The municipalities of Pontiac, Bristol, Clarendon, Portage du Fort and Shawville were hardest hit, with around 3,000 homes still disconnected from the power grid on
Tuesday evening’s violent winds left thousands of Pontiac residents without power for almost 24 hours, some for longer. While most have been reconnected to the
A farming talk given on best practices for reducing GHGs and increasing biodiversity raised questions about the industry’s climate responsibilities.
Two Pontiac farmers organized an afternoon of learning and networking for women in agriculture to exchange knowledge share experiences of working in what is still
Wondering what to do with your now-retired Christmas tree? Feed it to a local goat! “They’ll take it all the way down to the bark
One year out from the next municipal election, scheduled for Nov. 2, 2025, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted
After a fire destroyed the entire Clarendon home of Doug and Reuben Hodgins and the future home of their nephew Kyle Cockerell and his family,
In a tiny shed out back of his Clarendon property, Todd Kline has dozens of first-place ribbons hung from the ceiling. Kline isn’t a retired
Nobody was harmed in the Monday night fire at the home of Reuben and Doug Hodgins. “They would have been dead if they didn’t have
Quebec’s police watchdog says the two officers’ actions were justified within the Criminal Code.
The municipalities of Pontiac, Bristol, Clarendon, Portage du Fort and Shawville were hardest hit, with around 3,000 homes still disconnected from the power grid on Friday at noon, thanks to many downed trees and power lines across the region.
Tuesday evening’s violent winds left thousands of Pontiac residents without power for almost 24 hours, some for longer. While most have been reconnected to the grid, the clean up of the wreckage the storm caused will be a much longer
A farming talk given on best practices for reducing GHGs and increasing biodiversity raised questions about the industry’s climate responsibilities.
Two Pontiac farmers organized an afternoon of learning and networking for women in agriculture to exchange knowledge share experiences of working in what is still considered by some to be a male-dominated industry.
Wondering what to do with your now-retired Christmas tree? Feed it to a local goat! “They’ll take it all the way down to the bark and then even use the trunk to scratch their horns,” says Clarendon farmer Meredith Closs.
One year out from the next municipal election, scheduled for Nov. 2, 2025, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities from Luskville to Rapides des Joachims, including the MRC Pontiac
After a fire destroyed the entire Clarendon home of Doug and Reuben Hodgins and the future home of their nephew Kyle Cockerell and his family, community members have rallied to support them as they get back on their feet. The
In a tiny shed out back of his Clarendon property, Todd Kline has dozens of first-place ribbons hung from the ceiling. Kline isn’t a retired athlete, or a champion animal breeder. He grows giant produce. This isn’t just any produce.
Nobody was harmed in the Monday night fire at the home of Reuben and Doug Hodgins. “They would have been dead if they didn’t have a smoke alarm,” Chief Laframboise said.
Quebec’s police watchdog says the two officers’ actions were justified within the Criminal Code.
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Euchre tournament in Otter Lake, QC on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. Doors open at noon. The tournament starts at 1 PM. All levels welcome, and you do not need a partner to play. Snacks and drinks will be available. Lots of prizes! Pre-registration is $5/person. The price at the door on the day of the tournament will be $8. To pre-register, send an e-transfer to: otterlake150@outlook.com. All proceeds from the tournament will go towards the Otter Lake 150 Anniversary Committee.
October 22nd at École Sieur-de-Coulonge
Join us for a live event at ESSC in Mansfield. Or watch from the comfort of your own home live on YouTube!
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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