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November 5, 2025

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Bouffe Pontiac holds annual food drive

Bouffe Pontiac held its annual food drive at various locations throughout the Pontiac on Thursday, including two intersections in Shawville, one on Allumettes Island and

Bristol man pens first book

Glen Hartle Bristol Dec. 9, 2023 It takes a lot to confront our pasts. Social media is riddled with memes and well-intended nuggets of unsolicited

Bingo winners take home Christmas dinner

Camilla Faragalli Campbell’s Bay Dec. 10, 2023 The Pontiac Lions Club was full to capacity on Sunday afternoon for its annual Christmas Turkey Bingo. With

Seventy-five teachers join picket line

Strike seeks to improve working conditions for teachers and learning conditions for students Pierre Cyr Mansfield Dec. 11, 2023 The latest protest by striking Pontiac

CAQ passes healthcare reform bill, creates centralized Santé Québec New agency will be sole healthcare employer and run day-to-day operations of health and social services

Bouffe Pontiac holds annual food drive

Bouffe Pontiac held its annual food drive at various locations throughout the Pontiac on Thursday, including two intersections in Shawville, one on Allumettes Island and one in Campbell’s Bay. The food drive ran from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Those

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Bristol man pens first book

Glen Hartle Bristol Dec. 9, 2023 It takes a lot to confront our pasts. Social media is riddled with memes and well-intended nuggets of unsolicited advice suggesting the same. Psychologists likely fill weekly schedules with patients set on discussing exactly

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Magical mailboxes appear across the Pontiac

Camilla Faragalli Norway Bay Dec. 9, 2023 Down a snowy road in Norway Bay stands a very special mailbox, decorated with a Christmas garland and topped by a famous red-and-white hat. The letters that regularly fill this mailbox are special,

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Bingo winners take home Christmas dinner

Camilla Faragalli Campbell’s Bay Dec. 10, 2023 The Pontiac Lions Club was full to capacity on Sunday afternoon for its annual Christmas Turkey Bingo. With the soft whirring of the club’s antique bingo-machine in the background, volunteer Kelly Beauregard called

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Seventy-five teachers join picket line

Strike seeks to improve working conditions for teachers and learning conditions for students Pierre Cyr Mansfield Dec. 11, 2023 The latest protest by striking Pontiac teachers took place in Mansfield on Monday morning. Members of the Syndicat du personnel professionnel

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CAQ passes healthcare reform bill, creates centralized Santé Québec New agency will be sole healthcare employer and run day-to-day operations of health and social services across Quebec sophie kuijper dickson pontiac Dec. 9, 2023 Quebec’s Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government

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LOCAL EVENTS
Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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.

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

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