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
Shawville’s Chateau Du Dollar Plus owner Amreen Akhtar welcomed loyal customers at her store’s grand opening at its new location in the old Stedmans building
The Pontiac Forest Products Producers Board says lack of members and local mills has put its future into question.
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is asking the public’s assistance in two seperate cases, according to press releases published at the beginning of March. In
In what was the Pontiac High School rugby program’s first international trip, players traveled to Charleston, South Carolina last week to face off against some
The Pontiac Museum has restored and digitized a box of old glass plate negatives captured by Shawville photographer Harry
Imison about one hundred years
Pontiac Pride hosted a night of board games at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church community hub, formerly known as the church hall, on Thursday evening.
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
Snow was piled high, sleigh bells rang, and the smell of hot dogs wafted through the air at the Shawville fairgrounds Saturday for the town’s
Representatives from 30 different health and social service groups from across the Pontiac spent Saturday morning in the Pontiac High School gym sharing information about
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.
Shawville’s Chateau Du Dollar Plus owner Amreen Akhtar welcomed loyal customers at her store’s grand opening at its new location in the old Stedmans building Saturday morning, two blocks west of its former location.
The Pontiac Forest Products Producers Board says lack of members and local mills has put its future into question.
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is asking the public’s assistance in two seperate cases, according to press releases published at the beginning of March. In a Mar. 6 release, the SQ requested assistance identifying two individuals linked to an instance
In what was the Pontiac High School rugby program’s first international trip, players traveled to Charleston, South Carolina last week to face off against some of the state’s top high school talent.
The Pontiac Museum has restored and digitized a box of old glass plate negatives captured by Shawville photographer Harry
Imison about one hundred years ago. Now, the museum wants your help identifying the faces which, until recently, had been
Pontiac Pride hosted a night of board games at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church community hub, formerly known as the church hall, on Thursday evening. St. Paul’s provided the space, and Pontiac Pride provided everything else. This is the first
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
Snow was piled high, sleigh bells rang, and the smell of hot dogs wafted through the air at the Shawville fairgrounds Saturday for the town’s annual winter carnival. The sledding hill, built tall and steep, was covered in bumps and
Representatives from 30 different health and social service groups from across the Pontiac spent Saturday morning in the Pontiac High School gym sharing information about the many forms of support they make available to residents of the region. At 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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