Japanese exchange student visits family that helped her find faith
September 1, 2025
When Ayumi Yoshikata came to the Pontiac from Itoshima, Japan, 25 years ago, she came to learn English – but left with a lifetime of
When Ayumi Yoshikata came to the Pontiac from Itoshima, Japan, 25 years ago, she came to learn English – but left with a lifetime of
The Pontiac Reception Centre (CAP) is calling on the community to raise the $30,000 needed to fund new equipment upgrades at the Shawville long-term care
Allumette Island is celebrating a win after new money was released for an affordable housing complex in Chapeau’s lower town, which the municipality hopes can
The MRC Pontiac has put the finishing touches on a plan it will use to attract newcomers to the region and connect them with the
Big changes in our little newsroom this week. While we’re sad to be losing our summer reporter Emma McGrath (she’s insisting on finishing her journalism
The Western Quebec School Board is holding off on adopting its 2025-2026 budget with hopes an upcoming court decision will allow it to reclaim control
Pontiac softballers Cade Kuehl and Hunter Beauregard are celebrating a silver medal after competing with Quebec’s Canada Games team in Newfoundland last week, falling to
As students return to school across the Pontiac this week, they will be forced to adapt to what, for some, may feel like a new
When Ayumi Yoshikata came to the Pontiac from Itoshima, Japan, 25 years ago, she came to learn English – but left with a lifetime of reading to do. Her exchange program in Canada led her one Sunday to a Shawville
The Pontiac Reception Centre (CAP) is calling on the community to raise the $30,000 needed to fund new equipment upgrades at the Shawville long-term care home. The effort is being led by CAP foundation, which works to raise money for
Allumette Island is celebrating a win after new money was released for an affordable housing complex in Chapeau’s lower town, which the municipality hopes can start construction sometime in the next year. Federal and provincial governments announced last week that
The MRC Pontiac has put the finishing touches on a plan it will use to attract newcomers to the region and connect them with the services and resources they need. On Aug. 27 at Mansfield’s Pourvoirie Magnum, the final plan
Big changes in our little newsroom this week. While we’re sad to be losing our summer reporter Emma McGrath (she’s insisting on finishing her journalism degree … how dare she) we’re thrilled to be welcoming veteran Pontiac reporter Caleb Nickerson
The Western Quebec School Board is holding off on adopting its 2025-2026 budget with hopes an upcoming court decision will allow it to reclaim control of its surplus to fill some of the funding gaps left by education cuts over
Pontiac softballers Cade Kuehl and Hunter Beauregard are celebrating a silver medal after competing with Quebec’s Canada Games team in Newfoundland last week, falling to rival Ontario in the final. Quebec finished the preliminary round with an undefeated 8-0 record,
As students return to school across the Pontiac this week, they will be forced to adapt to what, for some, may feel like a new world order, as they will no longer be allowed to use their cellphone on school
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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