Groups fostering trust with politicians go far
Dear Editor, Community volunteer organizations can do wonders when they work cooperatively with politicians. It is the philosophy of the Citizens of the Pontiac (CoP)
Dear Editor, Community volunteer organizations can do wonders when they work cooperatively with politicians. It is the philosophy of the Citizens of the Pontiac (CoP)
Dear Editor, Elections are coming; your chance to shape your world. Here’s what I would like to see in the upcoming municipal and MRC elections:
Dear Editor, Are any of your readers the descendants of the original pioneers? We at the Pontiac Archives are making a map of Clarendon pioneers
Dear Editor, I agree with certain elements of Warden Toller’s recent letter to the editor (published Oct. 1) such as the need for regional visioning,
Dear Editor, Prime Minister Carney is visiting the American president this week, trying to get an economic deal done with this temperamental personality. Trump has
Dear Editor, I feel insulted. I was watching YouTube, as usual, and a panel popped up in my feed, so I decided to see what
Dear Editor, A long time ago – in the early ‘60s – I lived in Shawville. My father, Dr. Roly Armitage, along with Mickey Hodgins
Dear Editor, With municipal elections on the horizon, now is the time for residents to engage directly with candidates and ask important questions about their
Dear Editor, As the current Warden of the Pontiac and a candidate for re-election, I feel compelled to respond to a recent letter published in
Dear Editor, “Summer’s end, around the bend is flying . . . ” sang John Prine. Yes, folks, there it goes, taking all of us
Dear Editor, Community volunteer organizations can do wonders when they work cooperatively with politicians. It is the philosophy of the Citizens of the Pontiac (CoP) that citizens shouldn’t rely only on busy elected officials to initiate every program that could
Dear Editor, Elections are coming; your chance to shape your world. Here’s what I would like to see in the upcoming municipal and MRC elections: voters asking questions of the candidates before they vote, rather than complaining afterward that councillors,
Dear Editor, Are any of your readers the descendants of the original pioneers? We at the Pontiac Archives are making a map of Clarendon pioneers using information from Bert Stark’s map and the map produced by Joanne Brownlee. On it
Dear Editor, I agree with certain elements of Warden Toller’s recent letter to the editor (published Oct. 1) such as the need for regional visioning, unity building, transparency, and collaboration but have seen no concrete evidence that she has given
Dear Editor, Prime Minister Carney is visiting the American president this week, trying to get an economic deal done with this temperamental personality. Trump has raisedtariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and lumber and wants to dismantle the quota system
Dear Editor, I feel insulted. I was watching YouTube, as usual, and a panel popped up in my feed, so I decided to see what it was about. It wasn’t a video, but an ad, pretending to be a poll.
Dear Editor, A long time ago – in the early ‘60s – I lived in Shawville. My father, Dr. Roly Armitage, along with Mickey Hodgins and many other Shawville residents, put together a plan to fund and build an arena
Dear Editor, With municipal elections on the horizon, now is the time for residents to engage directly with candidates and ask important questions about their priorities. For the English-speaking communities in Quebec, this is especially vital. Municipal governments make decisions
Dear Editor, As the current Warden of the Pontiac and a candidate for re-election, I feel compelled to respond to a recent letter published in THE EQUITY that contains serious and misleading allegations about my conduct and leadership. The author
Dear Editor, “Summer’s end, around the bend is flying . . . ” sang John Prine. Yes, folks, there it goes, taking all of us along for the ride. We have wanna-dos and gotta-dos. Those whose wanna and gotta lists
Joel Plaskett, an East Coast icon, takes the stage at Gavan’s in Qyuon.
Gavan’s is the place to be on November 18th for an intimate and unforgettable night with Joel Plaskett — a songwriter, storyteller, and performer who always leaves the crowd wanting more. Opener is Mars Aspen, an emerging singer-songwriter from Ottawa.
Tuesday, November 18
Gavan’s 1157 Rue de Clarendon, Quyon, QC.
Doors at 8:00PM | Show at 9:00PM
Tickets $45 Available now at Gavanshotel.com
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!
Where: 530 Main St., Shawville
When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Looking for free legal information or support? The Centre de justice de proximité de l’Outaouais is offering free legal walk-in clinics in Shawville. These clinics are open to all ages. Meet confidentially with a lawyer and social worker to discuss topics like family law, housing, wills, small claims, and more. Two other clinics will be held at the same location, Dec. 18 and Jan. 15.
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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!
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Where: Shawville United Church, 410 Main St.
When: 4:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
A traditional Christmas meal featuring turkey with all the trimmings and homemade pie or Christmas pudding. Meals are $25 a person, or $10 for those 12 and under.
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Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
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