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October 8, 2025

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Pre-St. Paddy’s day on the island

DONALD TEUMA CASTELLETTI CALUMET ISLAND March 10, 2018 A community on the island decided to host their Irish celebrations a week early this year, by

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

The birthday club met at the Waltham Station on March 1. The birthday girls this month were Diane McKnight and Cynthia Belaire. Everyone enjoyed a

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Our thoughts and prayers for the Hearty and McDougall families on the loss of Sharon on March 6. Happy 80th birthday to Margaret Davis on

He shoots, he scores

Bantam A Lions defeated the Aylmer Vikings 6-0 on March 11 in Shawville. Wyatt Durocher earned the shutout. Carson Rusenstom led the way with two goals and

Door-to-door composting comes to MoP

Chris Lowrey MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC March 14, 2018 The new council for the Municipality of Pontiac has decided to reverse a decision made by the

Plouffe signs ATO with Toronto Marlies

Chris Lowrey TORONTO March 8, 2018 Shawville-born hockey player Darien Plouffe has signed an Amateur Tryout deal with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL –

Pre-St. Paddy’s day on the island

DONALD TEUMA CASTELLETTI CALUMET ISLAND March 10, 2018 A community on the island decided to host their Irish celebrations a week early this year, by holding a new kind of party for their town. St. Anne’s Parish Catholic Women’s League

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

The birthday club met at the Waltham Station on March 1. The birthday girls this month were Diane McKnight and Cynthia Belaire. Everyone enjoyed a tasty lunch and birthday cake. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Margaret Pilon

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Our thoughts and prayers for the Hearty and McDougall families on the loss of Sharon on March 6. Happy 80th birthday to Margaret Davis on March 14. St. Paul’s Anglican Church will be hosting a Soup and Sandwich Lunch on

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He shoots, he scores

Bantam A Lions defeated the Aylmer Vikings 6-0 on March 11 in Shawville. Wyatt Durocher earned the shutout. Carson Rusenstom led the way with two goals and one assist. Harry-Lukas Hitz, Ethan Queale, Connor Gilpin and Willis Egan rounded out the scoring.

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Hunters gather for third annual duck dinner

Donald Teuma-Castelletti DAVIDSON March 10, 2018 An annual club meal saw duck hunters gather at a restaurant in Davidson on Saturday, but they weren’t there to discuss fowl play. The Pontiac Delta Waterfowl Chapter held their third club dinner at

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Door-to-door composting comes to MoP

Chris Lowrey MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC March 14, 2018 The new council for the Municipality of Pontiac has decided to reverse a decision made by the previous council and implement door-to-door composting pickup in 2019. The municipality was originally presented with

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Thorne shows love for musical fruit at TCRA

Donald Teuma-Castelletti THORNE March 9, 2018 A bean dinner with a sure-to-be musical afterparty took over the Thorne community centre on Friday night, as more than 100 people filled the hall for the meal. The Thorne Community Recreation Association welcomed

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Plouffe signs ATO with Toronto Marlies

Chris Lowrey TORONTO March 8, 2018 Shawville-born hockey player Darien Plouffe has signed an Amateur Tryout deal with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL – the affiliate team of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Amateur tryouts are short-term but renewable deals

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LOCAL EVENTS
11 Oct

Thanks Giving Bristol Market

October 11, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Come to the annual Bristol Market Thanksgiving Popup on Oct 11 from 10am – 2pm!
Find produce, art, baking, preserves, and so much more!
Over 20 local vendors
Live music by local artist Doug Nicholson
Raffle for vendor products
Hot drinks & warm food
Located at Coronation Hall Cider Mills – 206 ch. River, Bristol

