Digital overhaul to help artPontiac retool after ‘crisis’, says president
April 2, 2025
The nonprofit hopes a website redesign will help the org reconnect with past members and volunteers.
The nonprofit hopes a website redesign will help the org reconnect with past members and volunteers.
One year out from the next municipal election, scheduled for Nov. 2, 2025, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted
Members of the Portage du Fort community were treated to a concert at the Lakeside Bar and Hotel on Saturday evening from the local duo
by Camilla Faragalli Portage du Fort Jan. 31, 2024 Residents of Portage du Fort gathered at the town’s municipal hall on Tuesday evening to discuss
Nature Conservancy of Canada and local volunteers are working to fix that Glen Hartle Portage du Fort August 25, 2023 When Robert Frost wrote the
Glen Hartle Portage du fort August 4, 2023 ArtPontiac opened its third and penultimate exhibition of the season on August 3, hosting a launch party
Brett Thoms Pontiac January 28, 2023 Continuing THE EQUITY’s round-up of municipal budgets across the Pontiac, here are overviews of Sheenboro, Litchfield, Portage-du-Fort, Thorne and
Zainab Al-Mehdar Portage-du-Fort Jan. 10, 2023 Unexpectedly finding her way into local politics, Lynne Cameron, mayor of Portage-du-Fort, was recently recognized for her time and
Glen Hartle Pontiac November 26, 2022 ArtPontiac opened the doors on Nov. 26 for the first of three consecutive weekends where they are hosting A
Photostory by Charles Dickson It was a mid-summer’s Saturday morning when Tim Jones stepped off the Portage wharf onto his home-made sailboat. As he pulled
The nonprofit hopes a website redesign will help the org reconnect with past members and volunteers.
One year out from the next municipal election, scheduled for Nov. 2, 2025, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities from Luskville to Rapides des Joachims, including the MRC Pontiac
Members of the Portage du Fort community were treated to a concert at the Lakeside Bar and Hotel on Saturday evening from the local duo Small Town Rootz. The event was organized by Angie Beausoleil, the bar’s manager, who said
by Camilla Faragalli Portage du Fort Jan. 31, 2024 Residents of Portage du Fort gathered at the town’s municipal hall on Tuesday evening to discuss an array of economic and social challenges faced by the community and brainstorm potential solutions.
Nature Conservancy of Canada and local volunteers are working to fix that Glen Hartle Portage du Fort August 25, 2023 When Robert Frost wrote the poem Mending Wall, in which we find his now famous quote regarding neighbours and fences,
Glen Hartle Portage du fort August 4, 2023 ArtPontiac opened its third and penultimate exhibition of the season on August 3, hosting a launch party the following day. The general goal of the exhibition, Animalia, is to raise awareness through
Brett Thoms Pontiac January 28, 2023 Continuing THE EQUITY’s round-up of municipal budgets across the Pontiac, here are overviews of Sheenboro, Litchfield, Portage-du-Fort, Thorne and Otter Lake budgets. Sheenboro This year Sheenboro’s budget is $1,483,770, with revenue balancing out expenses.
Zainab Al-Mehdar Portage-du-Fort Jan. 10, 2023 Unexpectedly finding her way into local politics, Lynne Cameron, mayor of Portage-du-Fort, was recently recognized for her time and contribution to her municipality. Growing up in this community gave her pride to be the
Glen Hartle Pontiac November 26, 2022 ArtPontiac opened the doors on Nov. 26 for the first of three consecutive weekends where they are hosting A Stone School Christmas Winter Arts & Crafts Market at their main gallery location, The Stone
Photostory by Charles Dickson It was a mid-summer’s Saturday morning when Tim Jones stepped off the Portage wharf onto his home-made sailboat. As he pulled up the sail and caught a gentle breeze, the craft moved silently out into the
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)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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