The Year in Review – April
January 4, 2023
Mayor of MoP proposes resolution supporting MRC Pontiac resolution on Chalk River dump site. Mayor Roger Larose of the Municipality of Pontiac (MoP) says he
Mayor of MoP proposes resolution supporting MRC Pontiac resolution on Chalk River dump site. Mayor Roger Larose of the Municipality of Pontiac (MoP) says he
Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay December 23, 2022 The MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors held its last public meeting of 2022 on Dec. 23. The biggest
There was hardly a seat left in the gymnasium at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary School on Dec. 22, as students took part in their Christmas
Pierre Cyr Pontiac January 4, 2022 It was in 1982 that Henri La Salle decided, unbeknownst to his wife Pauline Dubeau, to bid and succeed
The strife continues Premier François Legault announced that he would be re-imposing a nightly curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., as of Dec. 31,
Flood prevention task force: Back in session The flood prevention task force sat down on Jan. 25 for the first time this season to discuss
Demonstrators call for more funding for community groups A coalition of community organizations from across the Pontiac demonstrated outside the MRC building on Feb.22 to
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac December 20, 2022 With still so much to say and write, self-published author from Otter Lake releases a new collection of short
Our health system is failing us on so many levels, but through no fault of its own. It’s a failure that has been a long
Zainab Al-Mehdar Bryson December, 19 2022 In 1856, a trading post known as ‘the small port of Havelock’ was established on the Quebec shore of
Mayor of MoP proposes resolution supporting MRC Pontiac resolution on Chalk River dump site. Mayor Roger Larose of the Municipality of Pontiac (MoP) says he is concerned about the proposed near-surface dump site for low-level radioactive waste at Chalk River.
Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay December 23, 2022 The MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors held its last public meeting of 2022 on Dec. 23. The biggest news out of the meeting was the approval of funding for 27 local projects through
There was hardly a seat left in the gymnasium at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary School on Dec. 22, as students took part in their Christmas concert, the first since 2019 due to covid. The production, titled “A Christmas to Believe
Pierre Cyr Pontiac January 4, 2022 It was in 1982 that Henri La Salle decided, unbeknownst to his wife Pauline Dubeau, to bid and succeed to buy the butchery equipment of the Épicerie Bella located on Île-du-Grand-Calumet. La Salle was
The strife continues Premier François Legault announced that he would be re-imposing a nightly curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., as of Dec. 31, 2021 in an effort to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Other
Flood prevention task force: Back in session The flood prevention task force sat down on Jan. 25 for the first time this season to discuss and plan for the spring thawing and watch out for any irregularities in water levels.
Demonstrators call for more funding for community groups A coalition of community organizations from across the Pontiac demonstrated outside the MRC building on Feb.22 to demand the government of Quebec provide them more funding, pictured above. This action was just
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac December 20, 2022 With still so much to say and write, self-published author from Otter Lake releases a new collection of short stories. After great reviews from almost selling 300 copies, Richard Gauthier decided to jump back
Our health system is failing us on so many levels, but through no fault of its own. It’s a failure that has been a long time in the making as political decisions have slowly undermined the health system. Today we
Zainab Al-Mehdar Bryson December, 19 2022 In 1856, a trading post known as ‘the small port of Havelock’ was established on the Quebec shore of the upper Ottawa River. Seventeen years later, in 1873, it was renamed Bryson, after lumber
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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