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Suspected vandalism temporarily closes park

CALEB NICKERSON LITCHFIELD Aug. 12, 2020 Suspected tampering to an internet transmission tower at the Litchfield Halte caused the recreation area to be closed temporarily

COVID-19 UPDATE

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Aug. 19, 2020 As of Monday afternoon, the Outaouais had 45 active cases (733 total, with 655 recovered) and four hospitalizations. The

UPA releases farm-finding app for consumers

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Aug. 19, 2020 The Quebec agricultural union (UPA) has created a mobile application called Mangeons Local with which consumers can locate farmers

Suspected vandalism temporarily closes park

CALEB NICKERSON LITCHFIELD Aug. 12, 2020 Suspected tampering to an internet transmission tower at the Litchfield Halte caused the recreation area to be closed temporarily last week. WePC co-owner Scott Lemay said that they were notified that . . .

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COVID-19 UPDATE

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Aug. 19, 2020 As of Monday afternoon, the Outaouais had 45 active cases (733 total, with 655 recovered) and four hospitalizations. The Municipality of Pontiac continues to be listed as having five or less cases, while the

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MRC Pontiac calls for new local projects

EMILY HSUEH PONTIAC Aug. 19, 2020 The MRC Pontiac is inviting local organizations and stakeholders in the territory to participate in a new call for projects. The Support for Regional Outreach Program of the Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR) provides

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UPA releases farm-finding app for consumers

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Aug. 19, 2020 The Quebec agricultural union (UPA) has created a mobile application called Mangeons Local with which consumers can locate farmers and better navigate the local market. Suzanne Laplante, the UPA agent for Pontiac, said that

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John Atkinson, a man of the people

CALEB NICKERSON John Atkinson was a man of the people. Whether it was from behind the bar at his watering hole on Hwy. 148 or coaching youth sports, he always knew how to put a smile on people’s faces and

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