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July 23, 2026

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Christmas

Santa parades across the Pontiac

Families across the Pontiac bundled up to greet Santa Claus on one of his many stops across the region over the weekend, kicking things off

Bouffe food drive raises $12K 

Commuters across the Pontiac were called upon to support those in need on Thursday morning, thanks to the work of an army of 49 volunteers

Food drive raises $12K

Some 50 volunteers dedicated the early hours of Dec. 4 to raising money for Bouffe Pontiac.

Christmas elves spotted volunteering for Bouffe

Christmas elves Scott and Susanne Gardiner take a two-week leave from Santa’s workshop every December to help local food bank Bouffe Pontiac get food to those in need.  They drive all over the Pontiac gathering donated food items from various

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Santa parades across the Pontiac

Families across the Pontiac bundled up to greet Santa Claus on one of his many stops across the region over the weekend, kicking things off in Danford Lake on Saturday morning, and ending in Chapeau on Sunday afternoon.

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Shawville Lions serve seniors’ holiday supper

The Anglican Church Hall in Shawville was packed to the gunwales for the Shawville Lions Club’s annual seniors supper on Friday evening, where 110 seniors were fed a Christmas meal free of charge.  A traditional dinner of tourtière, mashed potatoes,

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Bouffe food drive raises $12K 

Commuters across the Pontiac were called upon to support those in need on Thursday morning, thanks to the work of an army of 49 volunteers who dedicated the early hours of the day to raising money for Bouffe Pontiac.

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Gingerbread house fun for all ages at the CAP 

There was gingerbread house fun for all ages at the Centre d’acceuil du Pontiac (CAP) on Saturday afternoon in an activity organized by Connexions Resource Centre and the Parents’ Voice Shawville.  Guests were invited to take graham crackers, icing and

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