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March 11, 2026

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Poupore principal named new CSHBO DG

J.D. Potié FORT COULONGE June 17, 2019 On June 17, la Commission scolaire des Hauts-Bois de l’Outaouais (CSHBO) made a significant change to its governing

Palliative volunteers honoured

CALEB NICKERSON Shawville June 27, 2019 On June 27, freinds and staff from the local Palliative Care Unit gathered in Shawville at the Centre D’Accueil

Coulonge landmark on new stamp

J.D. Potié PONTIAC June 17, 2019 On June 17, Canada Post unveiled five new stamps, each featuring a historic Canadian covered bridge, including Fort Coulonge’s

Gone fishin’

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 8, 2019 On June 8, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered at Mill Dam Park in Shawville for the town’s annual Fishing

Poupore principal named new CSHBO DG

J.D. Potié FORT COULONGE June 17, 2019 On June 17, la Commission scolaire des Hauts-Bois de l’Outaouais (CSHBO) made a significant change to its governing body after officially appointing Denis Rossignol as its newest Director General. Following a brief transitioning

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Palliative volunteers honoured

CALEB NICKERSON Shawville June 27, 2019 On June 27, freinds and staff from the local Palliative Care Unit gathered in Shawville at the Centre D’Accueil Pontiac (CAP)’s Dale Thompson room for a celebration of volunteers, which turned out to be

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Coulonge landmark on new stamp

J.D. Potié PONTIAC June 17, 2019 On June 17, Canada Post unveiled five new stamps, each featuring a historic Canadian covered bridge, including Fort Coulonge’s very own Red Bridge. According to a press release issued by Canada Post, the stamps

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Big turnout for PPJ trail discussion at MRC

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY June 19, 2019 The MRC office in Campbell’s Bay had a line up stretching to the parking lot before the council meeting on June 19, with more than 50 citizens turning out to discuss a controversial

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Propane tank sparks fire at transfer station

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON June 14, 2019 Fire crews responded to a call at the local transfer station on Friday morning, after a ruptured propane tank exploded and set some compacted garbage alight. Thankfully no one was injured and damage to

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Gone fishin’

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 8, 2019 On June 8, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered at Mill Dam Park in Shawville for the town’s annual Fishing Derby. Organized by the municipality, the event served as an opportunity for parents to bring

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Lobster fest at the Shawville Lions Club

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 8, 2019 On June 8, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered at the Shawville Lions Club for its first annual lobster dinner. Organized by the Lions Club, the event served as an opportunity for locals to get

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DIFD tournament returns for ninth year

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE May 31 – June 2, 2019 Last weekend, hundreds of people gathered at Elwood Dale Park in Shawville to play some sports in support of a mental health initiative. Organized by local residents Hailey Murray, Kegan Keon

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