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January 7, 2026

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Slaying giants

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

Godspeed, Maurice

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

Thanking the volunteers

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

Thoughts on Thanksgiving

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

Spoiled for choice

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,

Let’s keep it that way

Dear Editor, I know that you publish all letters to the editor but apparently Ms. Barber from Luskville, Que. is not so sure. She says

Like pulling teeth

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

Letters to the Editor

Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III Dear Editor, God Save the Queen, Elizabeth II! This was a common phrase in my life as a

Living in history

Two recent developments this past week are a reminder that we live in a time of change. The first is the death of Queen Elizabeth

Slaying giants

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

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Godspeed, Maurice

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

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Thanking the volunteers

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

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

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

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Spoiled for choice

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

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Let’s keep it that way

Dear Editor, I know that you publish all letters to the editor but apparently Ms. Barber from Luskville, Que. is not so sure. She says in her letter on Sept. 7, “ My note: I doubt that this will be

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Like pulling teeth

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.

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Letters to the Editor

Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III Dear Editor, God Save the Queen, Elizabeth II! This was a common phrase in my life as a child in Quyon in the 1950s. My father and Uncle Joe were members of the

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Living in history

Two recent developments this past week are a reminder that we live in a time of change. The first is the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Regardless of what you think about the monarchy or the royal family, the fact

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