A sampling of what is happeningin the Pontiac this Canada Daylong weekend
Connor Lalande Pontiac June 27, 2023 With June slowly shifting into July, Canada Day is upon us. From St. John’s to Vancouver, people throughout this
Connor Lalande Pontiac June 27, 2023 With June slowly shifting into July, Canada Day is upon us. From St. John’s to Vancouver, people throughout this
Eva Baldi Pontiac June 14, 2023 Madeleine Vallières, a high school teacher of Quebec and Canadian history and resident of Fort Coulonge, was awarded the

Connor Lalande Calumet Island June 24, 2023 The Grand Calumet Island Recreational Committee rang in Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) Day in style with a summer festival

Connor Lalande Mansfield-et-Pontefract June 24, 2023 In a celebration of culture and heritage, the Pontiac Native Community held a fundraising event at the Pontiac Healing

Rest area will encourage tourism and improve road safety Pierre Cyr Mansfield June 26, 2023 Work is underway to set up a new, state-of-the-art restroom

Connor Lalande Shawville June 24, 2023 With the late June humidity hanging in the air, competitors, spectators and a wide selection of horses gathered at

Eva Baldi Fort Coulonge June 23, 2023 On Friday, Le Patro held its annual open house showcasing its facility to the public and celebrating Saint-Jean-Baptiste.

Chapeau Graduation: Introducing Dr. Wilbert Keon School’s 2023 Grads Fort Coulonge Graduation: Introducing École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge’s 2023 Grads Shawville Graduation: Introducing Pontiac High School’s 2023

While scooter provides new-found freedom, mobility now limited by unsafe crossing Charles Dickson Shawville June 23, 2023 Sydney Sharpe drives her new mobility scooter west

Eva Baldi Shawville June 15, 2023 Last Thursday evening, the Anglican Young Women’s Association held its biannual barbeque chicken dinner. The evening had a good
Connor Lalande Pontiac June 27, 2023 With June slowly shifting into July, Canada Day is upon us. From St. John’s to Vancouver, people throughout this vast country of ours will take July 1 as an opportunity to come together in
Eva Baldi Pontiac June 14, 2023 Madeleine Vallières, a high school teacher of Quebec and Canadian history and resident of Fort Coulonge, was awarded the Forces Avenir prize for engagement in education at École secondaire La Cité in Gatineau in

Connor Lalande Calumet Island June 24, 2023 The Grand Calumet Island Recreational Committee rang in Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) Day in style with a summer festival this past Saturday. A free-of-charge event held annually over the last few years, the summer

Connor Lalande Mansfield-et-Pontefract June 24, 2023 In a celebration of culture and heritage, the Pontiac Native Community held a fundraising event at the Pontiac Healing Garden this past Saturday. A community gathering point meant to reflect on the lasting legacy

Rest area will encourage tourism and improve road safety Pierre Cyr Mansfield June 26, 2023 Work is underway to set up a new, state-of-the-art restroom facility beside Route 148 near the Marchand covered bridge, across from the George Bryson Cultural

Connor Lalande Shawville June 24, 2023 With the late June humidity hanging in the air, competitors, spectators and a wide selection of horses gathered at the Shawville Fairgrounds this past Saturday for a draft horse pull. Draft horse pulling is

Eva Baldi Fort Coulonge June 23, 2023 On Friday, Le Patro held its annual open house showcasing its facility to the public and celebrating Saint-Jean-Baptiste. According to Suzie Lavigne, director of Le Patro, this longstanding tradition began the year they

Chapeau Graduation: Introducing Dr. Wilbert Keon School’s 2023 Grads Fort Coulonge Graduation: Introducing École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge’s 2023 Grads Shawville Graduation: Introducing Pontiac High School’s 2023 Grads

While scooter provides new-found freedom, mobility now limited by unsafe crossing Charles Dickson Shawville June 23, 2023 Sydney Sharpe drives her new mobility scooter west along the paved PPJ trail that follows the ridge overlooking Shawville, and stops at the

Eva Baldi Shawville June 15, 2023 Last Thursday evening, the Anglican Young Women’s Association held its biannual barbeque chicken dinner. The evening had a good turnout with nearly every seat in the St. Paul’s hall filled. At the conclusion of
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.
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!

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!
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
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
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.
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