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October 22, 2025

Caleb Nickerson

A life of science

by Caleb Nickerson Tucked away off of chemin Kawartha in Breckenridge sits the home of Raymond Desjardins and his wife, Anne. If you saw him

Thursday morning booze cruise

CALEB NICKERSON VINTON March 28, 2019 A man is facing several charges after an early morning crash in Vinton on March 28. Just before 8

A solution in need of a problem

It would appear that Quebec’s government of the day is continuing its quest to solve problems that don’t exist. On Thursday, Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ)

April is daffodil month

CALEB NICKERSON April 3, 2019 Those with sharp eyes may have noticed a little splash of yellow gracing the lapels of municipal workers and officials

CISSSO hosts job fair in Shawville

On March 19, representatives from the Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) held a career fair at the Shawville Lion’s

Spaghetti and fresh baked bread at the TCRA

CALEB NICKERSON LADYSMITH March 22, 2019 On March 22, around 100 people gathered at the Thorne Community Recreation Association(TCRA) Hall in Ladysmith for some homemade

Jack Pine spotted in downtown Shawville

Caleb Nickerson, The Equity On March 21, diners at Café 349 in Shawville were treated to critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Jack Pine and his folksy strumming and

A life of science

by Caleb Nickerson Tucked away off of chemin Kawartha in Breckenridge sits the home of Raymond Desjardins and his wife, Anne. If you saw him walking up the street, you could be forgiven for mistaking Desjardins for any other senior

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Fortin, Western Quebec School Board denouce Bill 21

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC March 28, 2019 The Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) and Pontiac’s MNA André Fortin have denounced the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ)’s bill to ban public servants from donning religious garments in the course of their duties, which

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Thursday morning booze cruise

CALEB NICKERSON VINTON March 28, 2019 A man is facing several charges after an early morning crash in Vinton on March 28. Just before 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sûreté du Québec officers received a call about a vehicle being driven

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A solution in need of a problem

It would appear that Quebec’s government of the day is continuing its quest to solve problems that don’t exist. On Thursday, Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette tabled Bill 21, “An Act respecting the laicity of the State,”

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April is daffodil month

CALEB NICKERSON April 3, 2019 Those with sharp eyes may have noticed a little splash of yellow gracing the lapels of municipal workers and officials over the past few days. That’s because April is daffodil month, a campaign put on

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CISSSO hosts job fair in Shawville

On March 19, representatives from the Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) held a career fair at the Shawville Lion’s Club. As Human Resources coordinator Nadine Courchesne explained, CISSSO is the largest employer in the

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Spaghetti and fresh baked bread at the TCRA

CALEB NICKERSON LADYSMITH March 22, 2019 On March 22, around 100 people gathered at the Thorne Community Recreation Association(TCRA) Hall in Ladysmith for some homemade food and good company, put on by the local recreation association. Around six volunteers were

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Jack Pine spotted in downtown Shawville

Caleb Nickerson, The Equity On March 21, diners at Café 349 in Shawville were treated to critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Jack Pine and his folksy strumming and singing over the lunch hour. Shawville was the second stop on Pine’s “Lone Wolf” solo

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Two-vehicle collision results in minor injuries

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE March 22, 2019 A two-vehicle collision just outside Shawville on Friday evening resulted in one person sent to hospital with minor injuries. The accident occurred around 6:45 in the evening of March 22, at the intersection of

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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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