Pontiac seniors’ life expectancy 1.5 years below Outaouais average, CISSSO finds
May 22, 2025
Deaths caused by cancer and heart disease are also more common than Outaouais-wide.
Deaths caused by cancer and heart disease are also more common than Outaouais-wide.
The region’s senior population sees higher rates of cancer and heart disease than province-wide.
Around 20 palliative care volunteers were recognized with a brunch and visit to Pine Lodge’s sugar shack, organized by CISSSO. Here, four of them share
Jessica Jewell of Mansfield and Annie Claude Durocher of Fort Coulonge are the latest recipients of the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation’s MacLachlan bursary for nursing
A new kind of support is now available to farmers across Canada who may be struggling with their mental health – a crisis line that
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
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 healthcare network says the cuts won’t affect health services.
When you think about what food goes on your plate, you might not be thinking about the most recent version of the Canadian Food Guide.
The medical clinic, home to 13 family doctors, a physiotherapist, two specialized nurse practitioners, an osteopath and an after-hours care clinic, has served a critical
Deaths caused by cancer and heart disease are also more common than Outaouais-wide.
The region’s senior population sees higher rates of cancer and heart disease than province-wide.
Around 20 palliative care volunteers were recognized with a brunch and visit to Pine Lodge’s sugar shack, organized by CISSSO. Here, four of them share their reasons for giving their time.
Jessica Jewell of Mansfield and Annie Claude Durocher of Fort Coulonge are the latest recipients of the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation’s MacLachlan bursary for nursing students who commit to working in the Pontiac upon their graduation.
A new kind of support is now available to farmers across Canada who may be struggling with their mental health – a crisis line that can be called at any hour of the day, 365 days a year. The free
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
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 healthcare network says the cuts won’t affect health services.
When you think about what food goes on your plate, you might not be thinking about the most recent version of the Canadian Food Guide. Many people may not have even looked at the guide since first learning about it
The medical clinic, home to 13 family doctors, a physiotherapist, two specialized nurse practitioners, an osteopath and an after-hours care clinic, has served a critical role in connecting Pontiac residents with basic healthcare over the years.
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
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
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