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Dumont Lake campsite trashed

Chris Lowrey TNO Nov. 23, 2017 The remnants of another camping season in the books were on full display on Nov. 23 when MRC Pontiac

A New Hope acoustic Christmas

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Dec. 14, 2017 Several dozen people gathered at New Hope Christian Fellowship Church in Shawville on Thursday night for a night of

Update on the PSDA’s trails

Donald Teuma-Castelletti PONTIAC Dec. 20, 2017 The Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers Association (PSDA) wanted to provide an update for all members and potential members of the

WQLC celebrates the holidays

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Dec. 13, 2017 Staff, students, volunteers and friends gathered at the office of the Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) in Campbell’s

Christmas dinner served at Otter Lake club

Donald Teuma-Castelletti OTTER LAKE Dec. 16, 2017 The Otter Lake Golden Age Club held their annual Christmas supper on Saturday, filling the town’s recreation association’s

Food drive in Fort Coulonge-Mansfield

Caleb Nickerson FORT COULONGE Dec. 15, 2017 With Christmas nearly here, a group of local volunteers got together in Fort Coulonge on Friday night to

Report slams CISSSO

Chris Lowrey CAMPBELL’S BAY Dec. 13, 2017 A report compiled by advocacy group Santé Outaouais 2020 is highly critical of the health network amalgamation that

Quyon gets snow removal contract

Chris Lowrey QUYON Dec. 14, 2017 After rejecting the first two rounds of bidding for snow removal in Quyon, the Municipality of Pontiac has settled

Dumont Lake campsite trashed

Chris Lowrey TNO Nov. 23, 2017 The remnants of another camping season in the books were on full display on Nov. 23 when MRC Pontiac staff were on site to clean the area. MRC Pontiac staff collected more than one

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A New Hope acoustic Christmas

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Dec. 14, 2017 Several dozen people gathered at New Hope Christian Fellowship Church in Shawville on Thursday night for a night of gospel and blues influenced holiday tunes. Mike Biggar is a highly-acclaimed East Coast musician that

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Update on the PSDA’s trails

Donald Teuma-Castelletti PONTIAC Dec. 20, 2017 The Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers Association (PSDA) wanted to provide an update for all members and potential members of the upcoming season, plus offer some words of warning. Speaking with Ralph Young, one of the

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WQLC celebrates the holidays

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Dec. 13, 2017 Staff, students, volunteers and friends gathered at the office of the Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) in Campbell’s Bay on Dec. 13 for a wine and cheese social to mark the holidays. The

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Christmas dinner served at Otter Lake club

Donald Teuma-Castelletti OTTER LAKE Dec. 16, 2017 The Otter Lake Golden Age Club held their annual Christmas supper on Saturday, filling the town’s recreation association’s hall with holiday cheer, music and laughter. Starting at 6 p.m., members of the club

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Food drive in Fort Coulonge-Mansfield

Caleb Nickerson FORT COULONGE Dec. 15, 2017 With Christmas nearly here, a group of local volunteers got together in Fort Coulonge on Friday night to gather food for those in need and help spread some holiday cheer. Volunteers in the

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Report slams CISSSO

Chris Lowrey CAMPBELL’S BAY Dec. 13, 2017 A report compiled by advocacy group Santé Outaouais 2020 is highly critical of the health network amalgamation that took place in 2015. The authors of the report held a press conference in Campbell’s

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Quyon gets snow removal contract

Chris Lowrey QUYON Dec. 14, 2017 After rejecting the first two rounds of bidding for snow removal in Quyon, the Municipality of Pontiac has settled on a more affordable option. The municipal council approved the bid of Mountainview Turf for

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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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