Japanese exchange student visits family that helped her find faith
September 1, 2025
When Ayumi Yoshikata came to the Pontiac from Itoshima, Japan, 25 years ago, she came to learn English – but left with a lifetime of
When Ayumi Yoshikata came to the Pontiac from Itoshima, Japan, 25 years ago, she came to learn English – but left with a lifetime of
Garrett Kensley’s first illustrated book offers a creative alternative to the traditional alphabet, one he developed after years of studying the 26-letter rhyme he first
Following two local drownings over the past two months, members of the local whitewater paddling community are calling for municipalities and MRCs to do more
The municipality is looking at ways to save costs, while ensuring best fire response times across its territory.
Residents of Campbell’s Bay will have the opportunity this month to vote on projects they wish to see implemented in their town, as the municipality’s
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of
Organizers of the third annual Maurice Bearegard 3-pitch ball tournament have donated the $10,000 raised at this year’s event to the Municipality of Campbell’s Bay
It’s a grey Thursday at Shawville’s Elwood Dale field as the Quyon Flyers take the field for their weekly men’s league game. It’s the first
The Pontiac’s last wildlife protection office could be in jeopardy of closing, leaving the region without any employees working from inside the territory. According to
An Otter Lake committee has chosen two projects to receive money as part of the municipality’s participatory budget program launched this spring. The Otter Lake
When Ayumi Yoshikata came to the Pontiac from Itoshima, Japan, 25 years ago, she came to learn English – but left with a lifetime of reading to do. Her exchange program in Canada led her one Sunday to a Shawville
Garrett Kensley’s first illustrated book offers a creative alternative to the traditional alphabet, one he developed after years of studying the 26-letter rhyme he first memorized, forwards and backwards, at three years old.
Following two local drownings over the past two months, members of the local whitewater paddling community are calling for municipalities and MRCs to do more to support water safety and awareness. Jim Coffey of Esprit Rafting and rafting instructor Katelyn
The municipality is looking at ways to save costs, while ensuring best fire response times across its territory.
Residents of Campbell’s Bay will have the opportunity this month to vote on projects they wish to see implemented in their town, as the municipality’s call for projects is now open. Campbell’s Bay, in tandem with Quebec’s municipal affairs ministry
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of Tuesday morning. Most municipalities are enforcing total fire ban as high fire risk continues.
Organizers of the third annual Maurice Bearegard 3-pitch ball tournament have donated the $10,000 raised at this year’s event to the Municipality of Campbell’s Bay to support its work resurfacing the tennis and pickleball courts. Members of the late Beauregard’s
It’s a grey Thursday at Shawville’s Elwood Dale field as the Quyon Flyers take the field for their weekly men’s league game. It’s the first inning, and Hunter Beauregard steps up to the plate, just like he always does. He
The Pontiac’s last wildlife protection office could be in jeopardy of closing, leaving the region without any employees working from inside the territory. According to Quebec wildlife protection agents’ union president Martin Perreault, three weeks ago the province’s environment ministry
An Otter Lake committee has chosen two projects to receive money as part of the municipality’s participatory budget program launched this spring. The Otter Lake 150 committee will receive $12,950 toward celebrations for the municipality’s 150th anniversary next year, and
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