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October 1, 2025

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (August 11)

Our condolences to the Edmonds and Miller families on the passing of Ronald (Ron) Edmonds of Ottawa, Ont. He passed away peacefully in hospital Aug.

Waltham: Helen Perry (August 11)

On Saturday afternoon, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister Paulette Pelletier’s 60th birthday. The weather co-operated and everyone

Quyon: Jill Young (August 11)

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Roger Dubois who passed away suddenly last week. Roger was a long serving member of

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (August 11)

Our deepest condolences to the Draper family on the loss of Ronald on Aug. 4.  Our thoughts and prayers for the Finnigan family on the

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (August 4)

Happy first birthday to our grandson, Simon, celebrating in Larder Lake on Aug. 2, 2021.  Happy 31st birthday to our daughter Marie-Michelle Lacourse on Aug.

Waltham: Helen Perry (August 4)

Happy belated wedding anniversary wishes are extended to Hazel and Chuck Chassie, who celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Aug. 1st. May you share many

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (August 4)

That hailstorm we had last Sunday caused a lot of damage in Fort Coulonge and Mansfield.   They received golf ball sized hail which damaged

Quyon: Jill Young (August 4)

A week ago Sunday, a storm went through our area that was very damaging for some folks, with trees down, gardens ruined, and crops destroyed. 

Quyon: Jill Young (July 28)

Congratulations to Michael Baker and Meghan Smith on the arrival of their baby boy, Mack David. He arrived on July 15 and he is a

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (August 18)

I wasn’t able to put in my news last week because my internet was down. I phoned to get help and they tried over the phone but then told me he’d have to send a technician. This was on Aug.

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (August 11)

Our condolences to the Edmonds and Miller families on the passing of Ronald (Ron) Edmonds of Ottawa, Ont. He passed away peacefully in hospital Aug. 3 at the age of 79. Beloved husband for 32 years to Roberta Miller and

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Waltham: Helen Perry (August 11)

On Saturday afternoon, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister Paulette Pelletier’s 60th birthday. The weather co-operated and everyone enjoyed a lovely afternoon and evening outside. A tasty meal and a beautiful cake were

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Quyon: Jill Young (August 11)

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Roger Dubois who passed away suddenly last week. Roger was a long serving member of the Quyon Lions Club, a well respected member of our community and he will be

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (August 4)

Happy first birthday to our grandson, Simon, celebrating in Larder Lake on Aug. 2, 2021.  Happy 31st birthday to our daughter Marie-Michelle Lacourse on Aug. 3, and our niece Samantha Lacourse on Aug. 7. 

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Waltham: Helen Perry (August 4)

Happy belated wedding anniversary wishes are extended to Hazel and Chuck Chassie, who celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Aug. 1st. May you share many more years of God’s richest blessings.

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (August 4)

That hailstorm we had last Sunday caused a lot of damage in Fort Coulonge and Mansfield.   They received golf ball sized hail which damaged a lot of cars and destroyed gardens. They got hit a lot worse than Vinton.

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Quyon: Jill Young (August 4)

A week ago Sunday, a storm went through our area that was very damaging for some folks, with trees down, gardens ruined, and crops destroyed.  Our thoughts are with all who were affected by this natural disaster, especially the farmers

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Quyon: Jill Young (July 28)

Congratulations to Michael Baker and Meghan Smith on the arrival of their baby boy, Mack David. He arrived on July 15 and he is a little brother for Cooper. Wishing the whole family all the best as they settle in

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LOCAL EVENTS
SADC Community Event - Bristol

SADC Community Event - Bristol

October 7, 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!

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!

Meet the Candidates: Municipality of Pontiac

Meet the Candidates: Municipality of Pontiac

October 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 8 at Gavan’s in Quyon.

This event is for residents of the Municipality of Pontiac and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.

SADC Community Event - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet

SADC Community Event - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet

October 9, 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!

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!

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac East

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac East

October 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 9th, Hursty’s in Shawville.

