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October 8, 2025

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Water main break in Quyon

Chris Lowrey QUYON Jan. 3, 2017 Some residents of Quyon were without access to tap water after a water main broke on Egan Street. The

Extreme cold and the running of the dogs

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Jan. 6-7, 2018 The arctic temperatures came south just in time this year, ensuring the frigid weather would provide the backdrop for

Pontiac’s first baby of the new year

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 4, 2018 A Fort Coulonge couple welcomed the first newborn of the year at the Pontiac Hospital last Thursday morning. Milya

Break-in at Lakeside Hotel

Chris Lowrey PORTAGE DU FORT Jan. 1, 2017 In the wee hours of New Year’s Day three men broke into the Lakeside Hotel in Portage

Farmers on ice: annual bonspiel

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVLLE Jan. 6, 2017 On Saturday, the Shawville Curling Club was filled with the sounds of vigorous sweeping and stones colliding as locals

Golden Age darts and cards

December 12 card results were: 50/50 was won by Rita Blaskie and the door prize by Doreen Zimmerling. Ladies first was won by Marie Pilon

Water main break in Quyon

Chris Lowrey QUYON Jan. 3, 2017 Some residents of Quyon were without access to tap water after a water main broke on Egan Street. The break happened on the evening of Jan. 3 with the recent cold weather. According to

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Extreme cold and the running of the dogs

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Jan. 6-7, 2018 The arctic temperatures came south just in time this year, ensuring the frigid weather would provide the backdrop for eager dogs, skilled racers and the sleds that kept them all together over the weekend.

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Pontiac’s first baby of the new year

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 4, 2018 A Fort Coulonge couple welcomed the first newborn of the year at the Pontiac Hospital last Thursday morning. Milya Lachance-Delisle was brought into the world via C-section, showing up just in time for breakfast

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Firefighters battle blaze, knock out wall

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVLLE Jan. 3, 2017 Multiple fire crews were called after a kitchen blaze in Shawville got out of control on Wednesday. Shortly after noon on Jan. 3, firefighters from the Shawville-Clarendon Department responded to an address on Sunnyside

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Break-in at Lakeside Hotel

Chris Lowrey PORTAGE DU FORT Jan. 1, 2017 In the wee hours of New Year’s Day three men broke into the Lakeside Hotel in Portage du Fort with the hopes of getting their hands on some cold hard cash. The

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Farmers on ice: annual bonspiel

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVLLE Jan. 6, 2017 On Saturday, the Shawville Curling Club was filled with the sounds of vigorous sweeping and stones colliding as locals took part in the annual Farmers’ Bonspiel. Organizer Eric Smith said that he has been

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Danford Lake man shot by police identified

Chris Lowrey DANFORD LAKE Dec. 28, 2017 Authorities have identified the Danford Lake man shot and killed by police on Dec. 28. 38-year-old Denis Beaudoin was pronounced dead at hospital after being shot by police. According to police, shortly after

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Golden Age darts and cards

December 12 card results were: 50/50 was won by Rita Blaskie and the door prize by Doreen Zimmerling. Ladies first was won by Marie Pilon and second by Janet Lafleur. Men’s first was won by Ronald Beaudoin and second by

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St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League meets

St. Mary’s CWL held its last meeting of 2017 on Dec. 10. The Christmas potluck luncheon was followed by a gift exchange. Always a pleasant afternoon. The lucky winner of the CWL fundraiser, the homemade quilt draw was Jackie Ladouceur.

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LOCAL EVENTS
Meet the Candidates: Municipality of Pontiac

Meet the Candidates: Municipality of Pontiac

October 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 8 at Gavan’s in Quyon.

This event is for residents of the Municipality of Pontiac and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.

SADC Community Event - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet

SADC Community Event - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet

October 9, 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!

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!

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac East

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac East

October 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 9th, Hursty’s in Shawville.

This event is for residents of Alleyn-et-Cawood, Otter Lake, Thorne, Shawville, Clarendon, Bristol and Portage-du-Fort.

