WQLC 2017 budget dwarfed by unexpected grant
Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Oct. 21, 2017 A surplus in the Western Quebec Literacy Council’s (WQLC) revenue for 2017 marks a significant portion above the projected
Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Oct. 21, 2017 A surplus in the Western Quebec Literacy Council’s (WQLC) revenue for 2017 marks a significant portion above the projected
Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRYSON Oct. 21, 2017 A World War II veteran received an award in recognition of his years of service to the Campbell’s Bay
What kid doesn’t love Halloween? Actually, tons of adults do too. It’s the perfect opportunity to become something or someone you wish you were or
Dear Editor, I very much appreciated the submission from Colleen Fleming in the Oct. 18 edition of The Equity. I agree absolutely with the content
Dear Editor, Philemon Wright (1760-1839), one of the Ottawa Valley’s most famous historical figures, has a recently discovered link with Quyon. Wright arrived in the
Dear Editor, It’s election time again and the rumour mill is running full steam ahead. It is easy in a municipality like ours to start
Dear Editor, The organizers of the Municipality of Pontiac’s all candidates meeting of Oct. 15 should be thanked for doing this useful public service. People
Oct. 21, 1992 25 Years Ago Pontiac Hospital holds official opening: The Pontiac Community Hospital held its grand opening of the new wing on Oct.
Quebec’s Bill 62 is a heavy-handed effort by the government to solve a problem nobody knew we had. The new law will ban public workers
Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Oct. 21, 2017 A surplus in the Western Quebec Literacy Council’s (WQLC) revenue for 2017 marks a significant portion above the projected budget – but it comes with a price. The WQLC listed a 48.83 per cent
Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRYSON Oct. 21, 2017 A World War II veteran received an award in recognition of his years of service to the Campbell’s Bay Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 162 on Saturday night, marking over 70 years of service to
What kid doesn’t love Halloween? Actually, tons of adults do too. It’s the perfect opportunity to become something or someone you wish you were or could be. My kids have been planning their costumes for months. Their thoughts go towards
Dear Editor, I very much appreciated the submission from Colleen Fleming in the Oct. 18 edition of The Equity. I agree absolutely with the content and essence of her submission. I would, however, like to elaborate the following with regards
Dear Editor, Philemon Wright (1760-1839), one of the Ottawa Valley’s most famous historical figures, has a recently discovered link with Quyon. Wright arrived in the Township of Hull in 1800 with a colony of family, friends and farm animals, by
Dear Editor, It’s election time again and the rumour mill is running full steam ahead. It is easy in a municipality like ours to start rumours. And this time, they seem to be particularly nasty. As a chartered mediator who
Dear Editor, The organizers of the Municipality of Pontiac’s all candidates meeting of Oct. 15 should be thanked for doing this useful public service. People are eager to learn what their aspiring candidates promise for their town. Needless to say,
Oct. 21, 1992 25 Years Ago Pontiac Hospital holds official opening: The Pontiac Community Hospital held its grand opening of the new wing on Oct. 19. The ceremonies were held in the presence of many of the people who made
Quebec’s Bill 62 is a heavy-handed effort by the government to solve a problem nobody knew we had. The new law will ban public workers and anyone receiving public services from wearing a face covering. The province said this is
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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