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May 14, 2025

100 Years Ago

May 7, 1925

Local News: Mr. Ed Lawn was re-elected mayor of Campbell’s Bay at the by-election held on Monday.Mr. J.E.C. Elliott, barrister, dropped in to have a

April 30, 1925

Local News: The Norway Bay Ferry begins running on May 1. The Advance reports that Mr. Maurice Sloan has been appointed chief fire ranger for

April 23, 1925

Local News: Shawville was fairly well represented at the play, box social, etc., given by the young folk of Murrells at Portage du Fort on

April 16, 1925

Local News: About 8 inches of snow fell in this locality on Saturday and on Monday noon it had all disappeared. Owing to the continued

April 9, 1925

Local News: Whilst traveling conditions militated against the attendance at the box social given by the Victoria Good Time Club on Friday evening, the event

April 2, 1925

Local News: The crows and the blackbirds and the robins are here, all harbingers of spring. The snow has disappeared and some who have ventured

March 26, 1925

Local News: The repairs to the Bryson bridge, which have been in hand for some time, are now completed and it is said the structure

March 19, 1925

Local News: March 10th of this year should be remembered hereabouts at least, as the date of a thunderstorm of real mid-summer violence. One can

March 12, 1925

Local News: Parties having in their possession pails belonging to the village fire department are requested to return the same at once to W.J. Eades.

March 5, 1925

Local News: The announcement made by the Premier of Ontario in the legislature last week that the government had decided to develop the water power

May 7, 1925

Local News: Mr. Ed Lawn was re-elected mayor of Campbell’s Bay at the by-election held on Monday.Mr. J.E.C. Elliott, barrister, dropped in to have a short chat with THE EQUITY while in town. Mr. Elliott informed us that he intends

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April 30, 1925

Local News: The Norway Bay Ferry begins running on May 1. The Advance reports that Mr. Maurice Sloan has been appointed chief fire ranger for the south division of Coulonge. The Rev. W.F. Crawford of the Bible Society will be

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April 23, 1925

Local News: Shawville was fairly well represented at the play, box social, etc., given by the young folk of Murrells at Portage du Fort on Friday night last. Owing to the continued cold, raw weather, there is very little sign

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April 16, 1925

Local News: About 8 inches of snow fell in this locality on Saturday and on Monday noon it had all disappeared. Owing to the continued dry weather, and remarkably good doing for the season, auto traffic in this section became

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April 9, 1925

Local News: Whilst traveling conditions militated against the attendance at the box social given by the Victoria Good Time Club on Friday evening, the event was successful from a financial standpoint, as the boxes sold at a high average; a

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April 2, 1925

Local News: The crows and the blackbirds and the robins are here, all harbingers of spring. The snow has disappeared and some who have ventured out in the country with their cars find the roads not too bad, still people

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March 26, 1925

Local News: The repairs to the Bryson bridge, which have been in hand for some time, are now completed and it is said the structure is in better condition than ever before. The new flooring is of 4-inch material, which

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March 19, 1925

Local News: March 10th of this year should be remembered hereabouts at least, as the date of a thunderstorm of real mid-summer violence. One can scarcely recall a storm of such intensity at this season of the year. The “Silverware”

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March 12, 1925

Local News: Parties having in their possession pails belonging to the village fire department are requested to return the same at once to W.J. Eades. The Agricultural Community meeting in Wilson’s hall under the auspices of the Women’s Institutes and

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March 5, 1925

Local News: The announcement made by the Premier of Ontario in the legislature last week that the government had decided to develop the water power on the Rocher Fendu channel for electrical purposes should be good news to the people

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LOCAL EVENTS
24 May

This Valley I Call Home

May 24, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 Marigolds Live at Little Red Wagon Winery

The Marigolds Live at Little Red Wagon Winery

May 24, 2025
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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

28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

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

28 Jun

PPHS Reunion

June 28, 2025
All Day

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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