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August 13, 2026

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The Pontiac High School class of 2024 celebrated their graduation over the weekend. Front (left to right): Lance Jr Harris, Starla Decarie, Rylee Ballman, Rowan St-Aubin, Kathleen Kelly, Meadow Narlock, Norah Park, Megan Ratt, Keira Achaibar, Addi Beimers, Madeline Alexander, Marissa Lang, Courtney Chartrand, Madisen Mzee, Madison Rean, Hannah Twolan, Kira Paulin, Holly-Anabelle Smith, Ollie Côté, Mo Weatherall, Rebecca Flood, Samuel Judd, Paige Dubeau, Madyson Belland, Sania Ghous, Destinee Barber-Boisvert, Devon Gray, Amy-Lynn Moffit, Brianna Beaudoin, Jackson Knox, Kianna Jolicoeur, Sid Sharpe, and Matteo English. Back (left to right): Cayden Lemay, Nathan Ely, Hunter Sloan, Aiden St Aubin, Jeremy Hubert, Landen Hodgins, Charlie Ouellette, James Twolan, Camryn Shepherd, Bryce Wiedhass, Riley Richard, Adam Lafonte, Todd Amyotte, Nolan Sally, Cade Kuehl, Morgan Barr, Ryder Lemay, Jayden Larivière, Jodi Poirier, Ariad McNab, Cole Douglas, Cohen Butler, and Teagan Harvey

Grads of 2024

PHS celebrates class of 2024 McDowell class of 2024 celebrates achievements Dr. S.E. McDowell’s graduating class of 2024 crossed the stage at the school on

CISSSO forms new local healthcare committee

Outaouais’ healthcare provider (CISSSO) has formalized a collaboration agreement with a group of healthcare workers and community partners in the Pontiac to ensure greater local

With Saint-Jean-Baptiste celebrations just barely in the rear view mirror, Pontiacers are turning to the next holiday that every year serves as the unofficial launch

The Pontiac High School class of 2024 celebrated their graduation over the weekend. Front (left to right): Lance Jr Harris, Starla Decarie, Rylee Ballman, Rowan St-Aubin, Kathleen Kelly, Meadow Narlock, Norah Park, Megan Ratt, Keira Achaibar, Addi Beimers, Madeline Alexander, Marissa Lang, Courtney Chartrand, Madisen Mzee, Madison Rean, Hannah Twolan, Kira Paulin, Holly-Anabelle Smith, Ollie Côté, Mo Weatherall, Rebecca Flood, Samuel Judd, Paige Dubeau, Madyson Belland, Sania Ghous, Destinee Barber-Boisvert, Devon Gray, Amy-Lynn Moffit, Brianna Beaudoin, Jackson Knox, Kianna Jolicoeur, Sid Sharpe, and Matteo English. Back (left to right): Cayden Lemay, Nathan Ely, Hunter Sloan, Aiden St Aubin, Jeremy Hubert, Landen Hodgins, Charlie Ouellette, James Twolan, Camryn Shepherd, Bryce Wiedhass, Riley Richard, Adam Lafonte, Todd Amyotte, Nolan Sally, Cade Kuehl, Morgan Barr, Ryder Lemay, Jayden Larivière, Jodi Poirier, Ariad McNab, Cole Douglas, Cohen Butler, and Teagan Harvey

Grads of 2024

PHS celebrates class of 2024 McDowell class of 2024 celebrates achievements Dr. S.E. McDowell’s graduating class of 2024 crossed the stage at the school on Thursday in front of a crowd of fellow students, proud parents and guardians. The class

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CISSSO forms new local healthcare committee

Outaouais’ healthcare provider (CISSSO) has formalized a collaboration agreement with a group of healthcare workers and community partners in the Pontiac to ensure greater local input on matters that affect residents of the region and improve accessibility, continuity and quality

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A wave of power outages hits Upper Pontiac

On Tuesday evening last week, in the middle of the second power outage to hit the Upper Pontiac during the heatwave, Waltham mayor Odette Godin got a phone call from a resident who was worried her mother’s portable oxygen tank

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With Saint-Jean-Baptiste celebrations just barely in the rear view mirror, Pontiacers are turning to the next holiday that every year serves as the unofficial launch of the summer – Canada Day. This year, patriotic residents have an array of options

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Barbecue scores big for Shawville minor hockey

Members of the Shawville and District Minor Hockey Association (SDMHA) community spent Saturday afternoon in the Giant Tiger parking lot serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and selling homemade baked goods donated by families of the association. The BBQ and bake

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