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November 5, 2025

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Emma Romain and Aime Allard, who were married on Saturday at St. Alphonsus Church in Chapeau. Fr. Tim

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I see that Champ and Cindy Corriveau’s barn has a quilt attached to it showing that it is a heritage barn. The Pontiac historical society

Open letter to Mr. Will Amos

Dear Sir, I am writing because your leader Justin Trudeau is raising taxes on middle-class farmers and local businesses and you seem dead-set on remaining

Naive

Dear Editor, Pontiac Liberal MP William Amos published an open letter on Sept. 21 addressing constituents’ concerns about plans for a much-needed clean-up of the

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Emma Romain and Aime Allard, who were married on Saturday at St. Alphonsus Church in Chapeau. Fr. Tim Moyle officiated the sacrament. The dinner and the reception were held at Northfork. If you

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Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Oktoberfest has come and gone for another year and what a great weekend it was. The weather was good with no rain for both days. From what I have heard the attendance was up from last year. Tom and I

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I see that Champ and Cindy Corriveau’s barn has a quilt attached to it showing that it is a heritage barn. The Pontiac historical society has come up with this new Pontiac Heritage Barn quilt project and it is placing

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Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com

St. Paul’s Hooleys are always a treat to attend. Check them out on Friday evenings. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Trevor Howard, Lisa Smith, Sherri Greer, Peter Angus, Thoburn Caldwell, Larry Stephens, Heather Carson, Cheryl Stanley,

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Spaghetti for snowsuits at Quyon Family Centre

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON Sept. 30, 2017 Serving up heaps of pasta made in a homemade sauce, a local organization held a harvest supper to help dress kids for winter. The Quyon Family Centre opened their doors Saturday evening, when they

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Luskville hosts seniors’ square dancing social

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LUSKVILLE Sept. 30, 2017 Seniors packed up their coolers and plated a favourite potluck contribution when they came out en masse for a square dance Saturday night at the Luskville Community Centre. Organized as a Canada 150 event

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Expo offers tips for raising healthy, happy kids

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRYSON Sept. 30, 2017 Families with young children were welcomed to the Bryson RA and Lion’s Club site on Saturday, where they were offered learning opportunities on everything from developing a healthy body image to breastfeeding. Hosted by

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Open letter to Mr. Will Amos

Dear Sir, I am writing because your leader Justin Trudeau is raising taxes on middle-class farmers and local businesses and you seem dead-set on remaining silent. What do these tax increases mean? If you’re a young person looking for your

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Naive

Dear Editor, Pontiac Liberal MP William Amos published an open letter on Sept. 21 addressing constituents’ concerns about plans for a much-needed clean-up of the Chalk River Laboratories site. His position on the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL) proposal to permanently

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Sept. 30, 1992 25 Years Ago Emergency clinic opens: On Sept. 25, the CLSC officially opened its Fort Coulonge Emergency Clinic. In the company of many dignitaries, many Pontiac residents, physicians and the media, the board of directors of the

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LOCAL EVENTS
Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 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!

Thorne

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!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 14, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

November 14, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

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

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

November 15, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come shop local and support a great cause!

We’re bringing together a fantastic lineup of talented artisans from across the Pontiac—perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. From handcrafted goods to festive treats, there’s something for everyone!

Support the school, support local artists, and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Tag your friends, share the event, and we’ll see you there!
15 Nov

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar

November 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1870755183815088

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