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What’s closed? What’s open?

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 18, 2020 This week there were numerous announcements of temporary closures to blunt the impact of coronavirus on the province. In

A message from Pontiac Warden Jane Toller

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 18, 2020 MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller put out the following message on Friday afternoon in response to concerns about coronavirus:

Learning to market like a rock star

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE March 12, 2020 The Pontiac Conference Centre was packed on March 12 for an evening of marketing advice and rock and

St. Patrick’s Day in Pontiac

Darius Shahheydari Pontiac March 13-15, 2020 For several St. Patrick’s Day events that happened over the weekend, the COVID-19 outbreak was not enough to put

Concert night at the winery

Darius Shahheydari Clarendon March 14, 2020 Clarendon’s Little Red Wagon Winery hosted a concert this past Saturday night. Scott Judd and his family own the

COVID-19 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Darius Shahheydari Gatineau March 18, 2020 This past week, Quebec has applied a significant number of measures to combat COVID-19, which is now considered a

Snowmobiles rev up the region

Darius Shahheydari Fort Coulonge March 14, 2020 The annual snowmobile races took place at the track by the Centre de loisirs de Draveurs in Fort

Local toilet paper stocks snatched up

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC March 18, 2020 There’s hardly a square to spare when it comes to toilet paper in the Pontiac as fears related to the COVID-19 virus escalate. It’s not just toilet paper either, non-perishable food items are flying

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What’s closed? What’s open?

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 18, 2020 This week there were numerous announcements of temporary closures to blunt the impact of coronavirus on the province. In a press conference on Monday, Premier François Legault urged the public to avoid venturing out

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A message from Pontiac Warden Jane Toller

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC March 18, 2020 MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller put out the following message on Friday afternoon in response to concerns about coronavirus: “Dear residents of the Pontiac, as Warden I feel it is very important to communicate

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Otter Lake Golden Age card and dart results

Card results for Feb. 25 were: 50/50 went to Velma Lafleur and Attendance to Ann Bourgeau. Ladies’ first went to Florence Lafleur and second went to Marie Gauthier Men’s first was won by Denis Lafleur and second by Dave Lalonde.

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Learning to market like a rock star

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE March 12, 2020 The Pontiac Conference Centre was packed on March 12 for an evening of marketing advice and rock and roll. Organized by SADC Pontiac, “The Rock Star Startup” event was a success, attracting dozens

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St. Patrick’s Day in Pontiac

Darius Shahheydari Pontiac March 13-15, 2020 For several St. Patrick’s Day events that happened over the weekend, the COVID-19 outbreak was not enough to put them to bed. Doors remained open and guests, fewer or more than in their expected

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Concert night at the winery

Darius Shahheydari Clarendon March 14, 2020 Clarendon’s Little Red Wagon Winery hosted a concert this past Saturday night. Scott Judd and his family own the winery. Scott had his once-a-year opening act performing alongside Dr. Keith MacLellan. On the Eve

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COVID-19 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Darius Shahheydari Gatineau March 18, 2020 This past week, Quebec has applied a significant number of measures to combat COVID-19, which is now considered a pandemic. COVID-19, or coronaviruses, are described by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a family

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Snowmobiles rev up the region

Darius Shahheydari Fort Coulonge March 14, 2020 The annual snowmobile races took place at the track by the Centre de loisirs de Draveurs in Fort Coulonge last Saturday. Competitors were grouped into classes based on their age and the features

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