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Opening night a rip-roaring time

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 30, 2018 Though the gates had been open and eager children spilling into the midway since the early afternoon, the 162nd

NUCLEAR: Downtown info sessions, protest

CHARLES DICKSON OTTAWA Aug. 21-22, 2018 “The plan to entomb and abandon radioactive carcasses of nuclear reactors next to major rivers is an abomination,” says

Pontiac pool proponents push petition

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE Aug. 24, 2018 On Friday morning, proponents of the Pontiac pool project gathered outside the Draveurs Leisure Centre in Fort Coulonge

Fundraising for women’s health

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 22, 2018 On Aug. 22, a group of local women gathered at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary in Shawville to raise funds

Junior team coming to Shawville

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 22, 2018 It appears that a Junior hockey team will be returning to the Shawville arena. Spearheaded by Eric Gauthier, the

Opening night a rip-roaring time

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 30, 2018 Though the gates had been open and eager children spilling into the midway since the early afternoon, the 162nd Shawville Fair really kicked off on Thursday evening with the roar of engines and the

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NUCLEAR: Downtown info sessions, protest

CHARLES DICKSON OTTAWA Aug. 21-22, 2018 “The plan to entomb and abandon radioactive carcasses of nuclear reactors next to major rivers is an abomination,” says Dr. Gordon Edwards, President of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility. Speaking at a press

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Pontiac pool proponents push petition

CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE Aug. 24, 2018 On Friday morning, proponents of the Pontiac pool project gathered outside the Draveurs Leisure Centre in Fort Coulonge to mark the official launch of their support campaign. Pontiac Warden Jane Toller, who is

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Fundraising for women’s health

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 22, 2018 On Aug. 22, a group of local women gathered at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary in Shawville to raise funds and awareness in support of women’s health. Organized by Courtney Dubeau and Saphia Massarwy, the

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Council of mayors holds monthly meeting

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY Aug. 15, 2018 On Aug. 15, the MRC council met at the offices in Campbell’s Bay, the first public meeting since June. The evening opened up with a question from TNO lease-holder Randy Smith, who was

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Junior team coming to Shawville

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 22, 2018 It appears that a Junior hockey team will be returning to the Shawville arena. Spearheaded by Eric Gauthier, the owner of the Maniwaki Mustangs, who play in the Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League (CPJHL),

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Open house offers students new career paths

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CAMPBELL’S BAY Aug. 18, 2018 Potential students and alumni had the chance to explore the Pontiac Campus of a Gatineau college on Saturday, where they were welcome to see the grounds, find out about programs and get a

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Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

September 4, 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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/campbells-bay-litchfield-journee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409284199979

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

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

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.

SADC Community Event - Waltham

SADC Community Event - Waltham

September 11, 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!

Waltham

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

September 14, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Registration: 1:00 PM | Run Begins: 2:00 PM
Dogs are also welcome, but must remain on a leash.

Route Info:
– 10 km distance
– Bring your water bottle. Water stations along the route

Stay tuned for updates on the BBQ and other family-friendly activities happening on site!

The Terry Fox Run has become a beloved fall tradition in Canada, with over 650 communities — big and small, urban and rural — fundraising together for cancer research.
Let’s keep Shawville proudly among them!!

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 !

POUR S’INSCRIRE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Inscriptions : 13 h 00 | Départ de la course : 14 h 00
Les chiens sont aussi les bienvenus, mais doivent être tenus en laisse.
Infos sur le parcours :

– Distance de 10 km
– Postes d’eau tout au long du parcours

Restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails sur le BBQ et d’autres activités familiales sur place !

La Course Terry Fox est devenue une tradition automnale chère aux Canadiens. Plus de 650 communautés se mobilisent chaque année pour amasser des fonds pour la recherche sur le cancer.
Faisons en sorte que Shawville continue de faire partie de cette belle tradition collective!
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