MRC to roll out blue bins this week
November 10, 2025
The MRC Pontiac is set to begin rolling out blue recycling bins to certain participating municipalities beginning this week. The rollout is part of the
The MRC Pontiac is set to begin rolling out blue recycling bins to certain participating municipalities beginning this week. The rollout is part of the
The Shawville Pontiacs got their fifth consecutive victory on Friday night in a hard-fought battle that saw them defeat the South Grenville Rangers 5-1 on
Construction is now under way for the new public daycare planned for the corner of Clarendon St. and Isabella St. in Shawville. The government-subsidized daycare,
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973.
As the municipal election polls closed this weekend, a total of 121 seats were determined across the Pontiac, 59 of those in contested races. Many
An artist and puppeteer has set up a new studio on Main Street in Shawville, right next to Hursty’s Bar and Grill. Aranyani Rachel Rosen
The Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) announced a 20 per cent increase in services for the second consecutive year at its annual general meeting at
Pierre Cyr was born in Montreal and worked for 27 years with NAV Canada, serving as an air traffic controller, investigator, and security analyst in
Jean-Louis Corriveau has long been a farmer on L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet. He served as a councillor for more than 30 years before being appointed pro-mayor in 2017
The MRC Pontiac is set to begin rolling out blue recycling bins to certain participating municipalities beginning this week. The rollout is part of the province’s new recycling program run by non-profit Éco Entreprises Québec (EEQ), which is responsible for
The Shawville Pontiacs got their fifth consecutive victory on Friday night in a hard-fought battle that saw them defeat the South Grenville Rangers 5-1 on home ice. The hosts came out fast and furious in the first period, attempting 17
Construction is now under way for the new public daycare planned for the corner of Clarendon St. and Isabella St. in Shawville. The government-subsidized daycare, or CPE (centre de petite enfance), will be run by the 1-2-3 Picabou Child Care
This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the group’s 60th anniversary in 1973. This week we chose to highlight bread recipes. As the snow begins to fly, a
As the municipal election polls closed this weekend, a total of 121 seats were determined across the Pontiac, 59 of those in contested races. Many candidates were familiar to voters, having sat on council in the past or having previously
An artist and puppeteer has set up a new studio on Main Street in Shawville, right next to Hursty’s Bar and Grill. Aranyani Rachel Rosen is a multi-media artist who moved to Shawville two years ago after living in Toronto,
The Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) announced a 20 per cent increase in services for the second consecutive year at its annual general meeting at Brauwerk Hoffman in Campbell’s Bay on Saturday. The organization, whose mission it is to help
Pierre Cyr was born in Montreal and worked for 27 years with NAV Canada, serving as an air traffic controller, investigator, and security analyst in Sept-Îles, Rimouski, and Gatineau. After moving to the Outaouais, Cyr discovered Fort-Coulonge, where he settled
Jean-Louis Corriveau has long been a farmer on L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet. He served as a councillor for more than 30 years before being appointed pro-mayor in 2017 following the resignation of then-mayor Pierre Fréchette. Corriveau was elected to the mayor’s seat in
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
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!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555
St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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