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November 12, 2025

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Café Downtown owner passes the torch.

The Café Downtown is changing ownership, with the founder, Rémi Bertrand, moving onto new projects. The new owners Natasha Lamadeleine and Alexandre Romain, two former

CHIP holds AGM

CHIP 101.9 FM, the Pontiac’s community radio station hosted its AGM last Thursday. During the AGM, the organization adopted the minutes of the 2021’s AGM,

Lowering the heat in Quyon

Brett Thoms Quyon December 4, 2022 The Quyon Legion Hall held a “Lower the Heat” fundraiser last Saturday night. The evening started with an open

Remembering Sandra Murray

A common sentiment among the friends, former colleagues and family that THE EQUITY spoke to about the life of the recently deceased former Shawville mayor,

Fire displaces three businesses, one tenant

Brett Thoms Shawville December 12, 2022 A fire in the garage at Bristol Auto Performance in Shawville has closed down three businesses. The Shawville location of Bristol Auto Performance, Loft de Yoga and Peggy’s Shoppe de Barbier are all closed

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Corriveau speaks about her Révolution victory

Brett Thoms Pontiac December 10, 2022 Fresh off her victory on TVA’s Révolution with her partner Jason Morel, Marie-Josée Corriveau spoke with THE EQUITY about some of her experiences during the 10 month competition. “Right now it feels very surreal,”

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Café Downtown owner passes the torch.

The Café Downtown is changing ownership, with the founder, Rémi Bertrand, moving onto new projects. The new owners Natasha Lamadeleine and Alexandre Romain, two former employees of Bertrand, are set to take over after the new year. Bertrand spoke with

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CHIP holds AGM

CHIP 101.9 FM, the Pontiac’s community radio station hosted its AGM last Thursday. During the AGM, the organization adopted the minutes of the 2021’s AGM, read and adopted the organization’s financial statements, adopted an activity report, presented priorities for 2022-2023

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Lowering the heat in Quyon

Brett Thoms Quyon December 4, 2022 The Quyon Legion Hall held a “Lower the Heat” fundraiser last Saturday night. The evening started with an open mic and then was followed by a live performance from 6 p.m to 8 p.m

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Fish Findlay Classic slides back to Shawville

The Fish Findlay Classic, an annual 3 on 3 hockey tournament held at the Shawville Arena returned after a two year covid hiatus this weekend. The tournament ran from Friday to Sunday, with all the money raised going towards Shawville

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Remembering Sandra Murray

A common sentiment among the friends, former colleagues and family that THE EQUITY spoke to about the life of the recently deceased former Shawville mayor, Sandra Murray was that the full extent of all the good she did for the

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Christmas markets continue in the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Bristol December 4, 2022 Another Christmas Market was held this week in the Pontiac, this time at the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol. The event featured 28 vendors, and according to the organizers welcomed a constant flow

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15th Festival of Lights at Chutes Coulonge

The Chutes Coulonge Park invites everyone to come to their 15th consecutive Festival of Lights. This year’s edition will run only three weekends. The site was opened last weekend and will be opened next weekend Dec. 9-10 and the following

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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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