A serious Shawville bang-up
August 25, 2025
Police say the single-vehicle crash that occurred the night of Aug. 23 in Shawville was likely caused by speeding.
Police say the single-vehicle crash that occurred the night of Aug. 23 in Shawville was likely caused by speeding.
The MRC Pontiac’s council of mayors returned from a month-long summer break on Aug. 20, voting to accept the hiring of Andrea Lafleur as the
The early arrival of Halloween in Sand Bay made this Saturday a little spookier than a typical summer weekend. For the third year in a
After a two year hibernation, Pontiac’s arts association is back at it, with lots in store for the coming year.
Six local bakers tested their skills in a new competition held on Saturday in Quyon, for which they had to produce bread using flour milled
Garrett Kensley’s first illustrated book offers a creative alternative to the traditional alphabet, one he developed after years of studying the 26-letter rhyme he first
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
Dr. Wilbert Keon School’s (DWKS) newest principal wants to see the school remain the important community cornerstone she knows it can be as she embarks
Following two local drownings over the past two months, members of the local whitewater paddling community are calling for municipalities and MRCs to do more
Police say the single-vehicle crash that occurred the night of Aug. 23 in Shawville was likely caused by speeding.
The MRC Pontiac’s council of mayors returned from a month-long summer break on Aug. 20, voting to accept the hiring of Andrea Lafleur as the MRC’s new finance director and to award a recycling contract. Lafleur, the current director general
The early arrival of Halloween in Sand Bay made this Saturday a little spookier than a typical summer weekend. For the third year in a row, Sand Bay celebrated the holiday in August with trick-or-treating and tours through an elaborate
After a two year hibernation, Pontiac’s arts association is back at it, with lots in store for the coming year.
Six local bakers tested their skills in a new competition held on Saturday in Quyon, for which they had to produce bread using flour milled at the recently reopened Egan Mill. Participants picked up their locally-milled flour last week, and
Garrett Kensley’s first illustrated book offers a creative alternative to the traditional alphabet, one he developed after years of studying the 26-letter rhyme he first memorized, forwards and backwards, at three years old.
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. Trust
Dr. Wilbert Keon School’s (DWKS) newest principal wants to see the school remain the important community cornerstone she knows it can be as she embarks on her first year in the job. Allison McLaughlin has worked in education for over
Following two local drownings over the past two months, members of the local whitewater paddling community are calling for municipalities and MRCs to do more to support water safety and awareness. Jim Coffey of Esprit Rafting and rafting instructor Katelyn
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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