Pontiac North
Otter Lake, Alleyn & Cawood and Thorne
Alleyn and Cawood wants access to Pontiac schools
There are no school buses connecting the community to Pontiac high schools. A new committee is hoping to change this.
Otter Lake finalizing permit application for Farm Lake milfoil control
In the meantime, boat washing is still mandatory and the Farm Lake boat launch will be restricted.
Otter Lake residents dream big
The recently formed Otter Lake Community Assembly hosted its first brainstorming event on Saturday evening, where over 80 residents shared ideas for how they would like to improve their town. In May, the group plans to get to work on
Otter Lake Native Alliance hosts fishing derby food drive
The Otter Lake branch of the Native Alliance of Quebec put on its first fishing derby over the weekend, which saw over 100 people gather on a slushy Farm Lake in the hopes of luring a winning catch. “The fishing
New Otter Lake assembly to encourage community cooperation
Thomas Villeneuve and his family are moving back to their old family homestead in Otter Lake. First order of business upon their return to their roots? Launching a community assembly where residents can discuss communal issues, and brainstorm solutions.
Season’s eatings at annual Otter Lake 50+ Christmas dinner
Cheers erupted from packed tables in the Otter Lake Raymond Johnston Community Centre on Saturday night as groups were called up to fill their plates at the Otter Lake 50 Plus Club’s annual Christmas dinner and dance, the tickets for
Otter Lake market so nice they held it twice
Otter Lake’s annual November holiday vendor market was such a success this year its organizer decided to throw another one, which took place Saturday at the town’s Raymond Johnston Community Centre. The market’s first round, which took place on Nov.
Who’s running this town? : Clarendon, Thorne, Alleyn and Cawood
One year out from the next municipal election, scheduled for Nov. 2, 2025, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities from Luskville to Rapides des Joachims, including the MRC Pontiac
Otter Lake woman’s TikTok goes viral with over 2 million plays
An Otter Lake woman’s video of her daughter receiving a new car has gotten over 2 million plays on TikTok. When Jessica Dubeau’s parents, Kathy Racine and Gerard Dubeau bought her daughter Payton a new car, she saw an opportunity
MRC still considering options for new shares bylaw
A crowd of about 40 residents from across the MRC Pontiac were present at the monthly MRC council of mayors meeting in Campbell’s Bay on Wednesday night. Some were there to express their frustrations around what many felt were unfair
Pontiac North
Portage-du-Fort, Bryson, Campbell's Bay & Calumet Island
Campbell’s Bay consults on draft of greening plan
Campbell’s Bay residents got a peek on Thursday at the plan its municipality hopes will increase the town’s resilience to climate change, improve road safety and beautify its downtown core. The public consultation was the second hosted by CREDDO, the
Third annual Beauregard ball tournament another hit
The third annual Maurice Beauregard 3-Pitch Ball and horseshoe Tournament was held in Campbell’s Bay over the weekend, in memory of the former Campbell’s Bay mayor, councillor and firefighter, who passed away three years ago after a battle with cancer.
Digital overhaul to help artPontiac retool after ‘crisis’, says president
The nonprofit hopes a website redesign will help the org reconnect with past members and volunteers.
This small group is preserving the oral history of Calumet Island
Mike Lamothe doesn’t want the history of Calumet Island to get lost to time. The 83-year-old, who has lived on the island for roughly a half-century of his life, remembers a time when everybody on the island farmed, and everyone
Bryson CWL serves up beans and bacon at annual Valentine’s breakfast
By the time Cathy Stewart and her husband Jack arrived at the Bryson Catholic Women’s league’s annual Valentine’s Day breakfast at 11 a.m. Sunday, the kitchen was down to the last scoops of beans Stewart had prepared for the feast.
A toe-tappin’ V-Day party at the Pontiac Legion
Tunes were pouring out of the Pontiac Legion in Campbell’s Bay Saturday afternoon for its bi-weekly kitchen party, this one in celebration of Valentine’s Day. “Everyone just shows up with their instruments,” said Legion secretary Joann Hearty. “Anyone can bring
‘Flushable wipes aren’t flushable’
The Municipality of Mansfield and Pontefract’s sewage system is holding on by a thread, due in large part to residents putting non-flushable items such as baby wipes and other sanitary products down the drain.
Todd Hoffman holds first PPC event of 2025
Todd Hoffman, the candidate for the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) in the Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi riding, hosted a small gathering of about 15 people at his Brauwerk Hoffman Brewery in Campbell’s Bay on Saturday to answer questions from supporters and
Two Pontiac municipalities to reduce councils to four seats
The decision comes following new rules for municipalities under 2,000 people.
Pontiac East
Shawville, Clarendon & Bristol
Shawville – Lyse Lacourse
St-Paul’s Anglican Church, situated at 530 Main Street will be hosting its annual Chicken BBQ on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30- 7:00 p.m.. All are welcome. The MDJ Shawville BBQ fundraiser will be held on Friday, June 13, at 455
Bethel Pentecostal celebrates 100 years
Bethel Pentecostal Church in Shawville celebrated its 100th anniversary over the weekend. On Saturday, they hosted a community meet-and-greet in the church’s fellowship hall followed by a banquet at the Shawville fairgrounds, and on Sunday held a special commemorative service.
