CNL appeals federal court order
March 31, 2025
The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient
The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient
The Thorne Community Recreation Association had an earthy smell Saturday morning for the community’s second annual Seedy Saturday event, which brought together local gardeners to
The Shawville Curling Club welcomed back a long lost friend on Saturday. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, curlers hit the ice for
Hockey players from both sides of the Ottawa Valley and as far as Montreal gathered in Shawville for the 26th annual Flying Elbows tournament, which
Shawville Valu-mart owner Jaime Montejo invited shoppers to the first event he’s hosted since taking over ownership last fall. The event was a part of
Fort Coulonge’s new women’s hockey team, the Pontiac Meteors, hosted its first all-women hockey tournament on Saturday, less than four months after Lisa Soucie first
The committee of volunteers responsible for running the Fort Coulonge arena has been hard at work over the winter to find creative ways to finance
People working in healthcare and education in the Outaouais are criticizing the Quebec government’s 2025/2026 budget, tabled last week, for not investing enough in these
The Pontiac syndicate of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) had a lively debate about increasing union dues before it could officially begin its 2025
The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce brought together local business owners, organization directors and municipal leaders from across the Pontiac last Wednesday evening for a discussion
The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient consultations with Kebaowek First Nation regarding its plans for the facility, a decision which could
The Thorne Community Recreation Association had an earthy smell Saturday morning for the community’s second annual Seedy Saturday event, which brought together local gardeners to swap seeds and pick up new techniques. Christine Anderson, one of the event’s organizers, said
The Shawville Curling Club welcomed back a long lost friend on Saturday. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, curlers hit the ice for a doubles bonspiel, organized by club members Jeff Russell and Justine Tanguay. Doubles is different
Hockey players from both sides of the Ottawa Valley and as far as Montreal gathered in Shawville for the 26th annual Flying Elbows tournament, which took place over four days and culminated Saturday night when the finals in the A
Shawville Valu-mart owner Jaime Montejo invited shoppers to the first event he’s hosted since taking over ownership last fall. The event was a part of a country-wide initiative by Loblaws to show its appreciation for Canadian customers. Montejo said that
Fort Coulonge’s new women’s hockey team, the Pontiac Meteors, hosted its first all-women hockey tournament on Saturday, less than four months after Lisa Soucie first began inviting Pontiac women to join her on the ice. Players from Gatineau to Chapeau
The committee of volunteers responsible for running the Fort Coulonge arena has been hard at work over the winter to find creative ways to finance high price-tag expenses that have come up in the past year, and this month, that
People working in healthcare and education in the Outaouais are criticizing the Quebec government’s 2025/2026 budget, tabled last week, for not investing enough in these critical social services. The $165-billion budget, titled “For a strong Québec,” was pitched by Finance
The Pontiac syndicate of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) had a lively debate about increasing union dues before it could officially begin its 2025 annual general assembly on Mar. 27. The meeting’s start was delayed by about 40 minutes
The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce brought together local business owners, organization directors and municipal leaders from across the Pontiac last Wednesday evening for a discussion about how to make sense of the chaos caused by tariff threats, and how to
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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