‘Flushable wipes aren’t flushable’
January 13, 2025
The Municipality of Mansfield and Pontefract’s sewage system is holding on by a thread, due in large part to residents putting non-flushable items such as
The Municipality of Mansfield and Pontefract’s sewage system is holding on by a thread, due in large part to residents putting non-flushable items such as
The healthcare network says the cuts won’t affect health services.
When you think about what food goes on your plate, you might not be thinking about the most recent version of the Canadian Food Guide.
The viewing room at the Shawville Curling Club was busy all day Saturday as 12 teams competed in the 44th annual Farmers Bonspiel. However, a
Todd Hoffman, the candidate for the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) in the Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi riding, hosted a small gathering of about 15 people at
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a
In 2016, a group of industrious volunteers set to work converting a network of portage routes and logging roads along Pontiac’s western-most river into a
The medical clinic, home to 13 family doctors, a physiotherapist, two specialized nurse practitioners, an osteopath and an after-hours care clinic, has served a critical
Susan Richardson is determined not to fall behind when it comes to technology. The Shawville senior has a tablet which she uses for email and
The Municipality of Mansfield and Pontefract’s sewage system is holding on by a thread, due in large part to residents putting non-flushable items such as baby wipes and other sanitary products down the drain.
The healthcare network says the cuts won’t affect health services.
When you think about what food goes on your plate, you might not be thinking about the most recent version of the Canadian Food Guide. Many people may not have even looked at the guide since first learning about it
The viewing room at the Shawville Curling Club was busy all day Saturday as 12 teams competed in the 44th annual Farmers Bonspiel. However, a quick scan of the room revealed not everyone there was a farmer. Eric Smith, who
Todd Hoffman, the candidate for the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) in the Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi riding, hosted a small gathering of about 15 people at his Brauwerk Hoffman Brewery in Campbell’s Bay on Saturday to answer questions from supporters and
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a collection of kitchen secrets from across the region, published by Pontiac Printshop in 1968. Our
In 2016, a group of industrious volunteers set to work converting a network of portage routes and logging roads along Pontiac’s western-most river into a 26-kilometre back-country hiking trail. This month, the group acquired a historic property that will help
The medical clinic, home to 13 family doctors, a physiotherapist, two specialized nurse practitioners, an osteopath and an after-hours care clinic, has served a critical role in connecting Pontiac residents with basic healthcare over the years.
Susan Richardson is determined not to fall behind when it comes to technology. The Shawville senior has a tablet which she uses for email and Facebook, but she doesn’t know how to connect to a WiFi network. “At Hursty’s Restaurant,
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