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November 12, 2025

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New conservation areas in the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Pontiac January 18, 2023 Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), a not-for-profit group dedicated to conserving, restoring and managing wetlands for ducks announced that they

Quick Hits: News in brief

Brett Thoms Pontiac January 30, 2023 Campbell’s Bay by-election Campbell’s Bay announced a by-election to replace Mayor Maurice Beauregard, who passed away last October. If

Sharing the stars

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac January 27, 2022 There’s nothing like a dark sky to allow for the perfect evening of stargazing. No showers, no moon, just

Mario Kart drifts into Coulonge

Brett Thoms Fort-Coulonge January 28, 2023 The Café Downtown held a Mario Kart tournament last Saturday. The tournament saw 14 gamers compete in Mario Kart

The Pontiac Provincal tournament wrap up

Brett Thoms Shawville January 28, 2023 The U15/U18 Pontiac Provincal Tournament, was held in the Shawville arena last weekend. The tournament saw 15 teams from

New conservation areas in the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Pontiac January 18, 2023 Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), a not-for-profit group dedicated to conserving, restoring and managing wetlands for ducks announced that they purchased more than 80 hectares of wetlands in the MRC Pontiac, totaling six properties located

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Quick Hits: News in brief

Brett Thoms Pontiac January 30, 2023 Campbell’s Bay by-election Campbell’s Bay announced a by-election to replace Mayor Maurice Beauregard, who passed away last October. If more than one person announces intentions to run, an election will be held on April

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Sharing the stars

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac January 27, 2022 There’s nothing like a dark sky to allow for the perfect evening of stargazing. No showers, no moon, just the stars and the wonder in everyone’s eyes. This was the inspiration behind Aylmer resident

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The Comet’s journey to the championship

Tim Ferrigan Shawville January 29, 2023 All games in the Midget A division were very close and hard fought games. It is a pretty interesting story of how our Comets ended up playing in the A division. At the beginning

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Mario Kart drifts into Coulonge

Brett Thoms Fort-Coulonge January 28, 2023 The Café Downtown held a Mario Kart tournament last Saturday. The tournament saw 14 gamers compete in Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Switch, a racing game that involves Mario characters in vehicles using

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The Pontiac Provincal tournament wrap up

Brett Thoms Shawville January 28, 2023 The U15/U18 Pontiac Provincal Tournament, was held in the Shawville arena last weekend. The tournament saw 15 teams from the Pontiac, the Ottawa Valley, The greater Ottawa-Gatineau area, and as far away as Chambly,

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Luskville building destroyed in Sunday fire

Brett Thoms Luskville January 29, 2023 A fire burned down an out-of-business restaurant and three apartments near the intersection of Hwy. 148 and chemin Eardley Masham on Sunday evening. No one was injured in the fire, but at least one

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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.

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