This event is for residents of Alleyn-et-Cawood, Otter Lake, Thorne, Shawville, Clarendon, Bristol and Portage-du-Fort.

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

October 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
C’est avec plaisir que le Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) vous invite à bénéficier de son important évènement virtuel de recrutement ce prochain 15 octobre 2025, de 13h00 à 17h00.  Profitez de cette parfaite occasion d’accéder à nos réseaux pour combler vos besoins en main-d’œuvre – tous secteurs confondus, et ce, gratuitement.
Le Salon de l’emploi est une importante opportunité dans notre communauté et pour les entreprises du Pontiac. Chaque année, l’évènement facilite l’embauche dans plus de 30 entreprises locales en offrant des centaines d’opportunités d’emplois locaux. Un beau partenariat grâce à votre participation!
Encore cet automne, le CJEP compte surpasser ce succès en adaptant l’approche aux besoins des entreprises et des chercheurs d’emplois. Pour cette raison, le CJEP maintien le format virtuel tel qu’exprimé par la grande majorité de nos entreprises participantes et partenaires lors des derniers sondages. Cette technologie facilite la démarche pour tous en limitant les déplacements et en maximisant l’utilisation du temps. Notez que le CJEP offre la formation et le soutien technique de ce processus sur la plateforme REMO du CJEP.
De plus, le CJEP est là pour vous supporter et vous offre un accompagnement gratuit dans la rédaction des offres d’emplois, ce qui vous simplifiera le travail préparatif lié au Salon.
Le CJEP crée une synergie communautaire en apportant aide et soutien aux entreprises et aux chercheurs d’emplois dans nos 18 municipalités.  Une excellente visibilité pour votre entreprise puisque le Salon de l’emploi du Pontiac est un évènement local populaire promu par les radios locales, plusieurs journaux ainsi que nos médias sociaux. Une opportunité de faire partie d’une vision économique prospère et de joindre la perspective commune – faire fructifier notre belle région en embauchant des talents locaux.
Réservez tôt – Pour ce faire, veuillez compléter et retourner le formulaire de confirmation (en pièce jointe) d’ici vendredi, le 19 septembre prochain. Pour toute question ou clarification, n’hésitez pas de nous contacter à l’adresse salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
Nous communiquerons avec vous prochainement pour valider que ce message important s’est rendu à bon port et discuter de vos éventuels besoins. Préparez votre plan d’action de recrutement immédiat ou futur – Nous sommes là pour vous aider!
À très bientôt.
The Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) is pleased to invite you to benefit from its major virtual recruitment event this coming October 15th, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.  Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to access our networks to meet your workforce needs – all sectors combined, and for free.
The Job Fair is an important opportunity for our community and for businesses in the Pontiac. Each year, the event facilitates hiring in more than 30 local businesses by offering hundreds of local job opportunities. A great partnership made possible thanks to your participation!
Once again this fall, CJEP intends to surpass this success by adapting the approach to the needs of businesses and job seekers. For this reason, CJEP is maintaining the virtual format as per expressed by the vast majority of our participating companies and partners in recent surveys. This technology facilitates the process for everyone by limiting travel and maximizing the use of time. Note that CJEP offers training and technical support for this process on the CJEP platform.
Furthermore, the CJEP is there to support you and offers free assistance in drafting job offers, which will simplify the preparatory work associated with the Job Fair.
The CJEP creates community synergy by providing help and support to businesses and job seekers in our 18 municipalities.  Excellent visibility for your business since the Pontiac Job Fair is a popular local event promoted by local radio, several newspapers and our social media. An opportunity to be part of a thriving economic vision and join the common perspective – Make the most of our beautiful region by hiring local talent.
Book early. To do so, please complete and return the Confirmation Form (attached) by Friday, September 19th. For any questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us at salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
We will contact you shortly to ensure that this important message has reached its destination and discuss your possible needs. Prepare your immediate or future recruitment action plan – We are here to help!
Talk to you soon.
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

October 15, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.

This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.

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