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August 13, 2026

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Water Still A-Risin’

J.D. Potié, Chris Lowrey and Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC April 23-29, 2019 The Pontiac was hit with record levels of water as local waterways surged with

SADC Pontiac Job Fair a success

J.D. Potié CAMPBELL’S BAY April 25, 2019 On April 25, around 120 Pontiac residents gathered inside the Campbell’s Bay R.A. Hall to explore the numerous

Waters rising

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 19-22, 2019 One Pontiac resident has died after floods hit multiple municipalities in the region, over Easter weekend. In the early

New GM in charge of Shawville Fair

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE April 11, 2019 On April 11, the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) announced the hiring of its first ever full-time general manager. Starting

9th annual Pontiac Cup

J.D. Potié FORT COULONGE April 11-14, 2019 With live music sets from reputed DJ’s, canteen snacks and high-flying three on three hockey action on display,

Alary fix on the way

CHRIS LOWREY MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC April 17, 2019 After several delays, Municipality of Pontiac Mayor Joanne Labadie is hopeful that construction to repair a washout

Celebrating 40 years of SCFD

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE April 6, 2019 On April 6, over 150 Pontiac residents packed the Shawville Lions Hall for the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department’s (SCFD) annual

Dr. Wilbert Keon passes at 83

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC April 7, 2019 The Pontiac region, and Canada as a whole, lost an icon over the weekend. Dr. Wilbert Joseph Keon, a

Hockey day in Pontiac!

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC March 30, 2019 The arenas in the Pontiac were full to the rafters on Saturday as the alumni teams for two different

Water Still A-Risin’

J.D. Potié, Chris Lowrey and Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC April 23-29, 2019 The Pontiac was hit with record levels of water as local waterways surged with rain and snowmelt this past week. Equity staff were on the scene throughout the week

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SADC Pontiac Job Fair a success

J.D. Potié CAMPBELL’S BAY April 25, 2019 On April 25, around 120 Pontiac residents gathered inside the Campbell’s Bay R.A. Hall to explore the numerous opportunities offered in the region at the Pontiac Job Fair put on by the Pontiac

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Waters rising

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 19-22, 2019 One Pontiac resident has died after floods hit multiple municipalities in the region, over Easter weekend. In the early hours of April 20, 72-year-old Pontiac resident Louise Séguin Lortie was driving on chemin Bronson-Bryant,

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New GM in charge of Shawville Fair

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE April 11, 2019 On April 11, the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) announced the hiring of its first ever full-time general manager. Starting April 29, Quyon resident Sara McCann Richardson will oversee all operations of PAS, including the

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9th annual Pontiac Cup

J.D. Potié FORT COULONGE April 11-14, 2019 With live music sets from reputed DJ’s, canteen snacks and high-flying three on three hockey action on display, Fort-Coulonge was the place to be for Pontiac hockey fans, from April 11 to 14.

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Alary fix on the way

CHRIS LOWREY MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC April 17, 2019 After several delays, Municipality of Pontiac Mayor Joanne Labadie is hopeful that construction to repair a washout on chemin Alary is within a few weeks from being completed. The road was washed

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Celebrating 40 years of SCFD

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE April 6, 2019 On April 6, over 150 Pontiac residents packed the Shawville Lions Hall for the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department’s (SCFD) annual fireman’s ball. With everyone decked out in their best suits, gowns and firefighter uniforms, the

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Dr. Wilbert Keon passes at 83

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC April 7, 2019 The Pontiac region, and Canada as a whole, lost an icon over the weekend. Dr. Wilbert Joseph Keon, a Sheenboro native and renowned cardiac surgeon passed away surrounded by family on April 7 at

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Hockey day in Pontiac!

CHRIS LOWREY PONTIAC March 30, 2019 The arenas in the Pontiac were full to the rafters on Saturday as the alumni teams for two different organizations took on a collection of local players. What could be affectionately called Hockey Day

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