Flood levels stabilize, damage minimal
May 5, 2025
While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river
While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities
On Sunday morning, at our Sunday mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church a Remembrance Day celebration took place. Larry Perry carried up the
Waltham residents were saddened to hear of the passing of Courtney Robinson, of Pembroke. He was the beloved husband of Esther Robinson (nee Hodgins). Courtney
The financial malpractice of the former DG, highlighted in a recent provincial investigation, seems to have ended in 2022.
We are experiencing a beautiful late summer season, with mostly sunny days with warm daytime temperatures and cool nights. I can not recall, similar weather
We are now welcoming the beautiful fall season with its annual display of panoramic colors and cooler weather. The apple trees are dropping their ripe
The Municipality of Waltham held a by-election over the weekend, electing Brendan Adam as the new councillor for Seat 4. The polls, which were open
News out of Waltham this week reveals a few challenges that are undoubtedly common to other local municipalities, and for which there are a few
An investigation has found Waltham’s former director general of almost 40 years breached ethical and professional rules in Quebec’s municipal code.
While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river are breathing a sigh of relief as rising flood levels seem to be stabilizing, and
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities across the Pontiac.
On Sunday morning, at our Sunday mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church a Remembrance Day celebration took place. Larry Perry carried up the flag. Phil Perry read the poem In Flanders Fields and we sang our national anthem
Waltham residents were saddened to hear of the passing of Courtney Robinson, of Pembroke. He was the beloved husband of Esther Robinson (nee Hodgins). Courtney and Esther were former residents of Waltham. They raised their beautiful family here. Our heartfelt
The financial malpractice of the former DG, highlighted in a recent provincial investigation, seems to have ended in 2022.
We are experiencing a beautiful late summer season, with mostly sunny days with warm daytime temperatures and cool nights. I can not recall, similar weather in recent years. On Saturday afternoon, a celebration of life was held in honour of
We are now welcoming the beautiful fall season with its annual display of panoramic colors and cooler weather. The apple trees are dropping their ripe fruit to be collected for all kinds of apple treats and preserves. As we bid
The Municipality of Waltham held a by-election over the weekend, electing Brendan Adam as the new councillor for Seat 4. The polls, which were open on Sunday with advance polling on Thursday, saw 111 voters, representing 39 per cent of
News out of Waltham this week reveals a few challenges that are undoubtedly common to other local municipalities, and for which there are a few readily-available remedies. One is the opportunity available to all mayors, councillors and directors general to
An investigation has found Waltham’s former director general of almost 40 years breached ethical and professional rules in Quebec’s municipal code.
This Valley I Call Home
On Saturday, May 24, at 2pm, the Bromley Historical Society kicks off its 2025 season with an afternoon of song and history, featuring well know local musician and writer, Gillan Rutz. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His music celebrates his strong connection and love of the Ottawa Valley and the Pontiac.
The Little Red Wagon require reservations for both the show and dinner. Dinner before the show will start at 6pm, please arrive a bit before to get everyone seated & with drinks.
Ticket link: https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets/the-marigolds-suzie-vinnick-caitlin-hanford-gwen-swick-may-24-730
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada
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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