New owners planning expansion of Shawville gym
July 11, 2025
Victoria Place Gym in Shawville is now under new ownership. A young local couple has purchased the business with ambitious plans to bring more fitness
Victoria Place Gym in Shawville is now under new ownership. A young local couple has purchased the business with ambitious plans to bring more fitness
As the two countries work towards a new trade deal, here’s what you need to know about why this system is such a sticking point
Quyon’s annual truck and tractor pull returned to the town’s old fairgrounds over the weekend, kicking up clouds of dust through which dedicated spectators ooh-ed
The Parc Leslie annual fishing derby took over Leslie Lake on Saturday and saw 21 fish caught by the 46 participants. New this year was
The communities of Norway Bay and Sand Bay, only a few coves apart from each other on the Ottawa River, each held their own garage
On July 3, the Shawville Recreation Association welcomed the return of three of its picnic tables, freshly refurbished thanks to funding from the Shawville Rotary
The community threw an extra-patriotic Canada Day celebration on Sunday.
“Country vibes guaranteed” was a slogan on the Pontiac Country Festival’s Facebook page, and the event, now in its third year, delivered on this promise
After over three years of hard work, Bristol farmers Isabelle Lajoie and Marc Bergeron threw open the doors of Quyon’s iconic Egan Mill on Friday
Senior high school students across the Pontiac celebrated the completion of their last classes last week.
Victoria Place Gym in Shawville is now under new ownership. A young local couple has purchased the business with ambitious plans to bring more fitness opportunities to the facility. Nick Emmerson and his partner Kendal Lang will relaunch the gym
As the two countries work towards a new trade deal, here’s what you need to know about why this system is such a sticking point for Trump, and what might be at stake for Canadian dairy farmers.
Quyon’s annual truck and tractor pull returned to the town’s old fairgrounds over the weekend, kicking up clouds of dust through which dedicated spectators ooh-ed and aah-ed as contenders made their runs at dragging large weights through the dirt. Jennifer
The Parc Leslie annual fishing derby took over Leslie Lake on Saturday and saw 21 fish caught by the 46 participants. New this year was the introduction of an adult division. While the tournament has traditionally been reserved for children,
The communities of Norway Bay and Sand Bay, only a few coves apart from each other on the Ottawa River, each held their own garage sale events on Saturday, drawing many a bargain hunter to browse the tables on tables
On July 3, the Shawville Recreation Association welcomed the return of three of its picnic tables, freshly refurbished thanks to funding from the Shawville Rotary Club. The tables that now sit under the shade structure at the RA field are
The community threw an extra-patriotic Canada Day celebration on Sunday.
“Country vibes guaranteed” was a slogan on the Pontiac Country Festival’s Facebook page, and the event, now in its third year, delivered on this promise over the weekend, flooding the Quyon fairgrounds with three days of country music, line dancing,
After over three years of hard work, Bristol farmers Isabelle Lajoie and Marc Bergeron threw open the doors of Quyon’s iconic Egan Mill on Friday morning, inviting the community to take a tour of the building that has stood unused
Senior high school students across the Pontiac celebrated the completion of their last classes last week.
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
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!
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
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
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 !
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