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April 16, 2026

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Gym gets AED

Chris Lowrey QUYON May 9, 2019 Thanks to a recent fundraiser, the Quyon Community Gym has acquired an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) that can potentially

Play fastball

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE May 11, 2019 On May 11, around 40 people convened at Elwood Dale Park in Shawville to watch some locals take on

Evacuees tell their stories

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 5, 2019 Within the last few weeks, rising waters have devastated various parts of the region forcing hundreds of residents to

Local volunteers recognized with medal

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 13, 2019 On April 13, two Pontiac residents were honoured with special pieces of silverware commemorating their volunteering efforts and dedication

Shawville church groups help feed an army

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE April 30, 2019 This past week, residents of Shawville have probably noticed the contingent of military vehicles parked outside the local arena.

Water Still A-Risin’

J.D. Potié, Chris Lowrey and Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC April 23-29, 2019 The Pontiac was hit with record levels of water as local waterways surged with

SADC Pontiac Job Fair a success

J.D. Potié CAMPBELL’S BAY April 25, 2019 On April 25, around 120 Pontiac residents gathered inside the Campbell’s Bay R.A. Hall to explore the numerous

Waters rising

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 19-22, 2019 One Pontiac resident has died after floods hit multiple municipalities in the region, over Easter weekend. In the early

New GM in charge of Shawville Fair

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE April 11, 2019 On April 11, the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) announced the hiring of its first ever full-time general manager. Starting

9th annual Pontiac Cup

J.D. Potié FORT COULONGE April 11-14, 2019 With live music sets from reputed DJ’s, canteen snacks and high-flying three on three hockey action on display,

Gym gets AED

Chris Lowrey QUYON May 9, 2019 Thanks to a recent fundraiser, the Quyon Community Gym has acquired an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) that can potentially save the life of someone suffering from cardiac arrest. The acquisition was helped along with

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Play fastball

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE May 11, 2019 On May 11, around 40 people convened at Elwood Dale Park in Shawville to watch some locals take on a team of young prodigies in some high-level fastball action. For the second year in

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Evacuees tell their stories

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 5, 2019 Within the last few weeks, rising waters have devastated various parts of the region forcing hundreds of residents to leave their homes behind having to find shelter elsewhere. From the Tim Hortons Camp in

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Local volunteers recognized with medal

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 13, 2019 On April 13, two Pontiac residents were honoured with special pieces of silverware commemorating their volunteering efforts and dedication to their communities. At a ceremony held at the Université du Québec en Outaouais in

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Shawville church groups help feed an army

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE April 30, 2019 This past week, residents of Shawville have probably noticed the contingent of military vehicles parked outside the local arena. That’s because the local barn was host to a company of Canadian Forces personnel who

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Water Still A-Risin’

J.D. Potié, Chris Lowrey and Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC April 23-29, 2019 The Pontiac was hit with record levels of water as local waterways surged with rain and snowmelt this past week. Equity staff were on the scene throughout the week

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SADC Pontiac Job Fair a success

J.D. Potié CAMPBELL’S BAY April 25, 2019 On April 25, around 120 Pontiac residents gathered inside the Campbell’s Bay R.A. Hall to explore the numerous opportunities offered in the region at the Pontiac Job Fair put on by the Pontiac

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Waters rising

J.D. Potié PONTIAC April 19-22, 2019 One Pontiac resident has died after floods hit multiple municipalities in the region, over Easter weekend. In the early hours of April 20, 72-year-old Pontiac resident Louise Séguin Lortie was driving on chemin Bronson-Bryant,

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New GM in charge of Shawville Fair

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE April 11, 2019 On April 11, the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) announced the hiring of its first ever full-time general manager. Starting April 29, Quyon resident Sara McCann Richardson will oversee all operations of PAS, including the

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9th annual Pontiac Cup

J.D. Potié FORT COULONGE April 11-14, 2019 With live music sets from reputed DJ’s, canteen snacks and high-flying three on three hockey action on display, Fort-Coulonge was the place to be for Pontiac hockey fans, from April 11 to 14.

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