Toilet training tips
By Shelley Heaphy Some say summer is the easiest time to toilet train —less clothes to wash and it’s warm so kids can go commando
By Shelley Heaphy Some say summer is the easiest time to toilet train —less clothes to wash and it’s warm so kids can go commando
Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 1, 1994 25 Years Ago Exchange students find Pontiac a lot like home: The further one travels from home, the
I have known several economists over the past 50 years and a few actually had some long range thought and common sense. The first economist
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Pauline McColgan (nee Pilon). She was the beloved wife of the late Edward McColgan. Our heartfelt
Happy belated birthday wishes to the following people: Ryan Vowles, Sandra Rutledge, Tim Smart, George Wittig, Faye Young, Ann Taylor, Cheryl Stewart, Andrew Eades, Julie
This past weekend, I attended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride at the Shawville Fairgrounds. It was raining but the show went on as
Despite the nasty weather this past Saturday, it was a real treat to see the RCMP Musical Ride which was hosted by the Pontiac Agricultural
I was looking through my cookbooks this week, sorting out which ones I can give to my granddaughter when I came to a recipe I
I hope everyone enjoyed the Victoria Day weekend. We didn’t have any big plans, so I enjoyed the rest and relaxation of an extra day
On Thursday, the Birthday Club met this month at the Waltham Station. Yours truly was this month’s birthday girl. We enjoyed socializing, a delicious lunch
By Shelley Heaphy Some say summer is the easiest time to toilet train —less clothes to wash and it’s warm so kids can go commando without being chilly. I’ve trained a number of kids both at home and while working
Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 1, 1994 25 Years Ago Exchange students find Pontiac a lot like home: The further one travels from home, the more things look the same. Thirty grade 5 and 6 students from elementary schools in
I have known several economists over the past 50 years and a few actually had some long range thought and common sense. The first economist who touched my life was an agricultural economist who taught at McGill. He was also
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Pauline McColgan (nee Pilon). She was the beloved wife of the late Edward McColgan. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this sad time. On
Happy belated birthday wishes to the following people: Ryan Vowles, Sandra Rutledge, Tim Smart, George Wittig, Faye Young, Ann Taylor, Cheryl Stewart, Andrew Eades, Julie Anglehart, Nicole Rebertz, Ron Strutt, Mary Hamilton, Jane Rowat, Bill Keindel, Katie Taylor, Grace Stephens,
This past weekend, I attended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride at the Shawville Fairgrounds. It was raining but the show went on as planned and it was simply amazing. It is such a magnificent show and it was
Despite the nasty weather this past Saturday, it was a real treat to see the RCMP Musical Ride which was hosted by the Pontiac Agricultural Society at the fairgrounds in Shawville. Thankfully the rain took a break just as the
I was looking through my cookbooks this week, sorting out which ones I can give to my granddaughter when I came to a recipe I wanted to try. I was right into it when a thought entered my mind. I
I hope everyone enjoyed the Victoria Day weekend. We didn’t have any big plans, so I enjoyed the rest and relaxation of an extra day off and spending time with family. On Saturday, my mom and I headed up to
On Thursday, the Birthday Club met this month at the Waltham Station. Yours truly was this month’s birthday girl. We enjoyed socializing, a delicious lunch and lovely birthday cake. I am truly blessed to have so many caring and loving
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.
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!

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!
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
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
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.
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