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Family Fun Days in Sand Bay

The Sand Bay Association held its annual Fun Days event over the weekend. Event organizer Barb Shoobert told THE EQUITY, that the “Sand Bay Fun

Remembering our forgotten places

Gloria Tubman presents the history of local geography at the Pontiac Archives On Wednesday morning, Bristol native and genealogist, Gloria Tubman, gave a presentation at

Crime of passion

Shawville’s Mill Dam Park sink allegedly damaged by young couple Connor Lalande Shawville July 31, 2023 One of the washroom sinks at Shawville’s Mill Dam

On a mission to save the Monarch

Glen Hartle Bristol August 6, 2023 Pure Conscience Farm hosted Mission Monarch on August 6 for a presentation from the Insectarium in Montreal. Mission Monarch,

New exhibit at Café 349

Glen Hartle Shawville August 2, 2023 ArtPontiac unveiled a new slate of art at Café 349 showcasing the talents of husband/wife duo Eric and Katharine

Family Fun Days in Sand Bay

The Sand Bay Association held its annual Fun Days event over the weekend. Event organizer Barb Shoobert told THE EQUITY, that the “Sand Bay Fun Days” have been happening since at least the 1940s, as her father won games at

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Remembering our forgotten places

Gloria Tubman presents the history of local geography at the Pontiac Archives On Wednesday morning, Bristol native and genealogist, Gloria Tubman, gave a presentation at the Pontiac Archives in Shawville on the history of geographical name changes in the Pontiac.

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Municipal by-law harmonization underway across MRC Pontiac

Enforcement will remain unchanged, says public safety coordinator Connor Lalande Shawville July 13, 2023 Enforcement of municipal by-laws will remain unchanged even after recommended updates by MRC Pontiac’s Public Safety Committee take effect, says an MRC official. “It’s always been

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Crime of passion

Shawville’s Mill Dam Park sink allegedly damaged by young couple Connor Lalande Shawville July 31, 2023 One of the washroom sinks at Shawville’s Mill Dam Park was damaged last Monday in what can only be described as a suspected crime

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On a mission to save the Monarch

Glen Hartle Bristol August 6, 2023 Pure Conscience Farm hosted Mission Monarch on August 6 for a presentation from the Insectarium in Montreal. Mission Monarch, a joint initiative of the Insectarium – Montreal Space for Life and the Institute for

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New exhibit at Café 349

Glen Hartle Shawville August 2, 2023 ArtPontiac unveiled a new slate of art at Café 349 showcasing the talents of husband/wife duo Eric and Katharine Fletcher. They have opted to entitle the collection Welcome to Our World and offer a

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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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