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July 23, 2026

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Summer in the seventies

The Pontiac has never shied away from a good summer shindig, and this collection of photos from the late ‘70s is evidence. In 1978, for

Pontiac Farmers’ Markets

If your vegetable garden doesn’t pan out quite as planned, you need a last-minute bouquet of flowers or you’re sick of paying too much for

Fortin secures fourth QLP nomination

Pontiac MNA André Fortin was joined by Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon on Saturday for Fortin’s official nomination

New home renovation store opens in Quyon 

One could hardly find a parking spot on rue Clarendon in Quyon on Saturday for the grand opening of the new Maisons Modèles home renovation store.  Members of the public browsed selections of cabinetry, countertops, paints and tiles in the

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Summer in the seventies

The Pontiac has never shied away from a good summer shindig, and this collection of photos from the late ‘70s is evidence. In 1978, for example, the Shawville Canada Day parade had over 100 entries. These photos were pulled from

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THE EQUITY’s guide to getting outside

THE EQUITY’s newsroom has compiled a list of some of the most beautiful and accessible places to get out for a swim, hike or to camp overnight without having to leave the county. Though this list is not comprehensive, we

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Pontiac Farmers’ Markets

If your vegetable garden doesn’t pan out quite as planned, you need a last-minute bouquet of flowers or you’re sick of paying too much for eggs at the grocery store, Pontiac farmers have you covered. Stop by any of the

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MRC consulting the public on climate plan

On Wednesday evening, MRC Pontiac held a public consultation on its climate plan, offering the public an opportunity to weigh in on the county’s efforts to identify and reduce excess greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  Hosted by MRC environment manager Kari

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Fortin secures fourth QLP nomination

Pontiac MNA André Fortin was joined by Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon on Saturday for Fortin’s official nomination as the party’s candidate in the upcoming provincial election.

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