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September 3, 2026

MRC Pontiac

We deserve reliable hydro

Dear Editor, The Pontiac region has experienced an unprecedented number of hydro outages in the past year. The complete loss of power has occurred unexpectedly

The Shawville Fair Feature

Your one-stop-shop to make the most of your Shawville Fair weekend has arrived. Plus, from market goat clipping to derby car building, get a behind-the-scenes

Chapeau hosts annual island party 

This weekend, Allumette Island turned into a party island during its annual community celebration – Island Fest.  The three-day event hosted sports tournaments of all

Local paddlers push for more water safety education

Following two local drownings over the past two months, members of the local whitewater paddling community are calling for municipalities and MRCs to do more to support water safety and awareness.  Jim Coffey of Esprit Rafting and rafting instructor Katelyn

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We deserve reliable hydro

Dear Editor, The Pontiac region has experienced an unprecedented number of hydro outages in the past year. The complete loss of power has occurred unexpectedly with no notice and no obvious cause such as high wind, heavy rain or snow.

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The Shawville Fair Feature

Your one-stop-shop to make the most of your Shawville Fair weekend has arrived. Plus, from market goat clipping to derby car building, get a behind-the-scenes look at just some of the ways Pontiac residents are getting ready for this year’s

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Chapeau hosts annual island party 

This weekend, Allumette Island turned into a party island during its annual community celebration – Island Fest.  The three-day event hosted sports tournaments of all kinds, including washers, volleyball, pickleball and this year, the community classic family ball tournament, all

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Vote opens for Campbell’s Bay community projects

Residents of Campbell’s Bay will have the opportunity this month to vote on projects they wish to see implemented in their town, as the municipality’s call for projects is now open.  Campbell’s Bay, in tandem with Quebec’s municipal affairs ministry

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