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Chris Lowrey LUSKVILLE Dec. 4, 2017 On the way to an appointment in Gatineau on Dec. 4, Shirley and Charles Kucharik got a dangerous –

Shawville, Clarendon honour firefighters

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Dec. 9, 2017 Firefighters from the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department joined together Saturday night for their annual Christmas and awards dinner, honouring their

Clarendon winery celebrates grand opening

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON Dec. 9, 2017 After many litres have been dumped, immeasurable hours have been spent perfecting the recipe, numerous inquiries to experts, and

Literacy groups get funding boost

Chris Lowrey CAMPBELL’S BAY Dec. 11, 2017 The Jardin éducatif du Pontiac and the Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) both got good news on Dec.

Think of the children

Christmas is almost upon us, the stores are full of pretty decorations and we are all wondering what we can buy for our loved ones.

Bonjour-hi

Dear Editor, The continually irrelevant Parti Quebecois recently introduced a non-binding motion in the National Assembly calling for business owners to greet customers with “bonjour”

The Parents’ Voice By Emily Haiima

Making time for everyone at Christmas Christmas often brings feelings of joy, gratitude and happiness to most people but sometimes a little stress works its

Pontiac Archives honour longtime contributor

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Dec. 11, 2017 The employees of the Pontiac Archives gathered at Cartrites in Shawville on Dec. 11 to pay tribute to a 30-year mainstay. Dorcas Sparling is in her 30th year at the archives and was presented

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It happens

Chris Lowrey LUSKVILLE Dec. 4, 2017 On the way to an appointment in Gatineau on Dec. 4, Shirley and Charles Kucharik got a dangerous – and smelly – surprise. As their vehicle approached the four lane section of Hwy. 148

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Shawville, Clarendon honour firefighters

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Dec. 9, 2017 Firefighters from the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department joined together Saturday night for their annual Christmas and awards dinner, honouring their firefighter of the year. Gathering the force, plus spouses and the mayors of both municipalities,

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SUV collides with logging truck on 148

Chris Lowrey LUSKVILLE Dec. 7, 2017 The front driver’s side of an SUV was torn off when the vehicle crossed the centre lane on Hwy. 148 on Dec. 7. The accident took place on Hwy. 148 near the intersection of

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Clarendon winery celebrates grand opening

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON Dec. 9, 2017 After many litres have been dumped, immeasurable hours have been spent perfecting the recipe, numerous inquiries to experts, and permit approvals galore, the Little Red Wagon Winery held their grand opening party over the

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Literacy groups get funding boost

Chris Lowrey CAMPBELL’S BAY Dec. 11, 2017 The Jardin éducatif du Pontiac and the Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) both got good news on Dec. 11 – they will each be getting a funding boost from the provincial government. The

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Think of the children

Christmas is almost upon us, the stores are full of pretty decorations and we are all wondering what we can buy for our loved ones. Our children will have a wonderful time and so they should. I was recently packing

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Bonjour-hi

Dear Editor, The continually irrelevant Parti Quebecois recently introduced a non-binding motion in the National Assembly calling for business owners to greet customers with “bonjour” instead of “bonjour-hi”; “bonjour-hi” being frequently used by shopkeepers in certain areas of Quebec, particularly

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The Parents’ Voice By Emily Haiima

Making time for everyone at Christmas Christmas often brings feelings of joy, gratitude and happiness to most people but sometimes a little stress works its way in especially when you have several or very large families that you’re trying to

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Dec. 2, 1992 25 Years Ago Symposium stresses co-operation: On Nov. 28, PontiAction held a symposium on the future of the old CPR railway corridor owned by the MRC, in the hopes of inspiring the county to take advantage of

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Meet the Candidates: Municipality of Pontiac

Meet the Candidates: Municipality of Pontiac

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

October 8 at Gavan’s in Quyon.

This event is for residents of the Municipality of Pontiac and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.

SADC Community Event - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet

SADC Community Event - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet

October 9, 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!

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!

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.

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