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February 25, 2026

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Quebec’s specialist doctors introduce pressure tactics in negotiations with government Quebec’s federation of specialist doctors, which goes by the acronym FMSQ, is introducing new pressure

Seniors’ supper back in Bryson

The Bryson Lions Club fed a turkey dinner to over 120 seniors on Sunday evening at the club’s senior’s appreciation supper.  The packed room of

ESSC grads toss their caps

Students in École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge’s 2025 graduating class celebrated the official end of their high school careers on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 21), crossing the stage

New flavours at Kojack’s

One of Shawville’s longest-standing restaurants is getting a makeover. Kojack’s Restaurant, Shawville’s only destination for Chinese fare, has been open for business since 1988 when

Your province this week

Quebec’s specialist doctors introduce pressure tactics in negotiations with government Quebec’s federation of specialist doctors, which goes by the acronym FMSQ, is introducing new pressure tactics in their negotiations with the provincial government.  The pressure tactics include refusing to offer

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Seniors’ supper back in Bryson

The Bryson Lions Club fed a turkey dinner to over 120 seniors on Sunday evening at the club’s senior’s appreciation supper.  The packed room of hungry seniors was treated to a free dinner of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, as

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Otter Lake Native Alliance casts lines for Bouffe

Otter Lake’s chapter of the Native Alliance of Quebec hosted over 190 fishermen on Saturday in the group’s second annual bass tournament in support of food bank Bouffe Pontiac. Organizer Chuck Burke said the event featured expanded divisions this year

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Ladysmith loves the cold at winter carnival

The TCRA grounds in Ladysmith were bustling with people bundled up for the cold for a winter carnival organized by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee on Saturday.  The event featured a BBQ, kids’ games, a pick-up hockey game, a euchre tournament,

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ESSC grads toss their caps

Students in École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge’s 2025 graduating class celebrated the official end of their high school careers on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 21), crossing the stage to mark the completion of their diplomas.  Forty students returned to the high school for

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Pontiac High outdoor ed puts on inaugural Loppet

Students from Pontiac High School and McDowell Elementary were whizzing around the PHS school grounds on Friday in the school’s inaugural Pontiac Loppet.  What exactly is a loppet, you might ask? Well, according to PHS outdoor education teacher Jordan Kent,

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New flavours at Kojack’s

One of Shawville’s longest-standing restaurants is getting a makeover. Kojack’s Restaurant, Shawville’s only destination for Chinese fare, has been open for business since 1988 when owner Jack Ko moved to town from Gatineau.  Now, the business’ two newest owners say

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