Japanese exchange student visits family that helped her find faith
September 1, 2025
When Ayumi Yoshikata came to the Pontiac from Itoshima, Japan, 25 years ago, she came to learn English – but left with a lifetime of
When Ayumi Yoshikata came to the Pontiac from Itoshima, Japan, 25 years ago, she came to learn English – but left with a lifetime of
After a two year hibernation, Pontiac’s arts association is back at it, with lots in store for the coming year.
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
A group of artists and art lovers gathered at Café 349 in Shawville on Aug. 14 to celebrate this month’s exhibit titled Reflections on Water,
Chapeau cottager Patsea Griffin hosted a poetry reading at the town’s gallery, sharing readings from a book in which she and 93 other artists offer
Shawville’s Café 349 hosted a vernissage Saturday for Calumet Island artist Jelly Massee’s engaging new collection of art titled Preserving The Past. Spread across the
The late Nicole Forget’s creative legacy was on full display at a vernissage Sunday afternoon in which her artwork adorned the walls of Shawville’s Café
The Corriveau School of Dance’s annual show saw over 100 dancers from ages two to 34 take the stage at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge last week
Hundreds of people flooded the school yard of Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary in Shawville on Thursday to take part in an entertainment-packed evening organized by
Local musician Erin Davis, who usually plays with her heavy metal band Beyond Driven under the name Erin Maiden, has released her first song as
When Ayumi Yoshikata came to the Pontiac from Itoshima, Japan, 25 years ago, she came to learn English – but left with a lifetime of reading to do. Her exchange program in Canada led her one Sunday to a Shawville
After a two year hibernation, Pontiac’s arts association is back at it, with lots in store for the coming year.
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.
A group of artists and art lovers gathered at Café 349 in Shawville on Aug. 14 to celebrate this month’s exhibit titled Reflections on Water, on display at the café. The exhibit brings together the works of nine Ottawa Valley
Chapeau cottager Patsea Griffin hosted a poetry reading at the town’s gallery, sharing readings from a book in which she and 93 other artists offer their reflections on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 calls to action.
Shawville’s Café 349 hosted a vernissage Saturday for Calumet Island artist Jelly Massee’s engaging new collection of art titled Preserving The Past. Spread across the large dining area were more than 20 pieces of art showcasing Massee’s technique of first
The late Nicole Forget’s creative legacy was on full display at a vernissage Sunday afternoon in which her artwork adorned the walls of Shawville’s Café 349 and her memory furnished the air.
The Corriveau School of Dance’s annual show saw over 100 dancers from ages two to 34 take the stage at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge last week for three sold-out performances. This year’s theme was The Wizard of Oz.
Hundreds of people flooded the school yard of Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary in Shawville on Thursday to take part in an entertainment-packed evening organized by its Home and School Committee – the annual spring fair. The event was buzzing with
Local musician Erin Davis, who usually plays with her heavy metal band Beyond Driven under the name Erin Maiden, has released her first song as a solo artist dedicated to her stepfather, Rock Soucie, who lost a nine-year battle with
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