Breaking through the spectacle
The recent announcement that former US President Donald Trump will be seeking re-election will put the media, their audiences, politicians and civil society to a
The recent announcement that former US President Donald Trump will be seeking re-election will put the media, their audiences, politicians and civil society to a
With the passing of Remembrance Day, it’s important to centre on and bolster a common sentiment of the ceremonies that took place in the Pontiac
The Ontario government’s recent use of the notwithstanding clause to undercut the rights of citizens – in this case, the right of education assistants, school
What do higher costs for things like food and cell service, the lack of trust in the “media” or even the lowering quality of entertainment
The passing of Maurice Beauregard is a difficult loss for Campbell’s Bay and the whole Pontiac. First as a firefighter, then a town councillor and
The Pontiac is blessed with many volunteer organizations that do crucial work to make life here better than it would otherwise be, organizations staffed by
With the memories of Thanksgiving weekend still fresh in our minds, now might be a good time to reflect on the nature of the holiday
Despite not winning a majority of votes, the CAQ once again has formed a majority government, this time larger than the last. This means a
With the election day coming next Monday, here are a few thoughts on the candidates vying for your vote. Incumbent Quebec Liberal MNA André Fortin,
The announcement of the closure of the Centre Dentaire Shawville at the end of the month is troubling news for many residents of the area
The recent announcement that former US President Donald Trump will be seeking re-election will put the media, their audiences, politicians and civil society to a test. The test is whether or not anyone has learned one of the most important
With the passing of Remembrance Day, it’s important to centre on and bolster a common sentiment of the ceremonies that took place in the Pontiac and across the country; that War is a tragedy that we should do all that
The Ontario government’s recent use of the notwithstanding clause to undercut the rights of citizens – in this case, the right of education assistants, school custodians and librarians to strike – is a strategy all too familiar to religious and
What do higher costs for things like food and cell service, the lack of trust in the “media” or even the lowering quality of entertainment have in common? The answer is that the industries that provide these goods and services
The passing of Maurice Beauregard is a difficult loss for Campbell’s Bay and the whole Pontiac. First as a firefighter, then a town councillor and finally as mayor of Campbell’s Bay, Beauregard has long been committed to public service. Widely
The Pontiac is blessed with many volunteer organizations that do crucial work to make life here better than it would otherwise be, organizations staffed by people who donate their time and are funded, in large part, by donations. Their volunteer
With the memories of Thanksgiving weekend still fresh in our minds, now might be a good time to reflect on the nature of the holiday and what it actually means to be thankful. The four century old tradition began as
Despite not winning a majority of votes, the CAQ once again has formed a majority government, this time larger than the last. This means a party that represents 41 per cent of Quebcers who voted will have 100 per cent
With the election day coming next Monday, here are a few thoughts on the candidates vying for your vote. Incumbent Quebec Liberal MNA André Fortin, originally from Quyon, has represented Pontiac since 2014. As a result, he really needs no
The announcement of the closure of the Centre Dentaire Shawville at the end of the month is troubling news for many residents of the area and is a symptom of the systemic problems in the way Canada handles dental care.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!
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