Six agricultural producers from across the MRC Pontiac opened their gates to the public for the third annual Farms Open agri-tourism day on Sunday. This
Students in Pontiac High School’s (PHS) welding program won the second place prize in the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Foundation’s “Forged By Youth” competition for
Over 200 women decked out in their finest denim and diamonds descended on the Exhibition Hall at the Shawville Fairgrounds on Friday evening for the
Last Thursday a group of former classmates held a reunion at Café 349 in Shawville on the occasion of their 80th birthdays. The women, who
At the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting on Thursday evening, Chamber president Sébastien Bonnerot’s message was clear: the regional business development organization is
The MRC Pontiac announced it will participate in a fire prevention technician (FPT) training program, sending one trainee to a certification course at the Cégep
The Municipality of l’Île-du-Grand-Calumet will be holding a byelection to fill seat three on its council which was previously occupied by Pierre Jolicoeur. Jolicoeur passed
Two Pontiac men were arrested in separate incidents of driving under the influence over the weekend.
Bryson’s Luc Danis to lead the team in its first season back on the ice.
While the gas station in Sheenboro has closed and so too has the grocery store, the Parish Hall, on the other hand, is going strong
Six agricultural producers from across the MRC Pontiac opened their gates to the public for the third annual Farms Open agri-tourism day on Sunday. This is the greatest number of Pontiac participants to date. The event is similar in concept
Students in Pontiac High School’s (PHS) welding program won the second place prize in the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Foundation’s “Forged By Youth” competition for the tractor they welded over the course of the 2023-2024 academic year. The win includes
Over 200 women decked out in their finest denim and diamonds descended on the Exhibition Hall at the Shawville Fairgrounds on Friday evening for the Pontiac Agricultural Society’s Ladies Night. The event hosted over 30 vendors for those interested in
Last Thursday a group of former classmates held a reunion at Café 349 in Shawville on the occasion of their 80th birthdays. The women, who all attended school together starting in Mrs. Dale’s Grade 2 class at the Victoria Avenue
At the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting on Thursday evening, Chamber president Sébastien Bonnerot’s message was clear: the regional business development organization is building itself back better and stronger than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic knocked the
The MRC Pontiac announced it will participate in a fire prevention technician (FPT) training program, sending one trainee to a certification course at the Cégep de l’Outaouais in Gatineau starting in January 2025. The program is designed to meet an
The Municipality of l’Île-du-Grand-Calumet will be holding a byelection to fill seat three on its council which was previously occupied by Pierre Jolicoeur. Jolicoeur passed away in July. Candidate nominations should be submitted at the municipal office by Oct. 4
Two Pontiac men were arrested in separate incidents of driving under the influence over the weekend.
Bryson’s Luc Danis to lead the team in its first season back on the ice.
While the gas station in Sheenboro has closed and so too has the grocery store, the Parish Hall, on the other hand, is going strong and events there still bring Sheeners out en masse. On Sunday, the hall was bursting
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!
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.
Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast.
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!
TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169
Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !
Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!
Enjoy an evening filled with:
Grab your friends and book your table now- spots are limited!
Table of 8-$400
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