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Keeping clean with kids

It’s amazing how quickly kids stuff piles up – toys, books, clothes, that thing they found on the . . .

Germs

When your little one starts daycare or school for the first time, you can be sure to . . .

Remembrance Day

On Nov. 11, at 11:11 a.m. we celebrate those who fought for our freedom and the freedom of our country . . .

Halloween

As a parent to three school aged children, Halloween is an extremely exciting time of year. My . . .

Math is all around us

Math is one of the most exciting concepts to teach young children. It’s around us at . . .

Doctor visits

It seems the first few years of a child’s life are full of visits to the doctor, whether it be a check up, vaccinations or

Every stage is a great stage

A friend of mine’s son was turning one and she was sad, as most parents are nearing the first birthday of their child. She was

Unwinding

Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope). We miss them all day long, we

Meal planning

by Shelley Heaphy Okay, we’re back at it – the routine, the schedules, the grind, getting things organized for school, work, practices and all the

Germs

When your little one starts daycare or school for the first time, you can be sure to . . .

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Remembrance Day

On Nov. 11, at 11:11 a.m. we celebrate those who fought for our freedom and the freedom of our country . . .

Read More »

Halloween

As a parent to three school aged children, Halloween is an extremely exciting time of year. My . . .

Read More »

Doctor visits

It seems the first few years of a child’s life are full of visits to the doctor, whether it be a check up, vaccinations or an . . .

Read More »

Unwinding

Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope). We miss them all day long, we think about . . .

Read More »

Meal planning

by Shelley Heaphy Okay, we’re back at it – the routine, the schedules, the grind, getting things organized for school, work, practices and all the rest. Now how the heck are we going to . . .

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LOCAL EVENTS
166th Cobden Fair

166th Cobden Fair

August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.

On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.

End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

August 23, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening!

Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m.

Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more.

Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

August 23, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!

NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…

Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!

The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon. 

And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!

See ya there!!!!

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.

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