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Shawville’s three-pitch and fastball scorcher

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Sept. 22-24, 2017 The Shawville and District Recreation Association hosted a three-pitch and fastball tournament last weekend, seeing over ten teams bring

Inter-city bus line gets funding boost

Chris Lowrey ALLUMETTES ISLAND Sept. 21, 2017 The government of Quebec is ponying up nearly $130,000 to maintain the inter-city bus line between Allumettes Island

Putting fun in Family Fun Day

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CALUMET ISLAND Sept. 23, 2017 Offering inflatable bouncy structures, lots of sugary snacks, face painting and a range of fun for the whole

Flood meeting speeds up claims process

Chris Lowrey MUN.OF PONTIAC Aug. 6, 2017 A personalized meeting day for flood victims in the Municipality of Pontiac saw close to 100 meetings take

Upper Pontiac loses phone service

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC August 6, 2017 The phone lines throughout vast swaths of the upper Pontiac went silent last week during an unexpected disruption in

Woman killed in ATV accident

Chris Lowrey CLARENDON Sept. 23, 2017 A woman from Gatineau was killed on the weekend after losing control of her ATV near the 12th Concession

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Congratulations to Holly Godin and Dan Chartrand on the birth of their beautiful daughter Ivy Rae. Get well wishes, thoughts and prayers are with Lisette

Foggy flyballs

Donald Teuma-Castelletti, THE EQUITY The men’s league fastpitch finals took place at the Shawville RA on Friday night, amongst a patch of fog so thick

Shawville’s three-pitch and fastball scorcher

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Sept. 22-24, 2017 The Shawville and District Recreation Association hosted a three-pitch and fastball tournament last weekend, seeing over ten teams bring their A game to the field, despite enduring record hot September temperatures. Kicking the fastball

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Inter-city bus line gets funding boost

Chris Lowrey ALLUMETTES ISLAND Sept. 21, 2017 The government of Quebec is ponying up nearly $130,000 to maintain the inter-city bus line between Allumettes Island and Gatineau. The bus leaves Allumettes Island weekday mornings just after 5 a.m. and arrives

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Putting fun in Family Fun Day

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CALUMET ISLAND Sept. 23, 2017 Offering inflatable bouncy structures, lots of sugary snacks, face painting and a range of fun for the whole gang, the first Calumet Island Family Day was a huge success for all involved. “It’s

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Flood meeting speeds up claims process

Chris Lowrey MUN.OF PONTIAC Aug. 6, 2017 A personalized meeting day for flood victims in the Municipality of Pontiac saw close to 100 meetings take place on Sept. 21 at the Luskville Community Centre. Flood victims were given the chance

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Upper Pontiac loses phone service

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC August 6, 2017 The phone lines throughout vast swaths of the upper Pontiac went silent last week during an unexpected disruption in the region’s land-line network. The outage happened on Sept. 19 just before 1 p.m. and

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Woman killed in ATV accident

Chris Lowrey CLARENDON Sept. 23, 2017 A woman from Gatineau was killed on the weekend after losing control of her ATV near the 12th Concession in Clarendon. Police were called around 10:30 on the morning of Sept. 23 by a

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Quyon JILL YOUNG 819-918-0623 jillianyoung6@gmail.com

Congratulations to Virginia Schwartz and Jeff Freeborn, who were married on Sept. 16 in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in the Schwartz’s backyard. The weather was perfect for an outdoor wedding, with bright sunshine and summer-like heat. The happy couple enjoyed

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Congratulations to Holly Godin and Dan Chartrand on the birth of their beautiful daughter Ivy Rae. Get well wishes, thoughts and prayers are with Lisette Dumouchel-Carroll who had the misfortune of falling and breaking her hip and ankle. We hope

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Foggy flyballs

Donald Teuma-Castelletti, THE EQUITY The men’s league fastpitch finals took place at the Shawville RA on Friday night, amongst a patch of fog so thick the outfield could barely be seen. The Twins would go on to beat the Royals

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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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