MRC report finds Pontiac’s waste is down, recycling is up
April 23, 2025
A new report on waste production released by the MRC Pontiac’s environment committee at the Apr. 16 council of mayors meeting says the county has
A new report on waste production released by the MRC Pontiac’s environment committee at the Apr. 16 council of mayors meeting says the county has
On Tuesday, Apr. 15, THE EQUITY hosted a conversation with the five candidates hoping to secure Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi votes in Monday’s election. If you missed
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a
New funding coming from the MRC Pontiac will help the abattoir bring in needed expertise. Meanwhile, the MRC says the AgriSaveur kitchen should be open
The St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville was victim to an incident of vandalism over the weekend that resulted in a broken basement window, a
The Bryson Lions Club hosted its second annual Easter Sunday brunch over the weekend to raise money to cover the club’s expenses. The kitchen was
A friend of the homeowners is raising money to help them buy a trailer to use as a temporary home.
Shawville’s Chateau Du Dollar Plus owner Amreen Akhtar welcomed loyal customers at her store’s grand opening at its new location in the old Stedmans building
Marché Bristol Market launched its 2025 market season on Saturday with an Easter-themed vendors’ event at the Jack Graham Community Centre. “Somebody asked if we
The Otter Lake Recreation Association (OLRA) hosted its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. Tara Richard, the RA’s secretary, said the free event is a
A new report on waste production released by the MRC Pontiac’s environment committee at the Apr. 16 council of mayors meeting says the county has seen a decrease in total waste produced alongside an increase in recycling over the past
On Tuesday, Apr. 15, THE EQUITY hosted a conversation with the five candidates hoping to secure Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi votes in Monday’s election. If you missed the event, you can catch up on the highlights or watch the full conversation here.
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a collection of kitchen secrets from across the region, published by Pontiac Printshop in 1968. Our
New funding coming from the MRC Pontiac will help the abattoir bring in needed expertise. Meanwhile, the MRC says the AgriSaveur kitchen should be open early this summer.
The St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville was victim to an incident of vandalism over the weekend that resulted in a broken basement window, a missing security camera, and some cryptic words carved into its front door. Church caretaker Derek
The Bryson Lions Club hosted its second annual Easter Sunday brunch over the weekend to raise money to cover the club’s expenses. The kitchen was full of steaming containers of bacon, sausages, eggs, beans and potatoes, and club member Bill
A friend of the homeowners is raising money to help them buy a trailer to use as a temporary home.
Shawville’s Chateau Du Dollar Plus owner Amreen Akhtar welcomed loyal customers at her store’s grand opening at its new location in the old Stedmans building Saturday morning, two blocks west of its former location.
Marché Bristol Market launched its 2025 market season on Saturday with an Easter-themed vendors’ event at the Jack Graham Community Centre. “Somebody asked if we were doing an Easter market. So we thought, we’ll gauge the interest and see if
The Otter Lake Recreation Association (OLRA) hosted its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. Tara Richard, the RA’s secretary, said the free event is a way to get kids and parents together. “They get to come out and run around,”
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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