That’s a wrap! Pontiac students bid farewell to high school
June 24, 2025
Senior high school students across the Pontiac celebrated the completion of their last classes last week.
Senior high school students across the Pontiac celebrated the completion of their last classes last week.
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
The drainage and tiling planned for the soccer field will eventually return it to community use.
The MRC Pontiac’s youth council voted on its new president last week, unanimously naming Allumette Island’s Aidan McCann to the top position. McCann, a Grade
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Chapeau atop a fire truck for the town’s annual parade organized in Santa’s name. The event, put on by
The holiday season is officially in full swing, they will be hard pressed to ignore the Christmas cheer for much longer. Santa Claus and his
On a nippy November afternoon, longtime Calumet Island resident Mike Lamothe pulled a small package out of a freshly dug hole in the garden behind
A young Chapeau resident who passed away tragically in 2021 was remembered by friends, family, and his wider community in a two-day memorial tournament in
Cheryl Smith and husband Pat Trimm made official the Kendyl Smith-Trimm Caring for Kids Endowment Fund on Saturday night at a fundraiser event in Chapeau
Kendyl Smith-Trimm was about as happy as a kid can get. Her curly blonde hair and smile could always light up a room, said her
Senior high school students across the Pontiac celebrated the completion of their last classes last week.
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.
The drainage and tiling planned for the soccer field will eventually return it to community use.
The MRC Pontiac’s youth council voted on its new president last week, unanimously naming Allumette Island’s Aidan McCann to the top position. McCann, a Grade 10 student at Dr. Wilbert Keon High School in Chapeau, was the Allumette Island representative
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Chapeau atop a fire truck for the town’s annual parade organized in Santa’s name. The event, put on by the Chapeau Recreation Association and the Chapeau Lions Club, had over 15 floats, including from
The holiday season is officially in full swing, they will be hard pressed to ignore the Christmas cheer for much longer. Santa Claus and his entourage have already touched down in several places across the Pontiac, and over the weekend,
On a nippy November afternoon, longtime Calumet Island resident Mike Lamothe pulled a small package out of a freshly dug hole in the garden behind his home. He unfurled the newspaper wrapping, revealing dozens of tiny potatoes inside. The 82-year-old
A young Chapeau resident who passed away tragically in 2021 was remembered by friends, family, and his wider community in a two-day memorial tournament in Chapeau over the weekend. In Feb. 2021, Chapeau resident Robert Chartrand went missing after his
Cheryl Smith and husband Pat Trimm made official the Kendyl Smith-Trimm Caring for Kids Endowment Fund on Saturday night at a fundraiser event in Chapeau in memory of their adopted daughter, who passed away of cancer last year. Megan Doyle
Kendyl Smith-Trimm was about as happy as a kid can get. Her curly blonde hair and smile could always light up a room, said her mom, Cheryl Smith. Kendyl was curious and loved adventures, especially at their family cottage. The
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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