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October 22, 2025

Caleb Nickerson

Support for decentralization building

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Dec. 2, 2020  Over the past few weeks, doctors across the province have spoken out about what they call the “hyper-centralization” of

Deciding your fate

CALEB NICKERSON How do you want to die? It’s a difficult question but nearly everyone has an answer.  A tougher question is, does your family

New director of territory at MRC Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON MRC PONTIAC Dec 2, 2020  There’s a new face around MRC Pontiac’s office in Campbell’s Bay following the retirement of the long-serving director

Three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 148

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Nov. 25, 2020  A three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 148 just west of Shawville sent at least three people to hospital on Nov.

Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club results

CALEB NICKERSON LADYSMITH Dec. 2, 2020  COVID-19 has claimed another victim, as the annual Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club’s annual awards dinner had to be called off. 

Decentralize health care

Earlier this month, hundreds of doctors from across Quebec signed an open letter asking the provincial authorities to decentralize certain aspects of health care administration.

Bridge shut down

Caleb Nickerson A small fire closed the Chenaux Bridge in Portage du Fort for a few hours early on Nov. 17. According to MTQ communications

Brauwerk Hoffman expands to Rockland

CALEB NICKERSON ROCKLAND Nov. 25, 2020  A local brewery has expanded operations across the river to Ontario.  Brauwerk Hoffman opened the doors of their Campbell’s

Doctors push for decentralization

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC Nov. 25, 2020  Hundreds of doctors from across the province, including several in the Pontiac, have joined a coalition aiming to decentralize

Support for decentralization building

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Dec. 2, 2020  Over the past few weeks, doctors across the province have spoken out about what they call the “hyper-centralization” of management in health care facilities. The collective, made up of more than 700 physicians from

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Deciding your fate

CALEB NICKERSON How do you want to die? It’s a difficult question but nearly everyone has an answer.  A tougher question is, does your family know what your end of life preferences are?  It’s not a topic typically brought up

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New director of territory at MRC Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON MRC PONTIAC Dec 2, 2020  There’s a new face around MRC Pontiac’s office in Campbell’s Bay following the retirement of the long-serving director of territory, Régent Dugas.  Jason Durand will be stepping into Dugas’ role and officially started

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Three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 148

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Nov. 25, 2020  A three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 148 just west of Shawville sent at least three people to hospital on Nov. 25.  Emergency crews were called to the scene at around 6 p.m. A car travelling

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Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club results

CALEB NICKERSON LADYSMITH Dec. 2, 2020  COVID-19 has claimed another victim, as the annual Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club’s annual awards dinner had to be called off.  Organizer Ernie Pasch said he was disappointed, but his hands were tied as he wouldn’t

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Decentralize health care

Earlier this month, hundreds of doctors from across Quebec signed an open letter asking the provincial authorities to decentralize certain aspects of health care administration. Known by the acronym RQMDSS, physicians in the collective come from a wide variety of

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Bridge shut down

Caleb Nickerson A small fire closed the Chenaux Bridge in Portage du Fort for a few hours early on Nov. 17. According to MTQ communications officer Marie Chantal Baguia, the blaze was caused by material used in the work on

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Fire tears through Sand Bay property

CALEB NICKERSON SAND BAY Nov. 17, 2020  A fire tore through a property on Causeway Road in Sand Bay in the early hours of Nov. 17, though luckily it was prevented from reaching a nearby home.  The Shawville Clarendon Fire

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Brauwerk Hoffman expands to Rockland

CALEB NICKERSON ROCKLAND Nov. 25, 2020  A local brewery has expanded operations across the river to Ontario.  Brauwerk Hoffman opened the doors of their Campbell’s Bay facility in late 2018, and earlier this month they introduced their new location in

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Doctors push for decentralization

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC Nov. 25, 2020  Hundreds of doctors from across the province, including several in the Pontiac, have joined a coalition aiming to decentralize the administration of health care services in Quebec.  The collective, known by their French acronym

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LOCAL EVENTS
Conversation with the Candidates for Warden of the MRC Pontiac

Conversation with the Candidates for Warden of the MRC Pontiac

October 22, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

October 22nd at École Sieur-de-Coulonge
Join us for a live event at ESSC in Mansfield. Or watch from the comfort of your own home live on YouTube!

SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

November 6, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Thorne

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

SADC Community Event - Shawville & Clarendon

SADC Community Event - Shawville & Clarendon

November 19, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Shawville & Clarendon

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

 

SADC Community Event - Otter Lake

SADC Community Event - Otter Lake

November 20, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Otter Lake

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

 

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11 Dec

SADC Community Event - Municipality of Pontiac

December 11, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Municipality of Pontiac

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

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