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CANAMEX project sees progress

CALEB NICKERSON Pontiac May 8, 2019 Significant developments have been made in the creation of an international agri-tourism circuit, according to a local farmer who

Evacuees tell their stories

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 5, 2019 Within the last few weeks, rising waters have devastated various parts of the region forcing hundreds of residents to

Local volunteers recognized with medal

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 13, 2019 On April 13, two Pontiac residents were honoured with special pieces of silverware commemorating their volunteering efforts and dedication

Shawville church groups help feed an army

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE April 30, 2019 This past week, residents of Shawville have probably noticed the contingent of military vehicles parked outside the local arena.

Get to know your tires

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 6, 2019 If you haven’t heard, it’s springtime and that means you should’ve probably changed your tires already. Since your tires

One injured in Campbell’s Bay fire

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 21, 2019 One man was sent to hospital with minor injuries after a house fire in Campbell’s Bay the evening

Perfect harmony

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE April 27, 2019 The Anglican Church Hall in Shawville was a popular spot on Saturday evening as The Valley Harmonizers brought their

Car chase leads to arrest

CALEB NICKERSON allumettes Island April 24, 2019 An Upper Pontiac man is facing several charges following a chase with police late Wednesday evening. At around

CANAMEX project sees progress

CALEB NICKERSON Pontiac May 8, 2019 Significant developments have been made in the creation of an international agri-tourism circuit, according to a local farmer who is coordinating the project. Allumettes Island resident David Gillespie appeared at the 36th Annual Vermont

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Evacuees tell their stories

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 5, 2019 Within the last few weeks, rising waters have devastated various parts of the region forcing hundreds of residents to leave their homes behind having to find shelter elsewhere. From the Tim Hortons Camp in

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Local volunteers recognized with medal

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 13, 2019 On April 13, two Pontiac residents were honoured with special pieces of silverware commemorating their volunteering efforts and dedication to their communities. At a ceremony held at the Université du Québec en Outaouais in

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Shawville church groups help feed an army

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE April 30, 2019 This past week, residents of Shawville have probably noticed the contingent of military vehicles parked outside the local arena. That’s because the local barn was host to a company of Canadian Forces personnel who

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Get to know your tires

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 6, 2019 If you haven’t heard, it’s springtime and that means you should’ve probably changed your tires already. Since your tires are the only thing separating your vehicle from the ground, they should always be one

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One injured in Campbell’s Bay fire

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 21, 2019 One man was sent to hospital with minor injuries after a house fire in Campbell’s Bay the evening of Easter Sunday. Campbell’s Bay-Litchfield Fire Chief Kevin Kluke said that his department was called

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Perfect harmony

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE April 27, 2019 The Anglican Church Hall in Shawville was a popular spot on Saturday evening as The Valley Harmonizers brought their barbershop chorus performance to the Pontiac. The 18 performers were made up of gentlemen from

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Car chase leads to arrest

CALEB NICKERSON allumettes Island April 24, 2019 An Upper Pontiac man is facing several charges following a chase with police late Wednesday evening. At around 11:30 p.m. on April 24, Sûreté du Québec officers were patrolling the parking lot of

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