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November 12, 2025

Municipalities across the Pontiac hosted Remembrance Day ceremonies over the past couple of days, some on Nov. 9, others on Remembrance Day proper, to honour those who have served in this country’s military, many of whom sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of Canadians.
Municipalities across the Pontiac hosted Remembrance Day ceremonies over the past couple of days, some on Nov. 9, others on Remembrance Day proper, to honour those who have served in this country’s military, many of whom sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of Canadians.
Municipalities across the Pontiac hosted Remembrance Day ceremonies over the past couple of days, some on Nov. 9, others on Remembrance Day proper, to honour those who have served in this country’s military, many of whom sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of Canadians.
Municipalities across the Pontiac hosted Remembrance Day ceremonies over the past couple of days, some on Nov. 9, others on Remembrance Day proper, to honour those who have served in this country’s military, many of whom sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of Canadians.

What’s in this federal budget for you? Chatel offers answers

The federal government tabled its first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney last week. The budget proposes significant investments in housing, infrastructure and defence (to the tune of $81.8 billion), to be funded by an increased debt load as well

Construction begins on new Shawville daycare

Construction is now under way for the new public daycare planned for the corner of Clarendon St. and Isabella St. in Shawville.  The government-subsidized daycare, or CPE (centre de petite enfance), will be run by the 1-2-3 Picabou Child Care

What’s in this federal budget for you? Chatel offers answers

The federal government tabled its first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney last week. The budget proposes significant investments in housing, infrastructure and defence (to the tune of $81.8 billion), to be funded by an increased debt load as well

Construction begins on new Shawville daycare

Construction is now under way for the new public daycare planned for the corner of Clarendon St. and Isabella St. in Shawville.  The government-subsidized daycare, or CPE (centre de petite enfance), will be run by the 1-2-3 Picabou Child Care

Municipal Elections 2025

Election Coverage

Quebec’s next municipal elections will take place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, when voters across the province will choose their mayors, councillors, and wardens.

Warden candidates reflect on election results, acknowledge vote split

Pontiac votes in seven new mayors, five incumbents

Who’s running to be your next mayor? Fort-Coulonge

Who’s running to be your next mayor? L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet

Watch our Conversation with the Candidates for Warden of MRC Pontiac Livestream!

Community Calendar

Crowds gather at the Shawville fairgrounds for the annual demolition derby on Monday.

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Money talks

Contrary to the common advice given for how to maintain a polite conversation, it seems talking about money, in concrete, specific terms, is in fact key to building relationships of trust.  That should be the takeaway for anybody who paid any attention to a certain mayoral race that came to

Raking leaves with my dog Roxy
Chris Judd
Chris Judd is a farmer in Clarendon on land that has been in his family for generations.

Mistakes are slow to correct

We are in election season. Most candidates are preaching that they can do better, but without very many or no

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25 YEARS AGO

November 8, 2000

Calumet Island woman breathes with new lungs: Sylvain Lapraette, of Calumet Island, was a 15-minute drive from the Ottawa General

November 8, 2000

Calumet Island woman breathes with new lungs: Sylvain Lapraette, of Calumet Island, was a 15-minute drive from the Ottawa General

50 YEARS AGO

November 12, 1975

Pony Club turns over funds to Shawville Home for the Aged: The now inactive Shawville Pony Club wound up its

November 12, 1975

Pony Club turns over funds to Shawville Home for the Aged: The now inactive Shawville Pony Club wound up its

75 YEARS AGO

November 16, 1950

Hundreds Stand in Rain Wednesday at Funeral Of Victims of Bryson Week-End Drownings: More than 200 persons gathered at St.

November 16, 1950

Hundreds Stand in Rain Wednesday at Funeral Of Victims of Bryson Week-End Drownings: More than 200 persons gathered at St.

100 YEARS AGO

November 12, 1925

Local news: Shawville Curling Club will be independent of the skating rink this winter, as the new rink, now in

125 YEARS AGO

November 8, 1900

Local news: Wm. Lothian’s new house in Bryson is almost ready for occupation. The structure is a credit to Mr.

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