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June 18, 2025

Christmas

Santa HO HO HOPS across the Pontiac

From Danford Lake to Fort Coulonge, communities across the Pontiac dropped everything last weekend to welcome a visit from Santa Claus. See our full parade

Santa rolls into Chapeau

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

Santa stops in Ladysmith

Santa hopped off his sleigh in Ladysmith over the weekend to hear what the community’s good boys and girls were hoping to get for Christmas.

Otter Lake market so nice they held it twice

Otter Lake’s annual November holiday vendor market was such a success this year its organizer decided to throw another one, which took place Saturday at the town’s Raymond Johnston Community Centre. The market’s first round, which took place on Nov.

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Santa HO HO HOPS across the Pontiac

From Danford Lake to Fort Coulonge, communities across the Pontiac dropped everything last weekend to welcome a visit from Santa Claus. See our full parade coverage to get a taste of the holiday spirit the jolly fellow brought with him.

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Calumet Island’s Christmas brunch makes a comeback

Calumet Island’s municipal hall was bursting with holiday cheer Sunday morning for the community’s annual Christmas market, which this year also saw the return of the Christmas brunch, a feast that hasn’t happened since before the COVID-19 pandemic. While usually

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Santa rolls into Chapeau

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

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Shoppers serenaded at Bristol Christmas market

Holiday fiddle music was pouring out of the Jack Graham Community Centre on Saturday during Marché Bristol Market’s biggest Christmas event yet. “We had the most vendors we’ve ever had,” said organizer Jennifer Gauthier. “We filled the hall and we

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Santa stops in Ladysmith

Santa hopped off his sleigh in Ladysmith over the weekend to hear what the community’s good boys and girls were hoping to get for Christmas. In a special three-hour visit organized by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee, 36 kids waited patiently

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Holiday market frenzy descends on the Pontiac

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,

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Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

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