Otter Lake preparing for 150th celebrations
June 18, 2025
A group of civic-minded Otter Lakers have spent the past few months hunched over the question of how best to celebrate an important milestone in
A group of civic-minded Otter Lakers have spent the past few months hunched over the question of how best to celebrate an important milestone in
In the meantime, boat washing is still mandatory and the Farm Lake boat launch will be restricted.
The recently formed Otter Lake Community Assembly hosted its first brainstorming event on Saturday evening, where over 80 residents shared ideas for how they would
The Otter Lake branch of the Native Alliance of Quebec put on its first fishing derby over the weekend, which saw over 100 people gather
Thomas Villeneuve and his family are moving back to their old family homestead in Otter Lake. First order of business upon their return to their
Cheers erupted from packed tables in the Otter Lake Raymond Johnston Community Centre on Saturday night as groups were called up to fill their plates
Otter Lake’s annual November holiday vendor market was such a success this year its organizer decided to throw another one, which took place Saturday at
An Otter Lake woman’s video of her daughter receiving a new car has gotten over 2 million plays on TikTok. When Jessica Dubeau’s parents, Kathy
The Municipality of Otter Lake has set Jan. 19, 2025, as the date for its byelection to fill the seat of mayor. Former mayor Terry
A biologist brought in by the Municipality of Otter Lake to assess the presence of Eurasian watermilfoil found the invasive aquatic plant in three of
A group of civic-minded Otter Lakers have spent the past few months hunched over the question of how best to celebrate an important milestone in the town’s history. A committee of volunteers has been meeting since early this year to
In the meantime, boat washing is still mandatory and the Farm Lake boat launch will be restricted.
The recently formed Otter Lake Community Assembly hosted its first brainstorming event on Saturday evening, where over 80 residents shared ideas for how they would like to improve their town. In May, the group plans to get to work on
The Otter Lake branch of the Native Alliance of Quebec put on its first fishing derby over the weekend, which saw over 100 people gather on a slushy Farm Lake in the hopes of luring a winning catch. “The fishing
Thomas Villeneuve and his family are moving back to their old family homestead in Otter Lake. First order of business upon their return to their roots? Launching a community assembly where residents can discuss communal issues, and brainstorm solutions.
Cheers erupted from packed tables in the Otter Lake Raymond Johnston Community Centre on Saturday night as groups were called up to fill their plates at the Otter Lake 50 Plus Club’s annual Christmas dinner and dance, the tickets for
Otter Lake’s annual November holiday vendor market was such a success this year its organizer decided to throw another one, which took place Saturday at the town’s Raymond Johnston Community Centre. The market’s first round, which took place on Nov.
An Otter Lake woman’s video of her daughter receiving a new car has gotten over 2 million plays on TikTok. When Jessica Dubeau’s parents, Kathy Racine and Gerard Dubeau bought her daughter Payton a new car, she saw an opportunity
The Municipality of Otter Lake has set Jan. 19, 2025, as the date for its byelection to fill the seat of mayor. Former mayor Terry Lafleur resigned from the position in September to begin his new job as assistant director
A biologist brought in by the Municipality of Otter Lake to assess the presence of Eurasian watermilfoil found the invasive aquatic plant in three of the six lakes surveyed this August. The report produced by biologist Annie Parent, received by
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.
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.
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)
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