Infrastructure fails again
Chris Lowrey PONTIAC Oct. 19, 2017 Yet again, the communications infrastructure in the Pontiac went down after a work crew cut a fibre optic cable
Chris Lowrey PONTIAC Oct. 19, 2017 Yet again, the communications infrastructure in the Pontiac went down after a work crew cut a fibre optic cable
Chris Lowrey CHALK RIVER, ONT. Oct. 27 , 2017 The controversial Near Surface Disposal Site (NSDF) proposed for Chalk River Nuclear Plant will be amended
LINA LACROIX DONALD TEUMA-CASTELLETTI CALUMET ISLAND Nov. 1, 2017 Lacroix looks to revitalize Calumet: Out on the island, a new candidate has entered the race
It was an absolutely beautiful day on Saturday for the annual Quyon Lionettes Car Rally. Fifty-eight teams departed from Gavan’s Hotel with booklets of questions
Last Thursday, the birthday club met at the Waltham Station. Ella Bayne was October’s birthday girl. Everyone enjoyed a tasty lunch and birthday cake. A
Get well wishes and a speedy recovery go out to Jeff Ahearn who is at the Pembroke Regional Hospital. Jeff had a bit of a
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Ray Presley who passed away Oct. 6 at the age of 82 years. Visitors with us last
St. Mary’s Parish CWL members convened for their monthly meeting in Quyon on the evening of Oct. 2. Opening prayers were followed by correspondence and
October 10 cards results were: 50/50 was won by Lionel Racine. The door prize went to Gisele Beaudin. Ladies first was won by Mabel Kluke
Our thoughts and prayers to the Plouffe family on the loss of Tammy in hospital, Shawville, Quebec on Oct. 17 at the age of 47
Chris Lowrey PONTIAC Oct. 19, 2017 Yet again, the communications infrastructure in the Pontiac went down after a work crew cut a fibre optic cable on Oct. 19 in the Quyon area. The outage left vast swaths of the Pontiac
Chris Lowrey CHALK RIVER, ONT. Oct. 27 , 2017 The controversial Near Surface Disposal Site (NSDF) proposed for Chalk River Nuclear Plant will be amended following several complaints by local residents. The facility was originally slated to house intermediate and
LINA LACROIX DONALD TEUMA-CASTELLETTI CALUMET ISLAND Nov. 1, 2017 Lacroix looks to revitalize Calumet: Out on the island, a new candidate has entered the race and she’s looking to bring a younger generation there with her. A resident of the
It was an absolutely beautiful day on Saturday for the annual Quyon Lionettes Car Rally. Fifty-eight teams departed from Gavan’s Hotel with booklets of questions all on the theme of Canada 150. Big thanks to last year’s winning team including
Last Thursday, the birthday club met at the Waltham Station. Ella Bayne was October’s birthday girl. Everyone enjoyed a tasty lunch and birthday cake. A cheery hello is extended to our neighbour George Bayne, who is presently in the hospital.
Get well wishes and a speedy recovery go out to Jeff Ahearn who is at the Pembroke Regional Hospital. Jeff had a bit of a mishap with his ATV in Sheen. I had a nice chat with Grant Giroux who
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Ray Presley who passed away Oct. 6 at the age of 82 years. Visitors with us last Sunday were my niece Shelley Travis and Morrison, also my sister Beulah Grife. Shelley had
St. Mary’s Parish CWL members convened for their monthly meeting in Quyon on the evening of Oct. 2. Opening prayers were followed by correspondence and the treasurer’s report. It was agreed to sponsor two children from each of the two
October 10 cards results were: 50/50 was won by Lionel Racine. The door prize went to Gisele Beaudin. Ladies first was won by Mabel Kluke and second by Charlene Johnston. Men’s first was won by Robin Zacharias and second by
Our thoughts and prayers to the Plouffe family on the loss of Tammy in hospital, Shawville, Quebec on Oct. 17 at the age of 47 years. There will be a Seniors Drop In on Oct. 26 starting at 1 p.m.
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
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!

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!
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
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555
St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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