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Caleb Nickerson

A “good” crisis

Over the weekend there was a significant disruption to the emergency and intensive care units at the Gatineau Hospital. Nurses in both departments staged a

Truck crash takes out hydro pole

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Aug. 31, 2020 Around noon on Aug. 31, a large moving truck crashed into a hydro pole just outside Shawville on Hwy.

Crisis in rural health care: part 2

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Sept. 9, 2020 Note: This is the second instalment of a series on the crisis in rural health care that attempts to

GELAM hosts fun competition

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Sept. 6, 2020 On Sunday, eight riders from GELAM Riding Stables in Clarendon gathered for a day of friendly competition, with plenty

New vehicle for fire department

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Sept. 4, 2020 The Campbell’s Bay Litchfield Fire Department introduced a new vehicle into their fleet last week, replacing an aged

Balling for minor hockey

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Sept. 4-6, 2020 Amyotte Park in Mansfield et Pontefract was busy over the weekend for a ball tournament in support

A sendoff for the Clarkes

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 5, 2020 Even torrential rain couldn’t dampen spirits Saturday afternoon, as a local couple got a hearty send off after spending

Norway Bay garage sale continues

Caleb Nickerson, The Great Norway Bay Garage Sale continued this past weekend, though it was a little different this year. Organizer Lana Cowley invited vendors

Homecraft, horticulture and more

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 3, 2020 The Pontiac Agricultural Society managed to hold their homecraft, horticulture and produce divisions this year, though there was a

A labour of love

Ah, Labour Day weekend, the “official” end of summer and the return of routine.Normally this week, folks around these parts would be coming off a

A “good” crisis

Over the weekend there was a significant disruption to the emergency and intensive care units at the Gatineau Hospital. Nurses in both departments staged a sit-in on Friday morning to protest chronic short-staffing issues, which resulted in short breaks in

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Truck crash takes out hydro pole

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Aug. 31, 2020 Around noon on Aug. 31, a large moving truck crashed into a hydro pole just outside Shawville on Hwy. 148, before driver plowed through a fence and more than 100 feet of . .

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Crisis in rural health care: part 2

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Sept. 9, 2020 Note: This is the second instalment of a series on the crisis in rural health care that attempts to discuss as many facets of the issue as possible. If you haven’t read the first

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GELAM hosts fun competition

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Sept. 6, 2020 On Sunday, eight riders from GELAM Riding Stables in Clarendon gathered for a day of friendly competition, with plenty of family members cheering from the sidelines. The morning opened up with . . .

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New vehicle for fire department

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Sept. 4, 2020 The Campbell’s Bay Litchfield Fire Department introduced a new vehicle into their fleet last week, replacing an aged SUV that’s used for medical calls. Campbell’s Bay Mayor Maurice Beauregard, who is also a

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Balling for minor hockey

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Sept. 4-6, 2020 Amyotte Park in Mansfield et Pontefract was busy over the weekend for a ball tournament in support of . . .

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A sendoff for the Clarkes

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 5, 2020 Even torrential rain couldn’t dampen spirits Saturday afternoon, as a local couple got a hearty send off after spending nearly two decades in the Pontiac. Simon and Julia Clarke came to the region .

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Norway Bay garage sale continues

Caleb Nickerson, The Great Norway Bay Garage Sale continued this past weekend, though it was a little different this year. Organizer Lana Cowley invited vendors to join the crew from the Bristol Market at their location on chemin Wharf, in

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Homecraft, horticulture and more

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Sept. 3, 2020 The Pontiac Agricultural Society managed to hold their homecraft, horticulture and produce divisions this year, though there was a decline in entries due to COVID-19. The results were as follows:

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A labour of love

Ah, Labour Day weekend, the “official” end of summer and the return of routine.Normally this week, folks around these parts would be coming off a high from the Shawville Fair with memories of lineups, livestock and for the adults, plenty

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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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