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Back-to-back fundraisers with Branch 162

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CAMPBELL’S BAY May 11-12, 2018 Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 162 in Campbell’s Bay enjoyed a busy couple of days last

Maison de la Famille opens their doors

Donald Teuma-Castelletti FORT COULONGE May 12, 2018 A community hub in Fort Coulonge held an early start to Quebec Family Week on Saturday, hosting entertainment,

Local wins Reserve Champ

STITTSVILLE May 5, 2018 After a blustery Friday night, with the possibility of a cancellation of the spring opener competition at Westar Farm in Stittsville,

Lions cook for Quyon moms

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON May 13, 2018 The Quyon Lions continued their collaboration with their local Legion branch on Sunday, this time hosting their Mother’s Day

Whatever floats your BOAT!

CALEB NICKERSON NORWAY BAY May 11, 2018 On Friday afternoon, students and staff from Pontiac High School (PHS) made their way down to the Norway

Park days and spring activities

Woo-hoo! It feels like it’s been a long time coming, but finally we welcome spring and Park Days. The Mill Dam Park is open and

Mother’s Day

Sunday past, was a beautiful day weather-wise and otherwise this year, a day when motherhood is celebrated. I was able to enjoy seeing two of

Back-to-back fundraisers with Branch 162

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CAMPBELL’S BAY May 11-12, 2018 Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 162 in Campbell’s Bay enjoyed a busy couple of days last weekend, putting on an evening of feasting and music before hitting the pavement the next

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Maison de la Famille opens their doors

Donald Teuma-Castelletti FORT COULONGE May 12, 2018 A community hub in Fort Coulonge held an early start to Quebec Family Week on Saturday, hosting entertainment, a barbeque and much more at their party. With the celebratory week running May 14

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artPontiac hosts summer teachers at open house

Donald Teuma-Castelletti PORTAGE DU FORT May 12, 2018 A hub for the arts in the Pontiac welcomed potential students to an open house event on Saturday, showcasing the upcoming summer classes. The Stone School Gallery opened their doors in the

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Local wins Reserve Champ

STITTSVILLE May 5, 2018 After a blustery Friday night, with the possibility of a cancellation of the spring opener competition at Westar Farm in Stittsville, Ont., Saturday morning dawned clear and calm for the Inspired Rider Team from Aylmer, Luskville,

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Lions cook for Quyon moms

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON May 13, 2018 The Quyon Lions continued their collaboration with their local Legion branch on Sunday, this time hosting their Mother’s Day Brunch at the Legion. Seeing many families looking to celebrate their mother’s special day, the

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Whatever floats your BOAT!

CALEB NICKERSON NORWAY BAY May 11, 2018 On Friday afternoon, students and staff from Pontiac High School (PHS) made their way down to the Norway Bay beach to put their hard work in the classroom to the test. The students

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

May 12, 1993 25 Years Ago Pontiac doctors lead the way: Local doctors innovations in the medical profession have put Pontiac on the map – literally. On April 29 and 30, 100 doctors from all across Canada attended a seminar

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Park days and spring activities

Woo-hoo! It feels like it’s been a long time coming, but finally we welcome spring and Park Days. The Mill Dam Park is open and ready for play and we are continuing our annual park days on Wednesday mornings from

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Mother’s Day

Sunday past, was a beautiful day weather-wise and otherwise this year, a day when motherhood is celebrated. I was able to enjoy seeing two of my sons. In the afternoon, I went to the lot my youngest son bought 25

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Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

September 4, 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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/campbells-bay-litchfield-journee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409284199979

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!

NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…

Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!

The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon. 

And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!

See ya there!!!!

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.

SADC Community Event - Waltham

SADC Community Event - Waltham

September 11, 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!

Waltham

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

September 14, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast. 
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!

TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Registration: 1:00 PM | Run Begins: 2:00 PM
Dogs are also welcome, but must remain on a leash.

Route Info:
– 10 km distance
– Bring your water bottle. Water stations along the route

Stay tuned for updates on the BBQ and other family-friendly activities happening on site!

The Terry Fox Run has become a beloved fall tradition in Canada, with over 650 communities — big and small, urban and rural — fundraising together for cancer research.
Let’s keep Shawville proudly among them!!

Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !

POUR S’INSCRIRE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Inscriptions : 13 h 00 | Départ de la course : 14 h 00
Les chiens sont aussi les bienvenus, mais doivent être tenus en laisse.
Infos sur le parcours :

– Distance de 10 km
– Postes d’eau tout au long du parcours

Restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails sur le BBQ et d’autres activités familiales sur place !

La Course Terry Fox est devenue une tradition automnale chère aux Canadiens. Plus de 650 communautés se mobilisent chaque année pour amasser des fonds pour la recherche sur le cancer.
Faisons en sorte que Shawville continue de faire partie de cette belle tradition collective!
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