‘Nobody was ever stuck for a dollar or for groceries’ Francis Conroy wraps up 54 years of feeding the community
For more than four decades, the buzz of the bandsaw inside Conroy’s Grocery was the soundtrack to Francis Conroy’s days. Since buying the Chapeau grocery
Hot, dry conditions bring three wildfires to Pontiac
Hot and dry weather conditions last week caused a total of six wildfires across the Outaouais region, including three in the Pontiac, according to SOPFEU,
Cones for Kendyl CHEO fundraiser back for 2nd year
The second annual Cones for Kendyl fundraiser stopped at Brooklyn Place in Shawville on Sunday, with a plush bear from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern
Campbell’s Bay celebrates 100 years of the Legion
Downtown Campbell’s Bay was packed with activity this weekend for the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, which is also the 78th anniversary of
Portage RA back in business with summer festival
The ball field in Portage-du-Fort saw its first action in several years this weekend at the two-day summer festival hosted by the town’s recreation association.
La Pêche hosts first ball tourney in honour of Benoit Moreau
The ballfield in La Pêche was jumping over the weekend for the first annual tournament in honour of Benoit Moreau, a long-time volunteer who passed
Friends of Chats Falls: Archéo-Pontiac digs to continue despite losing funding
Despite losing a significant grant, the Friends of Chats Falls (Amis du Sault-des-Chats) announced their Archéo-Pontiac public archeological digs will continue in 2026. The
Lions Jamboree turns 13, honours Dr. Earle Potvin
Rows and rows of camper trailers lined the freshly mown field at Armstrong Heritage Farm as the 13th Shawville Lions Country Jamboree got underway over
Pontiac Lions present $95,000 to Frost, Morin families
On Thursday night, the Pontiac Lions Club in Campbell’s Bay hosted a dinner for club members as well as the families of two local men
County-wide fire ban in place, two new forest fires in the upper reaches of Pontiac territory
Total fire ban in effect for MRC Pontiac effective 9 a.m. July 16.
Shawville mayor resigns, byelection planned for fall
He announced the decision at the end of Shawville’s regular council meeting Tuesday night
Officials break ground for new daycare
An official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the new daycare on Isabella Ave. in Shawville on July 15 with several elected officials
Two new cell towers slated for Pontiac
Last week the Quebec government announced the next phase of their “Opération Cellulaire” program, including two new cell towers for the Pontiac region. In Quebec’s
Payne resigns as Chichester councillor
Chrissy Payne has resigned as councillor in Chichester, according to a press release by Pontiac Ouest released on Monday. Payne tendered her resignation at the
Service award created in honour of late Jim Hodgins
Nominations are now open for a new annual award meant to recognize individuals who have shown outstanding leadership, volunteerism, and participation in the Shawville community.