Shawville honours Mill Dam visionaries at annual fishing derby
The Municipality of Shawville’s 25th annual fishing derby at Mill Dam Park on Saturday featured a special recognition of the community efforts that have made the park what it is today. As keen young fishermen and women cast their lines
Massee’s new work ‘preserving the past’
Shawville’s Café 349 hosted a vernissage Saturday for Calumet Island artist Jelly Massee’s engaging new collection of art titled Preserving The Past. Spread across the large dining area were more than 20 pieces of art showcasing Massee’s technique of first
Graham featured in film on challenges for English-speaking Quebecers
Bristol’s Greg Graham was one of several English-speaking Outaouais residents to share their experiences in a new short film titled Regional Realities: Outaouais that was screened on Saturday at Coronation Hall. The film, one of two episodes in a new
McDowell students bring home the hardware
Dr. S.E. McDowell capped off this year’s three-day track and field competition for students in grades 3 to 6 with an award ceremony on June 5 to recognize all the students’ hard work and accomplishments. The young athletes met in
PHS welders show off rat rod and semi truck
Students from Pontiac High School’s welding program showed off their handiwork on Wednesday in the form of two trucks the students welded together from parts. Nearly 100 students from grades 8 to 11 have been working since September on two
McGrimmon under new ownership
The McGrimmon Cartage landfill outside Shawville has a new owner who is bringing big dreams for the site’s future. Martin Perras purchased the dump last month, along with the concrete forming division of Renfrew company Town and Country, and is
Villa James Shaw to scrap 50-unit plan for more affordable option
The decision comes after a financial consultant concluded the current plan was not viable.
Café 349 opens exhibit in memory of Pontiac artist
The late Nicole Forget’s creative legacy was on full display at a vernissage Sunday afternoon in which her artwork adorned the walls of Shawville’s Café 349 and her memory furnished the air.
Pontiac Centre
Mansfield, Fort-Coulonge and Litchfield
FilloGreen fined $125K for improper 2018 waste disposal
The Litchfield company says it’s been in good environmental standing since 2021.
Portion of Esprit sold to former ‘Jedi guides’
A new generation of whitewater enthusiasts is taking ownership of Esprit’s rafting business, with big plans for its future.
Dance and dog tricks on display at ESSC talent show
Roughly 40 students from École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge took to the stage last week to compete in the province-wide talent show, Secondaire en spectacle. Ten of them advanced to the regionals.
Second Patro carnival brings fun for all ages
Le Patro de Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield hosted its second annual Carnaval de Patro over the weekend.Friday night kicked off with a talent show, live music and the adult 2v2 hockey tournament which ran until very late in the evening, with a team
‘Flushable wipes aren’t flushable’
The Municipality of Mansfield and Pontefract’s sewage system is holding on by a thread, due in large part to residents putting non-flushable items such as baby wipes and other sanitary products down the drain.
Who’s running this town? : Litchfield, Mansfield and Pontefract, Fort Coulonge
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities across the Pontiac.
Santa season has officially arrived
Santa Claus and his entourage made several appearances in the Pontiac over the weekend, bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of children eager to meet with the jovial fellow and place their requests for what they hope to find under the
Court dismisses lawsuit against Litchfield
The judge’s decision states that while the plaintiffs did “suffer sufficient prejudice”, their damages claim was filed too late.
Equine vet serving Pontiac passes French exam
The Navan vet can now be granted a permanent Quebec permit.
ESSC firefighter course brings home awards at gala
“I was in shock and surprised, but I was really proud of us,” student says.
Pontiac West
Allumette Island, Chichester, Sheenboro, Waltham & Rapides des Joachims
Waltham – Helen Perry
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Kathleen “Kay” Sullivan Ranger, of Campbell’s Bay, and family and friends, in the recent passing of her dearly loved husband Joseph “Joe.” Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne (Cartier)
Police arrest Waltham man carrying firearm
Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police arrested a Waltham resident in his home late on Sunday evening after a report he was spotted carrying a firearm on the town’s chemin Nadeau. SQ spokesperson Sergeant Marc Tessier said the police got the
Hoppin’ event venue to come to Allumette Island
Mireille and Charles Allard are raising money to build an unusual outdoor event venue which, when completed, will invite locals to catch a film, see some live music, or even get hitched amidst their towering rows of hops plants.
Chapeau community centre wins municipal funding for generator
The Harrington Community Centre in Chapeau is one big step closer to getting a new generator after its pitch to have this project funded by the municipality received the most public votes of the five finalists last week.
Friends of the Dumoine acquires historic lease at mouth of the river, plans to restore cabin
In 2016, a group of industrious volunteers set to work converting a network of portage routes and logging roads along Pontiac’s western-most river into a 26-kilometre back-country hiking trail. This month, the group acquired a historic property that will help
Swisha mill to stay open, for now
Commonwealth Plywood said challenges remain, but that it hopes to keep the mill open as long as possible.
Who’s running this town? : Chichester, Sheenboro and Rapides des Joachims
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities across the Pontiac.
Who’s running this town? : Bryson, Waltham and Allumette Island
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities across the Pontiac.
Swisha’s Commonwealth mill to close before Christmas
This decision, which will see the mill’s 23 employees lose their jobs, comes only two years after it announced its reopening.
