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November 12, 2025

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With a stroke of a pen!

So our defence budget is too small. Our defence generals and politicians all agree that we need better and more planes, and ships, and other

Pulling weeds

I was in the garden early this morning trying to get ahead of the weeds. Early is good, because the day is going to be

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Brady and Cass (Sullivan) Trudeau on the safe arrival of their baby girl. She was born on July 7, and they have named

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to my brother in-law Brent Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating his birthday today. May you have an awesome birthday and

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Routhier family on the loss of Marcel on Saturday, July 5, in his 81st year. Our deepest condolences to the Conroy

Across the miles

I have cousins in the Maritimes, a brother in the West, and friends in other provinces. When I was younger, I kept in contact by

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Tessa (Young) and Chris Romain on the arrival of their first child. They welcomed a baby girl on June 29, and her name

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes and love is wished to my nephew Jesse Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating a birthday today. May you have an awesome day

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Presley family on the loss of Gilbert on Tuesday, July 1, at the age of 86. He was the husband

Can’t win in the penalty box

We witnessed that in the playoffs. The intimidators and the goons came out to scare the other team into not playing smart. Before long, the

With a stroke of a pen!

So our defence budget is too small. Our defence generals and politicians all agree that we need better and more planes, and ships, and other help for our armed forces. When we look south, our neighbour does have a lot

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Pulling weeds

I was in the garden early this morning trying to get ahead of the weeds. Early is good, because the day is going to be hot. As I looked at my work I thought, now the plants are going to

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Brady and Cass (Sullivan) Trudeau on the safe arrival of their baby girl. She was born on July 7, and they have named her Clover Lisa-Leigh. Wishing Brady and Cass all the best with their adorable wee girl.

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to my brother in-law Brent Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating his birthday today. May you have an awesome birthday and a great year ahead. We are experiencing another heat wave. It is great weather for

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Routhier family on the loss of Marcel on Saturday, July 5, in his 81st year. Our deepest condolences to the Conroy family on the loss of Mervin on Sunday, July 6, at the age of 78.

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Across the miles

I have cousins in the Maritimes, a brother in the West, and friends in other provinces. When I was younger, I kept in contact by writing letters. Every other option, of which there were few compared to today, were out

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Tessa (Young) and Chris Romain on the arrival of their first child. They welcomed a baby girl on June 29, and her name is Emmie Pearl. She is absolutely adorable, and I hear the new mom and dad

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes and love is wished to my nephew Jesse Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating a birthday today. May you have an awesome day and year ahead Jesse. On Saturday evening, family and friends, gathered at Connie and Charlie

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Presley family on the loss of Gilbert on Tuesday, July 1, at the age of 86. He was the husband of Gail and the father of Terry and Greg. The Municipality of Shawville will be

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Can’t win in the penalty box

We witnessed that in the playoffs. The intimidators and the goons came out to scare the other team into not playing smart. Before long, the penalty box was full. We have also noticed a similar game going on with the

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LOCAL EVENTS
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

Man, I feel like Shania - LIVE @ Gavan's

Man, I feel like Shania - LIVE @ Gavan's

November 15, 2025
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Allons-y, les filles — celle-ci est pour les reines du country et les superfans de Shania !

Rendez-vous le vendredi 15 novembre au Gavan’s Hotel pour Man, I Feel Like Shania — un hommage survolté à l’unique Shania Twain, présenté par Jayla Kirkey. Avec une voix puissante, une présence scénique irrésistible et un charisme contagieux, Jayla offre une performance dynamique qui vous fera chanter, danser et célébrer l’une des artistes les plus emblématiques de l’histoire du country canadien.

Gavan’s Hotel, 1157, rue de Clarendon, Quyon (QC)
Portes : 20 h | Spectacle : 21 h
20 $ / billet
Besoin d’un lift ? Réservez à l’avance la navette aller-retour à 20 $ au départ de Hintonburg (Ottawa) — les places sont limitées !
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Let’s go, girls – this one’s for the country queens and Shania superfans!

Join us Friday, November 15 at Gavan’s Hotel for Man, I Feel Like Shania – a high-energy tribute to the one and only Shania Twain, presented by Jayla Kirkey. With powerhouse vocals, crowd-pleasing charisma, and undeniable stage presence, Jayla brings a dynamic performance that’ll have you dancing, singing, and celebrating one of the most iconic artists in Canadian country music history.

  • Gavan’s Hotel, 1157 Rue de Clarendon St., Quyon, QC
  • Doors at 8:00PM | Show at 9:00PM
  • $20/ticket
  • Need a lift? Book the $20 return shuttle from Hintonburg (Ottawa) in advance – seats are limited!
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