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June 25, 2026

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Onslow spring fair makes a splash

The schoolyard at Onslow Elementary in Quyon was alive with activity on Thursday night as the school’s home and school committee hosted its annual spring

PHS celebrates student-athletes

Last Wednesday evening, Pontiac High School’s auditorium was filled for the school’s annual athletic banquet.  The evening was hosted by physical education teacher Chad Davis,

ESSC students share their creative sides

Young artists at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge put their best work on display last week in the school’s third annual arts showcase.  On Tuesday evening, the

Chapeau punches up at nationals

The Chapeau Karate Club is celebrating a successful weekend after its members earned a total of 18 medals at the national Itosu-Kai karate championship hosted

Onslow spring fair makes a splash

The schoolyard at Onslow Elementary in Quyon was alive with activity on Thursday night as the school’s home and school committee hosted its annual spring fair.  President Amanda MacKechnie said this is the committee’s second annual spring fair after taking

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PHS celebrates student-athletes

Last Wednesday evening, Pontiac High School’s auditorium was filled for the school’s annual athletic banquet.  The evening was hosted by physical education teacher Chad Davis, who began with a short story about the Grade 11 male beep test record, which

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ESSC students share their creative sides

Young artists at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge put their best work on display last week in the school’s third annual arts showcase.  On Tuesday evening, the school’s library was transformed into a gallery, its book shelves hung with about 100 pieces

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HQ proposes route for new transmission lines

Hydro-Québec has put forward a proposal for where it will build the new transmission lines that will connect the Cadieux substation to the new substation it plans to build in  Mansfield-et-Pontefract.  Last May, the hydro provider announced plans to  build

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Samonix info session coming to Campbell’s Bay

A public information session about Samonix’s proposed land-based salmon farm will be held by the Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE) on June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at  the Campbell’s Bay RA. Samonix, a company based in Chelsea, is proposing

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Otter Lake councillor resigns after six months

Gerry Bimm has stepped down from his position as municipal councillor in Otter Lake, leaving the municipality’s seat two vacant.  Bimm submitted his resignation letter to the municipality on Apr. 29, and it was received by council at its May

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Chapeau punches up at nationals

The Chapeau Karate Club is celebrating a successful weekend after its members earned a total of 18 medals at the national Itosu-Kai karate championship hosted this weekend in Pembroke.  Over 100 athletes, many of whom are from the Toronto area,

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