
Second annual Pontiac Business Expo showcases local talent
Twenty-three Pontiac entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Fort Coulonge Saturday for the second annual Pontiac Business Expo, organized by the Centre de loisir
Twenty-three Pontiac entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Fort Coulonge Saturday for the second annual Pontiac Business Expo, organized by the Centre de loisir
The St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville held its first official labyrinth walk on Saturday since the unveiling of the path painted on the floor
The Fort Coulonge Golden Age Club was packed Saturday night for the club’s first sea pie supper since the group lowered its minimum age for
More than 60 mothers and local artisans gathered at the Shawville Arena Saturday morning to participate in the first ever mom-to-mom market put on by
Six firefighters were honoured for their dedication to the Campbell’s Bay Litchfield Fire Department at its annual firemen’s ball on Saturday night. Arran Jenkins was
Outaouais public health authority CISSSO is warning residents of a potential measles exposure that occurred at a Gatineau farm in late April. In a May
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a
Local musician Erin Davis, who usually plays with her heavy metal band Beyond Driven under the name Erin Maiden, has released her first song as
The Sheenboro Parish Hall opened its doors on Sunday to welcome square dancers new and old for an afternoon of two-stepping and do-si-doing to tunes
Bristol resident Valerie Henderson was on her way out the door to meet with friends towards the end of March when the phone rang. When
Twenty-three Pontiac entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Fort Coulonge Saturday for the second annual Pontiac Business Expo, organized by the Centre de loisir des Draveurs arena committee.Business owners spent the day networking with other entrepreneurs and potential customers
The St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville held its first official labyrinth walk on Saturday since the unveiling of the path painted on the floor of its community hall last summer. The event was facilitated by Jean Macnab, a warden
The Fort Coulonge Golden Age Club was packed Saturday night for the club’s first sea pie supper since the group lowered its minimum age for members from 65 to 50 years old this past summer. Secretary and treasurer Rosalie Boucher
More than 60 mothers and local artisans gathered at the Shawville Arena Saturday morning to participate in the first ever mom-to-mom market put on by the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS), organized as a fundraiser for the arena. The market featured
Six firefighters were honoured for their dedication to the Campbell’s Bay Litchfield Fire Department at its annual firemen’s ball on Saturday night. Arran Jenkins was voted by peers as this year’s junior firefighter of the year, an award that goes
Outaouais public health authority CISSSO is warning residents of a potential measles exposure that occurred at a Gatineau farm in late April. In a May 2 press release, CISSSO said two people visiting Éco des champs farm, located at 482
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a collection of kitchen secrets from across the region, published by Pontiac Printshop in 1968. Our
Local musician Erin Davis, who usually plays with her heavy metal band Beyond Driven under the name Erin Maiden, has released her first song as a solo artist dedicated to her stepfather, Rock Soucie, who lost a nine-year battle with
The Sheenboro Parish Hall opened its doors on Sunday to welcome square dancers new and old for an afternoon of two-stepping and do-si-doing to tunes provided by musicians Sherryl Fitzpatrick, Terri-Lynn Mahusky, Kerry Vaillancourt and Gail Gavan. The event was
Bristol resident Valerie Henderson was on her way out the door to meet with friends towards the end of March when the phone rang. When she picked up, she was informed she was being awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal which
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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