Wildfires hit the Pontiac
August 12, 2025
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
The Litchfield company says it’s been in good environmental standing since 2021.
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities
The judge’s decision states that while the plaintiffs did “suffer sufficient prejudice”, their damages claim was filed too late.
A lawsuit filed against the Municipality of Litchfield had its first day in court last Thursday at the Campbell’s Bay courthouse. The three plaintiffs, siblings
A small group of volunteers gathered near Lawless Lake in Litchfield on Saturday morning to begin clean-up efforts on a piece of land that was
The Canadian government has announced it will be investing $99,998 in Samonix, the land-based salmon farm business slated for the Pontiac Industrial Park in Litchfield.
The Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac hosted a community BBQ to celebrate its 35th anniversary on Friday night at its gardens just outside Campbell’s Bay. The
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of Tuesday morning. Most municipalities are enforcing total fire ban as high fire risk continues.
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
The Litchfield company says it’s been in good environmental standing since 2021.
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities across the Pontiac.
The judge’s decision states that while the plaintiffs did “suffer sufficient prejudice”, their damages claim was filed too late.
A lawsuit filed against the Municipality of Litchfield had its first day in court last Thursday at the Campbell’s Bay courthouse. The three plaintiffs, siblings Colleen McGuire, Michael McGuire and Mary Ellen McGuire, are suing Litchfield for nearly $15,000 in
A small group of volunteers gathered near Lawless Lake in Litchfield on Saturday morning to begin clean-up efforts on a piece of land that was recently donated to Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC). The property, located off Route 301, is about
The Canadian government has announced it will be investing $99,998 in Samonix, the land-based salmon farm business slated for the Pontiac Industrial Park in Litchfield. The money, which will come from the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) fund,
The Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac hosted a community BBQ to celebrate its 35th anniversary on Friday night at its gardens just outside Campbell’s Bay. The community organization, which helps youth in need by giving them a summer job on a
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
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.
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