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November 12, 2025

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Amos defends USMCA

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC Oct. 24, 2018 Pontiac MP Will Amos came out in defense of the recently agreed upon United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The USMCA was

Rally racers test wits in Quyon

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON Oct. 20, 2018 Saturday saw competitors zip around Quyon and area, as a community’s favourite annual challenge returned and everyone wracked their

BAKERY: Partying, as promised

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Oct. 20, 2018 With live music, lots of laughs and plenty of donuts from the sweetest bakery in Eastern Canada, the Pontiac

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

On Sunday morning, a 50th wedding anniversary mass was celebrated in honour of Anne and Gerry Dagenais. Fr. Justin Bertrand officiated the mass. It was

Nous votons absolument pour rien dans la MRC Pontiac

Cher editeur, J’ai pris le soin de préparer le tableau ci-joint. Vous pourrez constater que les Pontissois votent pour absolument rien. Aux dernières élections, nous avons produit 20.7 per centage des votes pour la circonscription Pontiac. Vous retrouverez deux scénarios

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Amos defends USMCA

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC Oct. 24, 2018 Pontiac MP Will Amos came out in defense of the recently agreed upon United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The USMCA was signed on Sept. 30 and gave U.S. dairy producers access to 3.6 per cent of

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GELAM hosts first competition at new location

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON Oct. 13, 2018 Nearly 15 riders took part in a reopened stable’s first competition on Oct. 13, as participants thundered about the ring racing for the best time in a number of feats. GELAM Riding Stable held

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Rally racers test wits in Quyon

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON Oct. 20, 2018 Saturday saw competitors zip around Quyon and area, as a community’s favourite annual challenge returned and everyone wracked their brains in their trivial pursuit. Roughly 50 teams took part in the Quyon Lionettes’ Car

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BAKERY: Partying, as promised

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Oct. 20, 2018 With live music, lots of laughs and plenty of donuts from the sweetest bakery in Eastern Canada, the Pontiac Home Bakery gave back to its community in style as it celebrated a big win.

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

On Sunday morning, a 50th wedding anniversary mass was celebrated in honour of Anne and Gerry Dagenais. Fr. Justin Bertrand officiated the mass. It was very meaningful, as their children Jennifer, Sherry and Robbie played the violin before mass and

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

On our way back from Vancouver Island Norma and I saw a whale while we were on the ferry from Nanaimo to Vancouver. It was quite a distance off but at least I got to see one. Then we stopped

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Le brûlage des feuilles mortes, c’est NON!

SOPFEU Communiqué QUEBEC Le 9 oct. 2018 Chaque année, à l’automne, la Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) et les pompiers municipaux interviennent sur une vingtaine d’incendies en forêt. Les brûlages de feuilles mortes et d’autres résidus

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LOCAL EVENTS
Joel Plaskett LIVE at Gavan's

Joel Plaskett LIVE at Gavan's

November 18, 2025
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Joel Plaskett, an East Coast icon, takes the stage at Gavan’s in Qyuon.
Gavan’s is the place to be on November 18th for an intimate and unforgettable night with Joel Plaskett — a songwriter, storyteller, and performer who always leaves the crowd wanting more. Opener is Mars Aspen, an emerging singer-songwriter from Ottawa.

Tuesday, November 18
Gavan’s 1157 Rue de Clarendon, Quyon, QC.
Doors at 8:00PM | Show at 9:00PM
Tickets $45 Available now at Gavanshotel.com

SADC Community Event - Shawville & Clarendon

SADC Community Event - Shawville & Clarendon

November 19, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Shawville & Clarendon

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

 

20 Nov

Connexions Resource Centre Legal Walk-in Clinic

November 20, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where: 530 Main St., Shawville

When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Looking for free legal information or support? The Centre de justice de proximité de l’Outaouais is offering free legal walk-in clinics in Shawville. These clinics are open to all ages. Meet confidentially with a lawyer and social worker to discuss topics like family law, housing, wills, small claims, and more. Two other clinics will be held at the same location, Dec. 18 and Jan. 15.

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SADC Community Event - Otter Lake

SADC Community Event - Otter Lake

November 20, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Otter Lake

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

Christmas Turkey Dinner

Christmas Turkey Dinner

November 20, 2025
4:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Where: Shawville United Church, 410 Main St.

When: 4:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

A traditional Christmas meal featuring turkey with all the trimmings and homemade pie or Christmas pudding. Meals are $25 a person, or $10 for those 12 and under. 

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Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 21, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

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