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March 11, 2026

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The Flying Elbows back for more

Brett Thoms Shawville March 30-April 1, 2023 The Flying Elbows Hockey tournament returned to the Shawville arena last week. Held between Thursday to Saturday, the

Early Easter in the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Pontiac April 2, 2023 Three early Easter events were held across the Pontiac last weekend. The first was the Shawville Easter Tea held

U18 Comets secure championship

Tim Ferrigan Fort-Coulonge March 27, 2023 The Fort-Coulonge Midget (U18) Comets, many playing in their final game of minor hockey, had the biggest win of

St. Pats around the Pontiac

Campbell’s Bay Legion hosts St. Patrick’s Day party Connor Lalande Campbell’s Bay March 17, 2023 In a celebration of Irish heritage, the Campbell’s Bay Legion

10th edition of the Pontiac Cup a success

A three on three hockey tournament was held last week in Fort-Coulonge. After a three-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the organizers were excited to bring back the 10th edition. Danick Boisvert, main coordinator of this year’s edition, was

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The Flying Elbows back for more

Brett Thoms Shawville March 30-April 1, 2023 The Flying Elbows Hockey tournament returned to the Shawville arena last week. Held between Thursday to Saturday, the tournament saw 16 teams across two divisions compete in the annual charity hockey showdown. Hockey

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Early Easter in the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Pontiac April 2, 2023 Three early Easter events were held across the Pontiac last weekend. The first was the Shawville Easter Tea held in the United Church in Shawville on Saturday. Organized as a part of Shawville 150

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Ban on US biosolids: Was the Pontiac at risk?

Pierre Cyr Pontiac March 27, 2023 Last fall, during Radio-Canada’s La Semaine Verte and Enquête programs, the unknown long-term impact of importing and spreading biosolids from the United States as agricultural fertilizer was brought to light. To put it bluntly,

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U18 Comets secure championship

Tim Ferrigan Fort-Coulonge March 27, 2023 The Fort-Coulonge Midget (U18) Comets, many playing in their final game of minor hockey, had the biggest win of their lives on Sunday, defeating the Renfrew Timberwolves in the third and deciding game of

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Raymond Pilon new mayor of Campbell’s Bay

Brett Thoms Pontiac March 26, 2023 A by-election to fill the post was officially announced on March 9. Candidates had between March 10 and March 24 to register. If more than one candidate contested the election, the vote was set

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St. Pats around the Pontiac

Campbell’s Bay Legion hosts St. Patrick’s Day party Connor Lalande Campbell’s Bay March 17, 2023 In a celebration of Irish heritage, the Campbell’s Bay Legion sponsored a St. Patrick’s Day gathering at the Campbell’s Bay RA hall this past Friday.

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DG of Western Quebec School Board to retire

Connor Lalande Pontiac March 15, 2023 Director General of the Western Quebec School Board, Mike Dubeau, has advised the Council of Commissioners that he will be retiring. In a statement made available by the school board, acting chairman, Wayne Daly,

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