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February 25, 2026

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Poutine paradise opens in Shawville

Shawville residents hungry for casual fare are in luck this summer. The town’s Main Street chip stand has reopened after a year-long hiatus, this time

Bristol eyeing June pier re-opening

The Municipality of Bristol is on track to reopening its landmark pier in Norway Bay in time for this year’s cottage season, after keeping it

Poutine paradise opens in Shawville

Shawville residents hungry for casual fare are in luck this summer. The town’s Main Street chip stand has reopened after a year-long hiatus, this time with a new cook. Now called Poutine du Paradis (Paradise Poutine), the stand is the

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Shawville shops local at street market

Pedestrian traffic took over Shawville’s Main Street on Saturday for the first street market of the summer season. The town was abuzz with life as curious shoppers browsed wares from around 30 vendors, selling everything from freeze-dried foods to photographs

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Otter Lake assembly picks first projects

The Otter Lake Community Assembly’s first official meeting on Saturday saw members narrow down a select few projects the group will focus its efforts on over the coming weeks and months. After a lively discussion from the roughly 20 attendees

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Flavours of Africa come to Mansfield

People looking to eat a home-cooked meal within view of Mansfield’s historic red bridge will now be able to do so at the town’s newest restaurant, the Terrace du Pont Rouge, which opened its doors Saturday.

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Bristol eyeing June pier re-opening

The Municipality of Bristol is on track to reopening its landmark pier in Norway Bay in time for this year’s cottage season, after keeping it closed due to safety concerns for the entirety of last summer. At Bristol’s May 5

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Language enthusiasts get chatty at meetup

French and English learners alike got out of their comfort zones on May 7 for a conversational language exchange at Shawville’s Café 349. Put on by the Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ), the event provided a space for the

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