
Fortin reaffirms support for Milliard as next QLP leader
Former leader Pablo Rodriguez resigned Dec. 18 after weeks of turmoil in the party.

Former leader Pablo Rodriguez resigned Dec. 18 after weeks of turmoil in the party.

Mayors also passed resolutions for Hydro-Québec requesting faster grid upgrades and information about dam conditions.

Former leader Pablo Rodriguez resigned Dec. 18 after weeks of turmoil in the party.

Mayors also passed resolutions for Hydro-Québec requesting faster grid upgrades and information about dam conditions.

A brave group of students from Pontiac High School (PHS) spent two days last week voluntarily lowering themselves into ice cold waters to then be rescued by their peers, who themselves had just learned the needed techniques. The students were

Waltham council was divided at a Dec. 11 meeting that two councillors called to discuss options they believe can help the municipality save money on fire services. Councillors Brendan Adam and Holli Lair called the meeting to inform the public

A hospital is a community, especially in a small rural area where oftentimes it’s friends and neighbours who are in need of help. Like all living things, a hospital is composed of many parts, all working together (hopefully) for the

A brave group of students from Pontiac High School (PHS) spent two days last week voluntarily lowering themselves into ice cold waters to then be rescued by their peers, who themselves had just learned the needed techniques. The students were

Waltham council was divided at a Dec. 11 meeting that two councillors called to discuss options they believe can help the municipality save money on fire services. Councillors Brendan Adam and Holli Lair called the meeting to inform the public

A hospital is a community, especially in a small rural area where oftentimes it’s friends and neighbours who are in need of help. Like all living things, a hospital is composed of many parts, all working together (hopefully) for the
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We’ve recently discovered a massive collection of old film negatives from decades of reporting we’ve done here. We’re slowly working to digitize them. You’ll see some Christmas moments pulled from this archive shared across the bottom of this newspaper. Sprinkled among the photos of parades and community dinners, firemen’s balls
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When a young Canadian was told, “you can’t build something that can fly,” that just made the challenge even greater
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Anglophones are partners, not problems: “We are not Quebecers by default. We have chosen to live as anglophones in a

Anglophones are partners, not problems: “We are not Quebecers by default. We have chosen to live as anglophones in a

Police News: The road blocks in Shawville Monday were part of a search for hold-up men who robbed Glenwood Five

Police News: The road blocks in Shawville Monday were part of a search for hold-up men who robbed Glenwood Five

Nearly 500 Crowd into High School For Second Annual Talent Revue: The walls of Shawville Theatre were bulging last Wednesday

Nearly 500 Crowd into High School For Second Annual Talent Revue: The walls of Shawville Theatre were bulging last Wednesday

How Is It?: Dear readers, in your Christmas purchases, have you given the local dealers a chance to supply your

How Is It?: Dear readers, in your Christmas purchases, have you given the local dealers a chance to supply your

County council: The Sec.-Treasurer informed the Council that Mr. Barry had been instructed to make a demand on Mr. C.

County council: The Sec.-Treasurer informed the Council that Mr. Barry had been instructed to make a demand on Mr. C.
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