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

October 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
C’est avec plaisir que le Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) vous invite à bénéficier de son important évènement virtuel de recrutement ce prochain 15 octobre 2025, de 13h00 à 17h00.  Profitez de cette parfaite occasion d’accéder à nos réseaux pour combler vos besoins en main-d’œuvre – tous secteurs confondus, et ce, gratuitement.
Le Salon de l’emploi est une importante opportunité dans notre communauté et pour les entreprises du Pontiac. Chaque année, l’évènement facilite l’embauche dans plus de 30 entreprises locales en offrant des centaines d’opportunités d’emplois locaux. Un beau partenariat grâce à votre participation!
Encore cet automne, le CJEP compte surpasser ce succès en adaptant l’approche aux besoins des entreprises et des chercheurs d’emplois. Pour cette raison, le CJEP maintien le format virtuel tel qu’exprimé par la grande majorité de nos entreprises participantes et partenaires lors des derniers sondages. Cette technologie facilite la démarche pour tous en limitant les déplacements et en maximisant l’utilisation du temps. Notez que le CJEP offre la formation et le soutien technique de ce processus sur la plateforme REMO du CJEP.
De plus, le CJEP est là pour vous supporter et vous offre un accompagnement gratuit dans la rédaction des offres d’emplois, ce qui vous simplifiera le travail préparatif lié au Salon.
Le CJEP crée une synergie communautaire en apportant aide et soutien aux entreprises et aux chercheurs d’emplois dans nos 18 municipalités.  Une excellente visibilité pour votre entreprise puisque le Salon de l’emploi du Pontiac est un évènement local populaire promu par les radios locales, plusieurs journaux ainsi que nos médias sociaux. Une opportunité de faire partie d’une vision économique prospère et de joindre la perspective commune – faire fructifier notre belle région en embauchant des talents locaux.
Réservez tôt – Pour ce faire, veuillez compléter et retourner le formulaire de confirmation (en pièce jointe) d’ici vendredi, le 19 septembre prochain. Pour toute question ou clarification, n’hésitez pas de nous contacter à l’adresse salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
Nous communiquerons avec vous prochainement pour valider que ce message important s’est rendu à bon port et discuter de vos éventuels besoins. Préparez votre plan d’action de recrutement immédiat ou futur – Nous sommes là pour vous aider!
À très bientôt.
The Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) is pleased to invite you to benefit from its major virtual recruitment event this coming October 15th, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.  Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to access our networks to meet your workforce needs – all sectors combined, and for free.
The Job Fair is an important opportunity for our community and for businesses in the Pontiac. Each year, the event facilitates hiring in more than 30 local businesses by offering hundreds of local job opportunities. A great partnership made possible thanks to your participation!
Once again this fall, CJEP intends to surpass this success by adapting the approach to the needs of businesses and job seekers. For this reason, CJEP is maintaining the virtual format as per expressed by the vast majority of our participating companies and partners in recent surveys. This technology facilitates the process for everyone by limiting travel and maximizing the use of time. Note that CJEP offers training and technical support for this process on the CJEP platform.
Furthermore, the CJEP is there to support you and offers free assistance in drafting job offers, which will simplify the preparatory work associated with the Job Fair.
The CJEP creates community synergy by providing help and support to businesses and job seekers in our 18 municipalities.  Excellent visibility for your business since the Pontiac Job Fair is a popular local event promoted by local radio, several newspapers and our social media. An opportunity to be part of a thriving economic vision and join the common perspective – Make the most of our beautiful region by hiring local talent.
Book early. To do so, please complete and return the Confirmation Form (attached) by Friday, September 19th. For any questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us at salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
We will contact you shortly to ensure that this important message has reached its destination and discuss your possible needs. Prepare your immediate or future recruitment action plan – We are here to help!
Talk to you soon.
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

October 15, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.

This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac West

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac West

October 16, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 16th, La Gare Waltham Station.

This event is for residents of Waltham, Chichester, Sheenboro, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and Rapides-des-Joachims.

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