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October 22, 2025

Caleb Nickerson

Eureka 93 in dispute with Canopy Growth

CALEB NICKERSON OTTAWA April 26, 2019 The recently renamed hemp CBD company Eureka 93 (formerly LiveWell Canada Inc.), who are planning on building a research

A Fish Fry-day in Chapeau

CALEB NICKERSON Chapeau April 19, 2019 Hundreds of hungry residents of the upper Pontiac made their way to Harrington Hall in Chapeau on Friday for

$200,000 for local growth generation

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 17, 2019 At MRC Pontiac’s monthly council of mayors meeting on April 17, Economic Development Director Danielle Newman gave the

MRC supports proposed landfill

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 17, 2019 Following the monthly council of mayors meeting on April 17, Pontiac Warden Jane Toller discussed a presentation made

Quyon man arrested for sex crimes

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC April 17, 2019 A Pontiac man is facing multiple charges relating to historic sexual crimes that took place in Russell County, Ont.

MRC monthly meeting highlights

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 17, 2019 On April 17, the elected officials of MRC Pontiac held their monthly council of mayors meeting in Campbell’s

Easter Egg Hunts aplently in the Pontiac

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 19-21, 2019 Fort-Coulonge On April 20, around 100 Pontiac children with their parents gathered at the Chutes Coulonge for the park’s

Firefighters get tracking

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE April 13-14, 2019 On April 13 and 14, several members of the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department received training and new radio tracking devices

Local honoured for muscular dystrophy advocacy

A Pontiac woman is being celebrated for her years of advocacy for a rare genetic disease and accessibility in her community. Bristol native Jenna Keindel is set to receive the Dr. Katie Manders Courage to Inspire Award from Muscular Dystrophy

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Eureka 93 in dispute with Canopy Growth

CALEB NICKERSON OTTAWA April 26, 2019 The recently renamed hemp CBD company Eureka 93 (formerly LiveWell Canada Inc.), who are planning on building a research facility in Litchfield, are in a dispute with Canopy Growth Corp. and its investment wing,

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A Fish Fry-day in Chapeau

CALEB NICKERSON Chapeau April 19, 2019 Hundreds of hungry residents of the upper Pontiac made their way to Harrington Hall in Chapeau on Friday for some deep fried fish and chips in support of two community organizations.

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$200,000 for local growth generation

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 17, 2019 At MRC Pontiac’s monthly council of mayors meeting on April 17, Economic Development Director Danielle Newman gave the mayors a rundown of the Territory Development Fund (FDT) projects that had been given the

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MRC supports proposed landfill

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 17, 2019 Following the monthly council of mayors meeting on April 17, Pontiac Warden Jane Toller discussed a presentation made by representatives of the Pontiac Sorting Centre, Raymond Durocher and Gerry Philippe, at the council’s

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Quyon man arrested for sex crimes

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC April 17, 2019 A Pontiac man is facing multiple charges relating to historic sexual crimes that took place in Russell County, Ont. several decades ago. Between January 31 and March 13, 2019, Russell County OPP officers arrested

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MRC monthly meeting highlights

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 17, 2019 On April 17, the elected officials of MRC Pontiac held their monthly council of mayors meeting in Campbell’s Bay. The meeting opened with the council reflecting on the passing of Dr. Wilbert Keon,

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Easter Egg Hunts aplently in the Pontiac

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 19-21, 2019 Fort-Coulonge On April 20, around 100 Pontiac children with their parents gathered at the Chutes Coulonge for the park’s annual Easter egg hunt. With countless colourful eggs scattered throughout the forest, kids scoured the

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Firefighters get tracking

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE April 13-14, 2019 On April 13 and 14, several members of the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department received training and new radio tracking devices to aid in search and rescue operations.

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Shawville night curlers host year-end banquet

CALEB NICKERSON Shawville April 20, 2019 The night curlers at the Shawville Curling and Squash Club held their year-end awards banquet on April 20. Starting out with a social hour, the evening featured a dinner catered by Café 349. Club

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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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