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November 12, 2025

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Remembering the old Ottawa Valley

Brett Thoms Shawville March 4, 2023 Forgotten Memories of the Ottawa Valley, a folk music show about the history of the Ottawa Valley by local

Art: a cultural universality

Glen Hartle Pontiac March 8, 2023 The Ministry of Education’s Culture in the Schools program is designed to offer meaningful experiences to students at all

Brett Thoms THE EQUITY Leo the Lion came out to visit the skaters while the rink was being zambonied.

RBC Skate Day held in Shawville

Brett Thoms Shawville February 4, 2023 The second RBC Skate Day was held in the Shawville Arena last sunday. The first event was held 2019,

Big Changes for Ski Pontiac

Alina Holmes Pontiac February 25, 2023 After a somewhat tumultuous start to the season, Ski Pontiac held its Annual General Meeting last Saturday at Astra

Remembering the old Ottawa Valley

Brett Thoms Shawville March 4, 2023 Forgotten Memories of the Ottawa Valley, a folk music show about the history of the Ottawa Valley by local performer Marc Audet, came to The Little Red Wagon Winery last Saturday night. Songs performed

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Art: a cultural universality

Glen Hartle Pontiac March 8, 2023 The Ministry of Education’s Culture in the Schools program is designed to offer meaningful experiences to students at all levels and three regional primary schools benefited from the program starting February 27 and running

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Shop owner warned over English Facebook posts

Brett Thoms Shawville Feb. 24, 2023 The owner of Boutique Shawville Shooz, Jill McBane, received a warning letter last week from Quebec’s French language authority, the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF), after publishing posts in English-only on her

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Spaghetti supper raises $5,000 for local family

Brett Thoms Shawville Feb. 23, 2023 The McDowell Home and School Committee organized a community spaghetti supper to support the family of Jennifer Rivet-Butler, a Shawville mother who passed away recently, leaving behind seven children. The supper ended up fundraising

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Big Changes for Ski Pontiac

Alina Holmes Pontiac February 25, 2023 After a somewhat tumultuous start to the season, Ski Pontiac held its Annual General Meeting last Saturday at Astra Estates in Bristol, the new home to its popular ski and snowshoe trails. They reported

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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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