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June 18, 2025

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Norway Bay landmark reopens

Brett Thoms Bristol May 21 2022 Norway Bay’s golf course officially reopened on Saturday morning. Now owned by Astra Estates, the owners say it was

Springing into the Spring Fair

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 19, 2022 With a lot of planning the Home and School Committee for McDowell Elementary School put on their first in-person

The Danger Cable comes to Quyon

Brett Thoms Pontiac May 21, 2022 Eighteen teams of three clashed with bikes and mallets on Saturday and Sunday in the Rumble Tube: The Danger

Falling from great heights

Even before this past weekend’s heavy winds, the large, tin-covered barn at Hurdman Heights Farm was in decline. For over a century, the Pontiac landmark

The Shrike

In June 2003, THE EQUITY published a story related to a particular bird species. The article, and an unexpected visitor, inspired a related essay that

Storm rips through Pontiac

Some scenes from the damage caused by Saturday’s storm in the Luskville area. As of press time, power was restored in parts of the Municipality

COVID update: Cases declining

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac May 25, 2022 Quebec has not reported any new hospitalizations and is facing a decline in COVID-19 patients. In the past 24

Norway Bay landmark reopens

Brett Thoms Bristol May 21 2022 Norway Bay’s golf course officially reopened on Saturday morning. Now owned by Astra Estates, the owners say it was a​​ long time coming. “The first tee off was by our family at 7 a.m.,”

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Springing into the Spring Fair

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 19, 2022 With a lot of planning the Home and School Committee for McDowell Elementary School put on their first in-person spring fair since the pandemic hit in 2019. It is the biggest fundraiser they hold

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Ribbon cut for Bristol’s new rescue boat

Brett Thoms Bristol May 21, 2022 The Bristol Fire Department officially inaugurated its new rescue boat on Saturday. The purchase of the boat was largely financed with donations from the community. In total, Bristol residents raised about $30,000 in 10

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The Danger Cable comes to Quyon

Brett Thoms Pontiac May 21, 2022 Eighteen teams of three clashed with bikes and mallets on Saturday and Sunday in the Rumble Tube: The Danger Cable, a bike polo tournament held at the rink on the Quyon fairgrounds. “It is

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Falling from great heights

Even before this past weekend’s heavy winds, the large, tin-covered barn at Hurdman Heights Farm was in decline. For over a century, the Pontiac landmark on the north-east side of Highway 148 in Breckenridge has stood proudly on the height

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The Shrike

In June 2003, THE EQUITY published a story related to a particular bird species. The article, and an unexpected visitor, inspired a related essay that was probably also intended for the same paper. But somehow the second story lost its

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Storm rips through Pontiac

Some scenes from the damage caused by Saturday’s storm in the Luskville area. As of press time, power was restored in parts of the Municipality of Pontiac. While many parts of the Pontiac were affected, the worst of the damage

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COVID update: Cases declining

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac May 25, 2022 Quebec has not reported any new hospitalizations and is facing a decline in COVID-19 patients. In the past 24 hours, there has been a decrease of 37 patients with the total number of patients

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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