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

October 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
C’est avec plaisir que le Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) vous invite à bénéficier de son important évènement virtuel de recrutement ce prochain 15 octobre 2025, de 13h00 à 17h00.  Profitez de cette parfaite occasion d’accéder à nos réseaux pour combler vos besoins en main-d’œuvre – tous secteurs confondus, et ce, gratuitement.
Le Salon de l’emploi est une importante opportunité dans notre communauté et pour les entreprises du Pontiac. Chaque année, l’évènement facilite l’embauche dans plus de 30 entreprises locales en offrant des centaines d’opportunités d’emplois locaux. Un beau partenariat grâce à votre participation!
Encore cet automne, le CJEP compte surpasser ce succès en adaptant l’approche aux besoins des entreprises et des chercheurs d’emplois. Pour cette raison, le CJEP maintien le format virtuel tel qu’exprimé par la grande majorité de nos entreprises participantes et partenaires lors des derniers sondages. Cette technologie facilite la démarche pour tous en limitant les déplacements et en maximisant l’utilisation du temps. Notez que le CJEP offre la formation et le soutien technique de ce processus sur la plateforme REMO du CJEP.
De plus, le CJEP est là pour vous supporter et vous offre un accompagnement gratuit dans la rédaction des offres d’emplois, ce qui vous simplifiera le travail préparatif lié au Salon.
Le CJEP crée une synergie communautaire en apportant aide et soutien aux entreprises et aux chercheurs d’emplois dans nos 18 municipalités.  Une excellente visibilité pour votre entreprise puisque le Salon de l’emploi du Pontiac est un évènement local populaire promu par les radios locales, plusieurs journaux ainsi que nos médias sociaux. Une opportunité de faire partie d’une vision économique prospère et de joindre la perspective commune – faire fructifier notre belle région en embauchant des talents locaux.
Réservez tôt – Pour ce faire, veuillez compléter et retourner le formulaire de confirmation (en pièce jointe) d’ici vendredi, le 19 septembre prochain. Pour toute question ou clarification, n’hésitez pas de nous contacter à l’adresse salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
Nous communiquerons avec vous prochainement pour valider que ce message important s’est rendu à bon port et discuter de vos éventuels besoins. Préparez votre plan d’action de recrutement immédiat ou futur – Nous sommes là pour vous aider!
À très bientôt.
The Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) is pleased to invite you to benefit from its major virtual recruitment event this coming October 15th, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.  Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to access our networks to meet your workforce needs – all sectors combined, and for free.
The Job Fair is an important opportunity for our community and for businesses in the Pontiac. Each year, the event facilitates hiring in more than 30 local businesses by offering hundreds of local job opportunities. A great partnership made possible thanks to your participation!
Once again this fall, CJEP intends to surpass this success by adapting the approach to the needs of businesses and job seekers. For this reason, CJEP is maintaining the virtual format as per expressed by the vast majority of our participating companies and partners in recent surveys. This technology facilitates the process for everyone by limiting travel and maximizing the use of time. Note that CJEP offers training and technical support for this process on the CJEP platform.
Furthermore, the CJEP is there to support you and offers free assistance in drafting job offers, which will simplify the preparatory work associated with the Job Fair.
The CJEP creates community synergy by providing help and support to businesses and job seekers in our 18 municipalities.  Excellent visibility for your business since the Pontiac Job Fair is a popular local event promoted by local radio, several newspapers and our social media. An opportunity to be part of a thriving economic vision and join the common perspective – Make the most of our beautiful region by hiring local talent.
Book early. To do so, please complete and return the Confirmation Form (attached) by Friday, September 19th. For any questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us at salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
We will contact you shortly to ensure that this important message has reached its destination and discuss your possible needs. Prepare your immediate or future recruitment action plan – We are here to help!
Talk to you soon.
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

October 15, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.

This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac West

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac West

October 16, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 16th, La Gare Waltham Station.

This event is for residents of Waltham, Chichester, Sheenboro, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and Rapides-des-Joachims.

Cobden Taste of the Valley 2025

Cobden Taste of the Valley 2025

October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Taste of the Valley – Cobden 

43 Astrolabe Rd, Cobden
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FREE Admission!
Join us in the heart of Cobden for one of the most popular and longest-running stops on the Taste of the Valley tour! This vibrant outdoor market brings together the best of local food, farm, and craft—just in time for fall.
Come explore a wide variety of vendors offering fresh produce, homemade preserves, baked goods, artisan crafts, fall décor, and much more. Whether shopping for fall decor, getting a head start on holiday gifts, or just looking for a great day out, Cobden is the place to be.

Celebrate the end of the harvest season, support local, and enjoy a great day in Whitewater Region. See you at Taste of the Valley – Cobden!
Unanswered Questions of the Pontiac’s First Settlers

Unanswered Questions of the Pontiac’s First Settlers

October 18, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Samedi 18 octobre
  • 13h – 14h 30
  • Moulin Egan, Pontiac, Outaouais
Join us for a lively and engaging afternoon at the Egan mill, as local history enthusiast, Gord Graham, leads a fascinating conversation about the first settlers of the Pontiac, Outaouais region. Discover what life was like for the early “Pontiacers” — their challenges, triumphs, and the enduring legacy they left behind.
Through stories, insights, and interactive discussion, this talk offers a fun and accessible way to connect with the rich history of our region.
Free to attend. Click the link to save your spot! All are welcome!
Rejoignez-nous pour un après-midi animé et captivant à l’usine Egan, où Gord Graham, passionné d’histoire locale, animera une conversation fascinante sur les premiers colons de la région de Pontiac, dans l’Outaouais. Découvrez la vie des premiers « Pontiacers » : leurs défis, leurs triomphes et l’héritage durable qu’ils ont laissé derrière eux.
À travers des récits, des anecdotes et des discussions interactives, cette discussion offre une façon ludique et accessible de se familiariser avec la riche histoire de notre région.
Participation gratuite. Cliquez sur le lien pour réserver votre place! Tout le monde est bienvenue!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/pontiac-historical-talk

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