Valerie Henderson honoured for decades of community service
April 27, 2025
Bristol resident Valerie Henderson was on her way out the door to meet with friends towards the end of March when the phone rang. When
Bristol resident Valerie Henderson was on her way out the door to meet with friends towards the end of March when the phone rang. When
Local theatre group Pontiac Community Players (PCP) held its annual general meeting Saturday morning to go over its 2024 annual report and financial information. Greg
A small group of Pontiac residents interested in running in this fall’s municipal elections gathered at the Shawville Community Lodge Saturday morning for a crash
The average amount of time Pontiac Hospital emergency room (ER) patients waited on stretchers before being moved to a hospital bed more than doubled in
Connie Twolan gingerly lifts a thick black binder off a shelf in Bristol’s municipal hall and slides it onto the table. Opening the binder, she
The Pontiac Soil Management Club held its annual general meeting at Shawville’s Community Lodge on Apr. 24 to update members and the public on club
Local author Kim McDougall’s newest book is set in the Pontiac, but it’s not exactly the Pontiac you might recognize. Sure, there are dépanneurs, chip
A note from principal Cathy Nugent This year, we were fortunate to welcome an incredible new member to our school family– our secretary. From the
The second annual Poetry in the Pontiac event brought together a group of writers at Hursty’s Bar and Grill in Shawville on Apr. 23 for
Bristol resident Valerie Henderson was on her way out the door to meet with friends towards the end of March when the phone rang. When she picked up, she was informed she was being awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal which
Local theatre group Pontiac Community Players (PCP) held its annual general meeting Saturday morning to go over its 2024 annual report and financial information. Greg Graham, who was re-elected as the president of the PCP’s board of directors, took a
A small group of Pontiac residents interested in running in this fall’s municipal elections gathered at the Shawville Community Lodge Saturday morning for a crash course on how to run a campaign. The event was organized by Linda Davis, who
The average amount of time Pontiac Hospital emergency room (ER) patients waited on stretchers before being moved to a hospital bed more than doubled in the past year, according to new data provided by Outaouais healthcare authority CISSSO. The numbers
Connie Twolan gingerly lifts a thick black binder off a shelf in Bristol’s municipal hall and slides it onto the table. Opening the binder, she flips to one of her favourite photographs, a sepia image from the 1930s depicting two
The Pontiac Soil Management Club held its annual general meeting at Shawville’s Community Lodge on Apr. 24 to update members and the public on club news from the past year. The club, formed in the mid-90s, offers services to local
Local author Kim McDougall’s newest book is set in the Pontiac, but it’s not exactly the Pontiac you might recognize. Sure, there are dépanneurs, chip trucks, and that cozy small-town feel – but there’s also an evil fairy lurking deep
A note from principal Cathy Nugent This year, we were fortunate to welcome an incredible new member to our school family– our secretary. From the very first day, she has become an essential part of our team, supporting students, teachers,
The second annual Poetry in the Pontiac event brought together a group of writers at Hursty’s Bar and Grill in Shawville on Apr. 23 for an evening of poetry reading. Organizer Jennifer Mulligan said about 10 people attended the event,
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!
Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pontiac-ouest-journee-communautaire-community-event-tickets-1384250754269
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
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