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November 12, 2025

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Budget time across the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Pontiac December 19, 2022 Municipalities across the MRC Pontiac have either passed or are preparing to pass their municipal budgets. With inflationary pressures

Delilah rings the bell

Brett Thoms Otter Lake December 17, 2022 Delilah Telford-Hodgins, a six-year-old girl from Otter Lake who over the past two-and-a-half years has been fighting leukemia,

Gail Gavan spreads message of positivity

Brett Thoms Shawville Dec. 19, 2022 Gail Gavan performed two live shows in the Pontiac last weekend called Christmas in Pontiac. Performing along with Sherryl

The Christmas Hooley

Glen Hartle Shawville December 17, 2022 Back in April of this year, The Equity was in attendance for the re-opening of the Hooley at St

Budget time across the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Pontiac December 19, 2022 Municipalities across the MRC Pontiac have either passed or are preparing to pass their municipal budgets. With inflationary pressures on municipal and MRC services and the dramatic increase in assessment values in some municipalities

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Deal reached between SFPQ and MRC Pontiac

Brett Thoms Pontiac December 19 2022 Eighty-nine per cent of the members of the MRC Pontiac branch of Syndicat de la fonction publique et parapublique du Québec (SFPQ) voted to accept an agreement in principle with the MRC’s management on

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Delilah rings the bell

Brett Thoms Otter Lake December 17, 2022 Delilah Telford-Hodgins, a six-year-old girl from Otter Lake who over the past two-and-a-half years has been fighting leukemia, has rung the bell, signaling the end of her weekly chemotherapy treatments. In June 2020

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Gail Gavan spreads message of positivity

Brett Thoms Shawville Dec. 19, 2022 Gail Gavan performed two live shows in the Pontiac last weekend called Christmas in Pontiac. Performing along with Sherryl Fitzpatrick who played the piano and fiddle, Danny Blackwell, who played the guitar and did

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Gingerb-ready for fun with the Parents’ Voice

Over 50 kids attended the gingerbread house workshop at the Community Lodge in Shawville on Thursday. It was a free event organized by the Parents’ Voice. Parents were asked to pre-register their children to ensure there was enough supplies, but

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The Christmas Hooley

Glen Hartle Shawville December 17, 2022 Back in April of this year, The Equity was in attendance for the re-opening of the Hooley at St Paul’s Anglican Church on Main Street in Shawville. It was a welcomed return for both

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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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