Enough is enough
November 1, 2023
It is time for our community to unite and fight the CAQ The recent decision of the Quebec government to double tuition for students from
It is time for our community to unite and fight the CAQ The recent decision of the Quebec government to double tuition for students from
The president of the Pontiac Forestry Board asks if anything will be done to revive Pontiac’s forestry industry The first joint planning of wood producers
When I think of Quebec’s proposed tuition changes, I think of my friend Benjamin, a former housemate from Bishop’s University. He comes from the Lower
Like most of us, I learned with a mixture of astonishment and sadness of the forthcoming dismantling of Davidson Sawmills, feelings that I admit were
Algonquin People determined to protect Kitchi Sibi from radioactive waste dump The Ottawa River is a Canadian Heritage River that flows for 1300 Kilometres from
By Jen Montague Over the last few weeks, people of the Pontiac are just beginning to learn about the warden’s proposal to bring a mega
“The school is the single most important institution for the survival of the official language community, which itself is a true beneficiary under section 23
The wheels of the bus haven’t been going round and round since May 1, for thousands of students in the Pontiac and other regions of
The following is an abridged version of a submission by Pontiac Environment Protection (PEP) to the public hearings being convened on May 30 by the
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is proposing the construction of an engineered facility for the permanent disposal of low-level waste at Chalk River Laboratories. The proposal is
It is time for our community to unite and fight the CAQ The recent decision of the Quebec government to double tuition for students from the rest of Canada and abroad is another attack on the English-speaking community in Quebec.
The president of the Pontiac Forestry Board asks if anything will be done to revive Pontiac’s forestry industry The first joint planning of wood producers in Quebec was in 1956. It was farmers who decided that instead of selling four
When I think of Quebec’s proposed tuition changes, I think of my friend Benjamin, a former housemate from Bishop’s University. He comes from the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, with some French-Canadian ancestry from Quebec, he was largely a unilingual
Like most of us, I learned with a mixture of astonishment and sadness of the forthcoming dismantling of Davidson Sawmills, feelings that I admit were already very much in evidence following the loss of another sawmill, in Jovalco. Are we,
Algonquin People determined to protect Kitchi Sibi from radioactive waste dump The Ottawa River is a Canadian Heritage River that flows for 1300 Kilometres from its origin in central Quebec to its confluence with the St. Lawrence River at Montreal.
By Jen Montague Over the last few weeks, people of the Pontiac are just beginning to learn about the warden’s proposal to bring a mega garbage incineration plant to the region. It involves burning 400,000 tonnes of garbage each year,
“The school is the single most important institution for the survival of the official language community, which itself is a true beneficiary under section 23 of the Charter” (Arsenault-Cameron vs PEI, 2000) By Gillian Patenaude and concerned teachers of McDowell
The wheels of the bus haven’t been going round and round since May 1, for thousands of students in the Pontiac and other regions of Quebec due to an ongoing strike between the school bus drivers and their employer. Negotiations
The following is an abridged version of a submission by Pontiac Environment Protection (PEP) to the public hearings being convened on May 30 by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) on the proposal by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) to construct
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is proposing the construction of an engineered facility for the permanent disposal of low-level waste at Chalk River Laboratories. The proposal is now before Canada’s nuclear regulator, which will make a final decision following public hearings that
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
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
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