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January 7, 2026

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Sophie Kuijper Dickson

Chamber of Commerce AGM a relaunch, says president

At the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting on Thursday evening, Chamber president Sébastien Bonnerot’s message was clear: the regional business development organization is

Calumet Island byelection

The Municipality of l’Île-du-Grand-Calumet will be holding a byelection to fill seat three on its council which was previously occupied by Pierre Jolicoeur. Jolicoeur passed

Denim and diamonds dance the night away

Over 200 women decked out in their finest denim and diamonds descended on the Exhibition Hall at the Shawville Fairgrounds on Friday evening for the Pontiac Agricultural Society’s Ladies Night. The event hosted over 30 vendors for those interested in

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Chamber of Commerce AGM a relaunch, says president

At the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting on Thursday evening, Chamber president Sébastien Bonnerot’s message was clear: the regional business development organization is building itself back better and stronger than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic knocked the

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Calumet Island byelection

The Municipality of l’Île-du-Grand-Calumet will be holding a byelection to fill seat three on its council which was previously occupied by Pierre Jolicoeur. Jolicoeur passed away in July. Candidate nominations should be submitted at the municipal office by Oct. 4

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MRC refines agricultural development plan

On Tuesday evening the MRC Pontiac presented the latest version of its plan for developing the agricultural industry in the Pontiac at a public consultation meeting hosted at the new market building in Chapeau.  The plan is referred to as

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