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Feds dole out $164,000 for food security

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Oct. 21, 2020  The federal government announced last week that they would be disbursing funding for local non-profits to improve food security. 

Big changes, little details

Last week the provincial authorities made a gargantuan statement.  The CAQ’s golden boy for the Outaouais, Mathieu Lacombe, along with newly christened Health Minister Christian

Communication break down

Since the government has chosen to divide up regions across the province by their relative “danger zone”, I’ve been playing Kenny Loggins non-stop. We’re barrelling

Fastball wraps up

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Oct. 3, 2020 The Shawville Men’s Fastpitch League wrapped up on Saturday night, closing out an abbreviated season with a pair of

Physio interrupted at Pontiac Hospital

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Oct. 7, 2020 Physiotherapy at the Pontiac Community Hospital has experienced a major disruption this year, and will likely remain limited for

Legion shares the wealth

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 1, 2020 The Pontiac Legion Branch 162 in Campbell’s Bay dispersed funds raised during their poppy campaign to a host

Tales from Vancouver

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Oct. 3, 2020 Venetia Crawford has been many places in her life, but she’s recently published a book detailing her time spent

Artist returns to Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 28, 2020 An artist that used to reside in the Pontiac returned on Monday to debut her art exhibit at Café

Check your chimneys says fire chief

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Oct. 4-10, 2020 October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week, an opportunity to take the time to protect your home and family from

Feds dole out $164,000 for food security

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Oct. 21, 2020  The federal government announced last week that they would be disbursing funding for local non-profits to improve food security.  Pontiac MP Will Amos, along with his colleague from the riding of Hull-Aylmer, Greg Fergus,

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Big changes, little details

Last week the provincial authorities made a gargantuan statement.  The CAQ’s golden boy for the Outaouais, Mathieu Lacombe, along with newly christened Health Minister Christian Dubé, announced that there was a 600 bed hospital destined for the region, but were

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Communication break down

Since the government has chosen to divide up regions across the province by their relative “danger zone”, I’ve been playing Kenny Loggins non-stop. We’re barrelling towards the upper reaches of these coloured zones, with Gatineau and the surrounding area being

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Fastball wraps up

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Oct. 3, 2020 The Shawville Men’s Fastpitch League wrapped up on Saturday night, closing out an abbreviated season with a pair of games. Organizer Matt Greer said that despite the late start and the additional restrictions, they

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Physio interrupted at Pontiac Hospital

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Oct. 7, 2020 Physiotherapy at the Pontiac Community Hospital has experienced a major disruption this year, and will likely remain limited for the foreseeable future. According to CISSSO media relations agent Patricia Rhéaume, two of the hospital’s

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Legion shares the wealth

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 1, 2020 The Pontiac Legion Branch 162 in Campbell’s Bay dispersed funds raised during their poppy campaign to a host of local causes on Oct. 1. President Ron Woodstock told the assembled representatives that the

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Tales from Vancouver

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Oct. 3, 2020 Venetia Crawford has been many places in her life, but she’s recently published a book detailing her time spent in Vancouver, BC, titled Ventures to Vancouver. The book is a collection of interviews that

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Artist returns to Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 28, 2020 An artist that used to reside in the Pontiac returned on Monday to debut her art exhibit at Café 349 in Shawville. Elke Bzdurreck moved to the area in 1973, but left ten years

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Bouffe returns to normal service levels

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 7, 2020 The local food bank is getting back to normal after a busy summer that saw a large spike in people seeking assistance. Bouffe Pontiac Director General Kim Laroche said that they still had

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Check your chimneys says fire chief

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Oct. 4-10, 2020 October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week, an opportunity to take the time to protect your home and family from the unthinkable. Shawville Fire Chief Lee Laframboise had some advice for the local population. In

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First House/ First commercial building purchase

First House/ First commercial building purchase

September 10, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thinking about buying your first home or commercial property? Join the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce and Desjardins for a special event: 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/first-house-first-commercial-building-purchase-tickets-1458579704159

SADC Community Event - Waltham

SADC Community Event - Waltham

September 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!

Waltham

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

September 14, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast. 
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!

TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Registration: 1:00 PM | Run Begins: 2:00 PM
Dogs are also welcome, but must remain on a leash.

Route Info:
– 10 km distance
– Bring your water bottle. Water stations along the route

Stay tuned for updates on the BBQ and other family-friendly activities happening on site!

The Terry Fox Run has become a beloved fall tradition in Canada, with over 650 communities — big and small, urban and rural — fundraising together for cancer research.
Let’s keep Shawville proudly among them!!

Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !

POUR S’INSCRIRE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Inscriptions : 13 h 00 | Départ de la course : 14 h 00
Les chiens sont aussi les bienvenus, mais doivent être tenus en laisse.
Infos sur le parcours :

– Distance de 10 km
– Postes d’eau tout au long du parcours

Restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails sur le BBQ et d’autres activités familiales sur place !

La Course Terry Fox est devenue une tradition automnale chère aux Canadiens. Plus de 650 communautés se mobilisent chaque année pour amasser des fonds pour la recherche sur le cancer.
Faisons en sorte que Shawville continue de faire partie de cette belle tradition collective!
Bryson Journée Communautaire / Community Day

Bryson Journée Communautaire / Community Day

September 16, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Célébrons 40 ans de développement 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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Celebrate 40 Years of local development 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!
Alleyn-et-Cawood Journée Communautaire / Community Day

Alleyn-et-Cawood Journée Communautaire / Community Day

September 17, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Célébrons 40 ans de développement 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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Celebrate 40 Years of local development 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!
Bryson RA September 3-Pitch Tournament

Bryson RA September 3-Pitch Tournament

September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025
12:00 am
Please contact Holly Newberry to register a team.
250$ entre fee per team

Must e-transfer entry-fee to brysonra@hotmail.ca to reserve your spot
  • 7 guys 3 girls (boys can’t play as a girl)
  • 3 Pitch and 3 home runs per game
  • Rules will be sent to each captain before the start of the tournament
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