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June 25, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Voting to save the CBC

Dear Editor, With a federal election fast approaching, I am writing to draw your readers’ attention to an imminent threat to Canada’s cultural sovereignty –

Here come the lukewarm slogans

Dear Editor, We are entering a federal election cycle. We have to cope with the disconnect of voting for a local candidate who is beholden,

The little things

Dear Editor, “It’s the little things . . . that make life such a big deal.” This quote, from the 80s-era musical group Timbuk 3,

Dear Pierre Poilievre

Dear Pierre Poilievre, It was only a few short months ago that you were the heir apparent to becoming the next prime minister of Canada.

Blaming Canada

Dear Editor, Funnily enough, MAGA supporters claim that if Canada was to join the USA, Canadians would get to enjoy a higher standard of living.

A great time to be a billionaire

Dear Editor, For those readers of this paper who are already billionaires, I congratulate you on a brilliant career choice. Your chances of success are

Confusion at the recycle bin

Dear Editor, The latest information on how to sort our recyclable refuse came in the mail as a black and white flyer from the local

Civilizations come and go

Dear Editor, I’ve been taking an informal course of study of long-gone civilizations via YouTube University. Today, I watched a linguist tell of the language

Nature is cruel

Dear Editor, That’s what I thought on Sunday. Y’see, I’d spent three days shovelling my driveway and digging out what remains of my firewood supply,

Voting to save the CBC

Dear Editor, With a federal election fast approaching, I am writing to draw your readers’ attention to an imminent threat to Canada’s cultural sovereignty – one whose urgency grows by the day, as President Donald Trump continues his unprovoked economic

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Here come the lukewarm slogans

Dear Editor, We are entering a federal election cycle. We have to cope with the disconnect of voting for a local candidate who is beholden, more or less, to a nation-wide organization. One might agree with the local candidate, while

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The little things

Dear Editor, “It’s the little things . . . that make life such a big deal.” This quote, from the 80s-era musical group Timbuk 3, sums up a bunch of issues for me. The small tidbits of actual information one

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Dear Pierre Poilievre

Dear Pierre Poilievre, It was only a few short months ago that you were the heir apparent to becoming the next prime minister of Canada. Oh, those crafty Liberals. They, ethically or not, did find a way to delay the

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Blaming Canada

Dear Editor, Funnily enough, MAGA supporters claim that if Canada was to join the USA, Canadians would get to enjoy a higher standard of living. Meanwhile, the American president has repeatedly stated that he wants to make America great again,

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A great time to be a billionaire

Dear Editor, For those readers of this paper who are already billionaires, I congratulate you on a brilliant career choice. Your chances of success are virtually assured. The world will kowtow to your every whim, and you can rest easy

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Confusion at the recycle bin

Dear Editor, The latest information on how to sort our recyclable refuse came in the mail as a black and white flyer from the local municipality. It indicates that we must decode what kind of container is biodegradable as it

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Civilizations come and go

Dear Editor, I’ve been taking an informal course of study of long-gone civilizations via YouTube University. Today, I watched a linguist tell of the language of the Hittite culture, once a thriving empire, centred around what is now Turkey. Little

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Nature is cruel

Dear Editor, That’s what I thought on Sunday. Y’see, I’d spent three days shovelling my driveway and digging out what remains of my firewood supply, only to awaken Sunday to see my hard work erased. I could have imagined that

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July 1, 2025
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Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
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13 Jul

Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley

July 13, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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.

13 Jul

Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley

July 13, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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.

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

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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