Abattoir gets $100K for hiring manager, specialists
April 21, 2025
New funding coming from the MRC Pontiac will help the abattoir bring in needed expertise. Meanwhile, the MRC says the AgriSaveur kitchen should be open
New funding coming from the MRC Pontiac will help the abattoir bring in needed expertise. Meanwhile, the MRC says the AgriSaveur kitchen should be open
A farming talk given on best practices for reducing GHGs and increasing biodiversity raised questions about the industry’s climate responsibilities.
Two Pontiac farmers organized an afternoon of learning and networking for women in agriculture to exchange knowledge share experiences of working in what is still
A new kind of support is now available to farmers across Canada who may be struggling with their mental health – a crisis line that
The Clarendon and Starks Corners chapters of the Pontiac Women’s Institute held their annual information session on Wednesday morning at the Shawville United Church, bringing
Wondering what to do with your now-retired Christmas tree? Feed it to a local goat! “They’ll take it all the way down to the bark
The Navan vet can now be granted a permanent Quebec permit.
The dining room at Little Red Wagon winery just outside of Shawville was standing room-only for the UPA’s (Union des producteurs agricoles) Outaouais-Laurentides sector congress
On Tuesday evening the MRC Pontiac presented the latest version of its plan for developing the agricultural industry in the Pontiac at a public consultation
La Fée des Bois Apothecary played host to the second annual Outaouais Herb Gathering Festival over the weekend in Greermount. Visitors, who came from across
New funding coming from the MRC Pontiac will help the abattoir bring in needed expertise. Meanwhile, the MRC says the AgriSaveur kitchen should be open early this summer.
A farming talk given on best practices for reducing GHGs and increasing biodiversity raised questions about the industry’s climate responsibilities.
Two Pontiac farmers organized an afternoon of learning and networking for women in agriculture to exchange knowledge share experiences of working in what is still considered by some to be a male-dominated industry.
A new kind of support is now available to farmers across Canada who may be struggling with their mental health – a crisis line that can be called at any hour of the day, 365 days a year. The free
The Clarendon and Starks Corners chapters of the Pontiac Women’s Institute held their annual information session on Wednesday morning at the Shawville United Church, bringing together community leaders in agriculture, healthcare and education to share updates on past projects and
Wondering what to do with your now-retired Christmas tree? Feed it to a local goat! “They’ll take it all the way down to the bark and then even use the trunk to scratch their horns,” says Clarendon farmer Meredith Closs.
The Navan vet can now be granted a permanent Quebec permit.
The dining room at Little Red Wagon winery just outside of Shawville was standing room-only for the UPA’s (Union des producteurs agricoles) Outaouais-Laurentides sector congress on Friday night. Agricultural producers from across the Pontiac, as well as members of the
On Tuesday evening the MRC Pontiac presented the latest version of its plan for developing the agricultural industry in the Pontiac at a public consultation meeting hosted at the new market building in Chapeau. The plan is referred to as
La Fée des Bois Apothecary played host to the second annual Outaouais Herb Gathering Festival over the weekend in Greermount. Visitors, who came from across Quebec and Ontario, were invited to camp on the farm and partake in a series
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada
Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.
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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