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October 15, 2025

Caleb Nickerson

Educators strike across the Outaouais

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY May 19, 2021 On Wednesday, educators from around the Pontiac engaged in a half-day strike to protest the lack of a

Fortin discusses Bill 96 with mayors

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY May 19, 2021 This past Wednesday, the MRC Pontiac council of mayors had an extended question and answer session with MNA

Bring on summer

May 28 can’t come quickly enough. Last week the provincial government announced its reopening plan and it was met with a mass exhalation of breath,

Fortin talks Bill 96

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC May 13, 2021 On May 13, the CAQ government introduced their long-proposed update to the province’s language laws, the 100 page, 201

Could be worse

Well, the long awaited update to Quebec’s language charter is here, after being one of the key election planks that the governing CAQ party used

Lawn & Garden

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC May 19, 2020 With warm weather finally here, plenty of people are getting outside to whip their lawns and gardens into shape.

Educators strike across the Outaouais

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY May 19, 2021 On Wednesday, educators from around the Pontiac engaged in a half-day strike to protest the lack of a collective agreement with the provincial government. The strike by members of the regional educators union

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Memorial created for accident victims

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC May 26, 2021 A young couple from the Pontiac that passed away too soon will be memorialized thanks to a recent fundraiser organized by one of their friends. Todd “TJ” Vibert Jr., 23, of Campbell’s Bay and

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Fortin discusses Bill 96 with mayors

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY May 19, 2021 This past Wednesday, the MRC Pontiac council of mayors had an extended question and answer session with MNA André Fortin about the provincial government’s new language law, known as Bill 96. The bill,

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Bring on summer

May 28 can’t come quickly enough. Last week the provincial government announced its reopening plan and it was met with a mass exhalation of breath, like a weight was lifted off our chests. The date was set that the province-wide

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Fortin talks Bill 96

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC May 13, 2021 On May 13, the CAQ government introduced their long-proposed update to the province’s language laws, the 100 page, 201 article Bill 96. Pontiac MNA André Fortin spoke with THE EQUITY the day after the

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Grand Calumet students co-author book

CALEB NICKERSON ILE DU GRAND CALUMET May 13, 2020 On Thursday, students at École Sainte-Anne on Île du Grand Calumet got to see a book that they had collectively produced for the first time via videoconference. Starting back in 2020,

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Could be worse

Well, the long awaited update to Quebec’s language charter is here, after being one of the key election planks that the governing CAQ party used to ride to a comfortable majority in 2018. The mammoth piece of legislation (100 pages

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Lawn & Garden

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC May 19, 2020 With warm weather finally here, plenty of people are getting outside to whip their lawns and gardens into shape. Lindsay Hamilton is the Vice-President of Mountainview Turf Specialist and recently started gardening advice page

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LOCAL EVENTS
Soirée Cowgirl, Croquettes et Copines / Boots, Bites & Besties Night

Soirée Cowgirl, Croquettes et Copines / Boots, Bites & Besties Night

October 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Sors tes bottes. Rassemble ta gang.

C’est la Soirée country entre copines au Centre de loisirs des Draveurs!
  • Samedi 18 octobre • 18 h
  • 25 $ (inclut l’entrée + bouchées BBQ)
  • Musique country + danse en ligne
  • Bouchées BBQ
  • Bar payant + cocktails spéciaux
  • Tirages & prix

Billets disponibles par virement à cbourque196@outlook.com ou auprès de Lisa Soucie, Heidi Newberry, Christine Bourque ou Mia Commanda-Bourque.

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Dust off your boots. Round up your girls.

It’s time for Ladies Country Night at the Centre de loisirs des Draveurs!
  • Saturday, October 18 • 6PM
  • $25 (includes entry + BBQ finger foods)
  • Country music + line dancing
  • BBQ finger foods
  • Cash bar + specialty cocktails
  • Raffles & prizes
Tickets available by e-transfer to cbourque196@outlook.com or from Lisa Soucie, Heidi Newberry, Christine Bourque, or Mia Commanda-Bourque.
19 Oct

Euchre Tournament

October 19, 2025
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Euchre tournament in Otter Lake, QC on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. Doors open at noon. The tournament starts at 1 PM. All levels welcome, and you do not need a partner to play. Snacks and drinks will be available. Lots of prizes! Pre-registration is $5/person. The price at the door on the day of the tournament will be $8. To pre-register, send an e-transfer to: otterlake150@outlook.com. All proceeds from the tournament will go towards the Otter Lake 150 Anniversary Committee.

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!

 

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