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October 8, 2025

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

“Introducing your baby to a rich environment that builds her brain is called infant stimulation.” (raisesmartkid.com). I remember time alone with my first baby well.

Quebec long-gun registry in effect

Chris Lowrey QUEBEC Jan. 29, 2018 Opponents of Canada’s federal long gun registry breathed a sigh of relief when it was abolished by the Conservative

Man killed in head-on collision

Police say that texting might have played a role in a brutal accident involving a Hydro-Quebec truck last Tuesday that left a male victim fatally

Public safety minister talks floods with MoP

Chris Lowrey MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC Jan. 23, 2018Quebec’s Public Safety Minister Martin Coiteux paid a visit to the Municipality of Pontiac’s town hall to discuss

Family fun at winter carnival

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LUSKVILLE Jan. 26-28, 2018 Families in the Municipality of Pontiac had the chance to try maple taffy, ride fat bikes, throw axes, show

The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Jan. 27, 1993 25 Years Ago Pontiac suffers through mild winter: The lightest winter snowfall in at least 13 years has Pontiac hotels and snowmobile outfitters counting their losses. Harold Storie, president of the Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers Association says revenue

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

“Introducing your baby to a rich environment that builds her brain is called infant stimulation.” (raisesmartkid.com). I remember time alone with my first baby well. I used to think how am I going to fill the day with her, what

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Quebec long-gun registry in effect

Chris Lowrey QUEBEC Jan. 29, 2018 Opponents of Canada’s federal long gun registry breathed a sigh of relief when it was abolished by the Conservative government in 2012. However, those who live in Quebec will have to register their long

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Man killed in head-on collision

Police say that texting might have played a role in a brutal accident involving a Hydro-Quebec truck last Tuesday that left a male victim fatally injured. On Jan. 23, 33-year-old Eric Goyette of Gatineau was travelling east on Hwy. 148

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Shawville’s curling bonspiel kicks off

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Jan. 25, 2018 For the 43rd year in a row, the Shawville Community Bonspiel will pit teams from around the Pontiac against one another to see who will raise the vaunted winner’s trophy: a shiny toilet seat.

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Public safety minister talks floods with MoP

Chris Lowrey MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC Jan. 23, 2018Quebec’s Public Safety Minister Martin Coiteux paid a visit to the Municipality of Pontiac’s town hall to discuss the municipality’s progress when it comes to the cleanup of the spring flooding. Coiteux, along

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Atoms, Peewees take over Shawville Arena

                    Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 26-28, 2018 The Pontiac Lions played host to Peewee and Atom division teams from Aylmer, West Carleton and beyond as the hockey pros in training contended

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Family fun at winter carnival

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LUSKVILLE Jan. 26-28, 2018 Families in the Municipality of Pontiac had the chance to try maple taffy, ride fat bikes, throw axes, show off their talents and much more all over town, at an annual event aimed to

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LOCAL EVENTS
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac East

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac East

October 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 9th, Hursty’s in Shawville.

This event is for residents of Alleyn-et-Cawood, Otter Lake, Thorne, Shawville, Clarendon, Bristol and Portage-du-Fort.

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!
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