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November 12, 2025

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Short-sighted economists

A few days ago I was asked what OECD is. A couple days later, it showed up in one of my morning agricultural information emails.

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Eddie and Dianne McCann on 50 years of marriage, a milestone which they celebrated this past Saturday, Nov. 8. They marked the occasion

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Donnelly family and friends, in the recent passing of Mary Donna Donnelly (nee Lapierre), formerly of

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

November is Radon Awareness Month.   The Municipality of Shawville has delivered the recycling bins this week. Going forward all recycling is  to be put

Sick as a dog

I don’t know where that expression came from, but I feel like I am living it. Maybe it’s because my cough sounds like a dog

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope all of the trick-or-treaters had a wonderful Halloween last Friday, despite the cold and rainy weather.  It was great to see Quyon alive

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the Halloween traditions. It is too bad that it rained, although it was badly needed. We hardly had any

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Sparling and Walls families on the loss of Patricia on Oct. 27, at the age of 90. Our condolences

When you don’t want to

Feelings! Letting them take over can move you away from the direction you need to go. The weather gets colder, you stay inside, forget walking.

Not all engineers have common sense

Every now and again, we get reminded that common sense is very important. Last week, while watching a World Series baseball game played by the

Short-sighted economists

A few days ago I was asked what OECD is. A couple days later, it showed up in one of my morning agricultural information emails. It’s an international group of economists that work together to try to promote sustainable economic

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Eddie and Dianne McCann on 50 years of marriage, a milestone which they celebrated this past Saturday, Nov. 8. They marked the occasion with an open house celebration in their home, surrounded by family and many friends, good

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Donnelly family and friends, in the recent passing of Mary Donna Donnelly (nee Lapierre), formerly of St. Joseph’s. She was the beloved wife of 71 years to John Donnelly. On Sunday

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

November is Radon Awareness Month.   The Municipality of Shawville has delivered the recycling bins this week. Going forward all recycling is  to be put in the bin loosely, no bags. The Parents’ Voice will be hosting the Lego Club

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Sick as a dog

I don’t know where that expression came from, but I feel like I am living it. Maybe it’s because my cough sounds like a dog barking? Because it does! Or there might be some other reason it came to be.

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope all of the trick-or-treaters had a wonderful Halloween last Friday, despite the cold and rainy weather.  It was great to see Quyon alive with community spirit for the big night.  The Egan Mill had a decorated area for

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the Halloween traditions. It is too bad that it rained, although it was badly needed. We hardly had any children trick or treating this year. We enjoyed the ones that were brave enough to

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Sparling and Walls families on the loss of Patricia on Oct. 27, at the age of 90. Our condolences to the Maheral family on the loss of Cathy on Oct. 29, at the age

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When you don’t want to

Feelings! Letting them take over can move you away from the direction you need to go. The weather gets colder, you stay inside, forget walking. Not good! No matter what, we need to push beyond that quiet little voice that

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Not all engineers have common sense

Every now and again, we get reminded that common sense is very important. Last week, while watching a World Series baseball game played by the two best teams in North America, in the nicest stadium in North America (according to

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LOCAL EVENTS
Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m.  All are welcome.  Phone 819-647-3538 for information.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 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!

Thorne

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!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 14, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

November 14, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Where:  Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang

When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)

Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m. 

Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

November 15, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come shop local and support a great cause!

We’re bringing together a fantastic lineup of talented artisans from across the Pontiac—perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. From handcrafted goods to festive treats, there’s something for everyone!

Support the school, support local artists, and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Tag your friends, share the event, and we’ll see you there!
15 Nov

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar

November 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1870755183815088

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