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Posting stirs controversy

CHRIS LOWREY SHAWVILLE Jan. 16, 2019 An online advertisement for a job posting at Shawville’s newly opened abattoir has stirred controversy online. The Kijiji ad

Oh-ver the moon

CHRIS LOWREY OTTAWA Jan. 14, 2019 It was a big night for Ottawa native Sandra Oh at the 76th annual Golden Globes awards as the

Pontiac Lions Midget A profile

NICK CURLEY AGE: 16 Number: 18 Curley feels that playing on a hockey team gives you the opportunity to develop friendships, since each year a

Quyon boil water advisory

CHRIS LOWREY QUYON Jan. 11, 2019 A broken water main in Quyon has forced residents to boil their water before consuming it. The Municipality of

Minor hockey roundup

Pontiac Midget A Lions The Midget A Lions had one game over the weekend. On Saturday, the team faced off against the Aylmer Extremes at

Give your two cents on school fees

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC Jan. 16, 2019 The Quebec Department of Education is looking to get a province-wide consensus on the fees that public schools can

Posting stirs controversy

CHRIS LOWREY SHAWVILLE Jan. 16, 2019 An online advertisement for a job posting at Shawville’s newly opened abattoir has stirred controversy online. The Kijiji ad said the Abattoir les Viandes du Pontiac was looking for a Halal butcher. The ad

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Oh-ver the moon

CHRIS LOWREY OTTAWA Jan. 14, 2019 It was a big night for Ottawa native Sandra Oh at the 76th annual Golden Globes awards as the actress took on hosting duties – and also took home an award. Oh won the

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Pontiac Lions Midget A profile

NICK CURLEY AGE: 16 Number: 18 Curley feels that playing on a hockey team gives you the opportunity to develop friendships, since each year a new group of first year players move up. As well, every season allows you to

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Quyon boil water advisory

CHRIS LOWREY QUYON Jan. 11, 2019 A broken water main in Quyon has forced residents to boil their water before consuming it. The Municipality of Pontiac said a boil water advisory will be necessary for “An indeterminate amount of time”

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Minor hockey roundup

Pontiac Midget A Lions The Midget A Lions had one game over the weekend. On Saturday, the team faced off against the Aylmer Extremes at home. The Lions dominated from the start and kept the Aylmer net minder busy throughout

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Give your two cents on school fees

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC Jan. 16, 2019 The Quebec Department of Education is looking to get a province-wide consensus on the fees that public schools can charge parents. This consultation comes in the wake of multi-million dollar class action suit being

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