Realizing Pontiac’s potential
January 21, 2025
The inauguration of a US president. The search for a new leader for both the federal and provincial Liberal parties. Municipal and federal elections happening
The inauguration of a US president. The search for a new leader for both the federal and provincial Liberal parties. Municipal and federal elections happening
Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that his company Meta (formerly known as Facebook) will stop fact-checking content. This does not come as a complete shock. It’s
Dear Editor, After an extended holiday from concerns of the larger world, we are now faced, like it or not, with a year of electioneering
A merger in the works between Pontiac Printshop and Calumet Media promises an exciting new chapter for our 142-year-old newspaper.
Dear Editor, I am very pleased to see that Santa has visited the Pontiac, perhaps a bit early this year, to meet children of all
Generally speaking, we have the good fortune to live in one of the most peaceful parts of the planet. We are among the world’s most
Dear Editor, It’s always been comforting for me to know that living in the small communities of the Pontiac came with the ability to live
Dear Editor, As the Pro-Mayor of Alleyn and Cawood, I have spent countless hours fighting for fairness and transparency on behalf of our small, rural
Dear Editor, Many of us in Alleyn and Cawood and across other Pontiac municipalities believe the actions—or lack thereof—of the MRC Pontiac’s warden and its
We hear from some of our readers that they want to read nice stories and happy news. Fair enough.It’s a time year of when we
The inauguration of a US president. The search for a new leader for both the federal and provincial Liberal parties. Municipal and federal elections happening this year. There’s a lot going on in the world of politics.Candidates calculating how best
Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that his company Meta (formerly known as Facebook) will stop fact-checking content. This does not come as a complete shock. It’s really just an admission of what we have all known for a long time, that
Dear Editor, After an extended holiday from concerns of the larger world, we are now faced, like it or not, with a year of electioneering and awkward posturing; politicians parading as saviours of this or that, promising deliverance from strife,
A merger in the works between Pontiac Printshop and Calumet Media promises an exciting new chapter for our 142-year-old newspaper.
Dear Editor, I am very pleased to see that Santa has visited the Pontiac, perhaps a bit early this year, to meet children of all ages. This is especially important because the postal strike makes it difficult for kids in
Generally speaking, we have the good fortune to live in one of the most peaceful parts of the planet. We are among the world’s most privileged people in terms of the opportunities available to us to learn, to be healthy,
Dear Editor, It’s always been comforting for me to know that living in the small communities of the Pontiac came with the ability to live in our homes and pay taxes on realistic property evaluations. Today, that comfort is being
Dear Editor, As the Pro-Mayor of Alleyn and Cawood, I have spent countless hours fighting for fairness and transparency on behalf of our small, rural municipality in our fight against the 370 per cent property evaluation hike that has unfortunately
Dear Editor, Many of us in Alleyn and Cawood and across other Pontiac municipalities believe the actions—or lack thereof—of the MRC Pontiac’s warden and its Council of Mayors have reached a point of blatant disregard for the people they serve,
We hear from some of our readers that they want to read nice stories and happy news. Fair enough.It’s a time year of when we all need to lighten up. We’ve made it through the trials and tribulations of a
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, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739
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
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 !
Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!
Enjoy an evening filled with:
Grab your friends and book your table now- spots are limited!
Table of 8-$400
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