Shawville tree lighting, parade, launch holiday season
November 29, 2024
Dozens of people excited to kick off the holiday season gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Shawville on Friday night to witness the town’s annual
Dozens of people excited to kick off the holiday season gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Shawville on Friday night to witness the town’s annual
Shawville Pickleball Club member Cheryl Welsh is making moves to bring the resurgent racquet sport to people of all ages. Using a $500 donation from
A group of about 20 people spent two afternoons last month sharing and unpacking their own ideas about what it means to die, and learning
In an update to a story THE EQUITY published last week, the president and CEO of Outaouais’ healthcare network Marc Bilodeau has offered minor clarity
This decision, which will see the mill’s 23 employees lose their jobs, comes only two years after it announced its reopening.
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
Alleyn and Cawood DG says draft bylaw is “better than doing nothing,” but would have preferred comparative factor be eliminated.
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities
A massive community search effort returned 73-year-old Grace Early to her family safe and sound on Saturday morning after she spent two nights lost in
As an increasing number of residents are turning to the food bank, donations are not keeping up with demand.
Dozens of people excited to kick off the holiday season gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Shawville on Friday night to witness the town’s annual tree lighting event. The celebration began with a group of carolers singing several Christmas songs,
Shawville Pickleball Club member Cheryl Welsh is making moves to bring the resurgent racquet sport to people of all ages. Using a $500 donation from the Shawville Lions Club, Welsh purchased new pickleball racquets, balls and regulation-sized nets for Dr.
A group of about 20 people spent two afternoons last month sharing and unpacking their own ideas about what it means to die, and learning about the options available for alleviating suffering near the end of one’s life.
In an update to a story THE EQUITY published last week, the president and CEO of Outaouais’ healthcare network Marc Bilodeau has offered minor clarity on how CISSSO will cut back its predicted spending by $90 million before Mar. 2025,
This decision, which will see the mill’s 23 employees lose their jobs, comes only two years after it announced its reopening.
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
Alleyn and Cawood DG says draft bylaw is “better than doing nothing,” but would have preferred comparative factor be eliminated.
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities across the Pontiac.
A massive community search effort returned 73-year-old Grace Early to her family safe and sound on Saturday morning after she spent two nights lost in the bush with nothing more than the shoes on her feet and the clothes on
As an increasing number of residents are turning to the food bank, donations are not keeping up with demand.
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!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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