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June 18, 2026

Current Conditions in Shawville 16.3°C

Sophie Kuijper Dickson

Local biblio wins big

The Shawville-Clarendon library has received more financial support from the two municipalities that fund it than any other library in the Outaouais region, and for

Abattoir co-op application submitted

The nine producers who last winter collaborated with MRC Pontiac to save the region’s only abattoir when its assets were listed for sale are one

CISSSO forms new local healthcare committee

Outaouais’ healthcare provider (CISSSO) has formalized a collaboration agreement with a group of healthcare workers and community partners in the Pontiac to ensure greater local

Elder abuse awareness day

Young children and senior residents from Shawville’s two long-term care homes spent an hour on Monday morning enjoying each others’ company during an event organized

Local biblio wins big

The Shawville-Clarendon library has received more financial support from the two municipalities that fund it than any other library in the Outaouais region, and for this it has received an award. The token of recognition was given by the Biblio

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Abattoir co-op application submitted

The nine producers who last winter collaborated with MRC Pontiac to save the region’s only abattoir when its assets were listed for sale are one step closer to forming the co-operative that will govern the slaughterhouse once it is back

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CISSSO forms new local healthcare committee

Outaouais’ healthcare provider (CISSSO) has formalized a collaboration agreement with a group of healthcare workers and community partners in the Pontiac to ensure greater local input on matters that affect residents of the region and improve accessibility, continuity and quality

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Elder abuse awareness day

Young children and senior residents from Shawville’s two long-term care homes spent an hour on Monday morning enjoying each others’ company during an event organized by CISSSO staff to raise awareness about elder abuse. Residents from the Pontiac Reception Centre

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