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We should set an example

Canada, as many Canadians are quick to point out to our foreign friends, is a great country to live in. The pride people take in

Local nurses start ‘Pontiac Walks’

Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC July 12, 2017 Nurses from the Pontiac Family Medicine Group (GMF) have started a weekly walking group called “Pontiac Walks/Marche Pontiac” to

Flying the flags proudly

Three new flag poles grace the Armstrong Heritage Farm entrance in Clarendon. The flag poles are the results of a project orchestrated by the Shawville

Getting started with your past

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE July 6, 2017 The Pontiac Archives hosted a lesson on genealogy last Thursday, inviting guests from the Pontiac to learn about what

Down by the bay, garage sale grows

Donald Teuma-CastellettI NORWAY BAY July 8, 2017 Last Saturday saw the return of the Great Norway Bay Garage Sale, when the streets in the community

Lions drop lines on the river

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CHAPEAU July 8, 2017 Fishermen young and old flocked to Chapeau last Saturday to participate in the Chapeau Lions Club annual pickerel and

Update: Brownlee trial

Caleb Nickerson GATINEAU June 8, 2017 Brian Brownlee, a Clarendon man facing second-degree murder charges relating to the death of Shawville resident Darwin Zimmerling in

Bytown Paranormal spooks shop

Donald Teuma-CastellettI SHAWVILLE July 8, 2017 With the luxury of having an official Ghostbusters branch available in the Pontiac seemingly not feasible, residents are forced

Flood victims get update

Chris Lowrey FORT COULONGE July 10, 2017 Pontiacers affected by this spring’s flooding got more answers to their questions on Monday as several levels of

MoP launches tourist map

Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC July 4, 2017 The Municipality of Pontiac is looking to encourage visitors to the region with a new promotional tool. On July

We should set an example

Canada, as many Canadians are quick to point out to our foreign friends, is a great country to live in. The pride people take in their country was on full display last week during the Canada Day 150 celebrations. We

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Local nurses start ‘Pontiac Walks’

Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC July 12, 2017 Nurses from the Pontiac Family Medicine Group (GMF) have started a weekly walking group called “Pontiac Walks/Marche Pontiac” to help their patients – and the general public – get in shape. Katie Taylor, one

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Flying the flags proudly

Three new flag poles grace the Armstrong Heritage Farm entrance in Clarendon. The flag poles are the results of a project orchestrated by the Shawville Lions Club. The group also hosts the Shawville Lions Jamboree on the site from July

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Getting started with your past

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE July 6, 2017 The Pontiac Archives hosted a lesson on genealogy last Thursday, inviting guests from the Pontiac to learn about what steps they can begin with while researching their family’s history. Presented by Gloria Tubman, the

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Down by the bay, garage sale grows

Donald Teuma-CastellettI NORWAY BAY July 8, 2017 Last Saturday saw the return of the Great Norway Bay Garage Sale, when the streets in the community are turned into vendor stalls and many residents set up shop. Customers, many of who

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Lions drop lines on the river

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CHAPEAU July 8, 2017 Fishermen young and old flocked to Chapeau last Saturday to participate in the Chapeau Lions Club annual pickerel and bass tournament. With as many as 58 teams of two out on the water, the

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Update: Brownlee trial

Caleb Nickerson GATINEAU June 8, 2017 Brian Brownlee, a Clarendon man facing second-degree murder charges relating to the death of Shawville resident Darwin Zimmerling in January, was denied bail by a judge at the Gatineau courthouse on June 8. Police

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Bytown Paranormal spooks shop

Donald Teuma-CastellettI SHAWVILLE July 8, 2017 With the luxury of having an official Ghostbusters branch available in the Pontiac seemingly not feasible, residents are forced to look into Ottawa for all their paranormal-fighting necessities. But when you’ve got spectral investigators

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Flood victims get update

Chris Lowrey FORT COULONGE July 10, 2017 Pontiacers affected by this spring’s flooding got more answers to their questions on Monday as several levels of government held a question and answer session at the Spruceholme Inn in Fort Colounge. Representatives

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MoP launches tourist map

Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC July 4, 2017 The Municipality of Pontiac is looking to encourage visitors to the region with a new promotional tool. On July 4, the municipality launched the first edition of its tourist road map, which highlights local

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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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