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December 17, 2025

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Fortin talks anglo rights at RAWQ event

Pontiac MNA André Fortin met with constituents Friday night at the Little Red Wagon Winery in Clarendon to address concerns from members of the region’s

CNL appeals federal court order

The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient

Doubles ‘Spiel makes a comeback

The Shawville Curling Club welcomed back a long lost friend on Saturday. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, curlers hit the ice for

Fortin talks anglo rights at RAWQ event

Pontiac MNA André Fortin met with constituents Friday night at the Little Red Wagon Winery in Clarendon to address concerns from members of the region’s English-speaking community about certain provincial policies some feel are having a negative impact on the

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Heating system malfunction at ESSC prompts evacuation

Nobody was injured Wednesday afternoon after a pellet stove at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC) malfunctioned, causing smoke to circulate through the school’s ventilation system and all occupants of the building to be evacuated. Mansfield and Pontefract fire chief Patrick Bertrand

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CNL appeals federal court order

The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient consultations with Kebaowek First Nation regarding its plans for the facility, a decision which could

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Pontiac gardeners gather for second Seedy Saturday

The Thorne Community Recreation Association had an earthy smell Saturday morning for the community’s second annual Seedy Saturday event, which brought together local gardeners to swap seeds and pick up new techniques. Christine Anderson, one of the event’s organizers, said

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Doubles ‘Spiel makes a comeback

The Shawville Curling Club welcomed back a long lost friend on Saturday. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, curlers hit the ice for a doubles bonspiel, organized by club members Jeff Russell and Justine Tanguay. Doubles is different

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