receive $12,950 toward celebrations for the municipality’s 150th anniversary next year, and

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