
Digital overhaul to help artPontiac retool after ‘crisis’, says president
The nonprofit hopes a website redesign will help the org reconnect with past members and volunteers.
The nonprofit hopes a website redesign will help the org reconnect with past members and volunteers.
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
Members of the Portage du Fort community were treated to a concert at the Lakeside Bar and Hotel on Saturday evening from the local duo
by Camilla Faragalli Portage du Fort Jan. 31, 2024 Residents of Portage du Fort gathered at the town’s municipal hall on Tuesday evening to discuss
Nature Conservancy of Canada and local volunteers are working to fix that Glen Hartle Portage du Fort August 25, 2023 When Robert Frost wrote the
Glen Hartle Portage du fort August 4, 2023 ArtPontiac opened its third and penultimate exhibition of the season on August 3, hosting a launch party
Brett Thoms Pontiac January 28, 2023 Continuing THE EQUITY’s round-up of municipal budgets across the Pontiac, here are overviews of Sheenboro, Litchfield, Portage-du-Fort, Thorne and
Zainab Al-Mehdar Portage-du-Fort Jan. 10, 2023 Unexpectedly finding her way into local politics, Lynne Cameron, mayor of Portage-du-Fort, was recently recognized for her time and
Glen Hartle Pontiac November 26, 2022 ArtPontiac opened the doors on Nov. 26 for the first of three consecutive weekends where they are hosting A
Photostory by Charles Dickson It was a mid-summer’s Saturday morning when Tim Jones stepped off the Portage wharf onto his home-made sailboat. As he pulled
The nonprofit hopes a website redesign will help the org reconnect with past members and volunteers.
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
Members of the Portage du Fort community were treated to a concert at the Lakeside Bar and Hotel on Saturday evening from the local duo Small Town Rootz. The event was organized by Angie Beausoleil, the bar’s manager, who said
by Camilla Faragalli Portage du Fort Jan. 31, 2024 Residents of Portage du Fort gathered at the town’s municipal hall on Tuesday evening to discuss an array of economic and social challenges faced by the community and brainstorm potential solutions.
Nature Conservancy of Canada and local volunteers are working to fix that Glen Hartle Portage du Fort August 25, 2023 When Robert Frost wrote the poem Mending Wall, in which we find his now famous quote regarding neighbours and fences,
Glen Hartle Portage du fort August 4, 2023 ArtPontiac opened its third and penultimate exhibition of the season on August 3, hosting a launch party the following day. The general goal of the exhibition, Animalia, is to raise awareness through
Brett Thoms Pontiac January 28, 2023 Continuing THE EQUITY’s round-up of municipal budgets across the Pontiac, here are overviews of Sheenboro, Litchfield, Portage-du-Fort, Thorne and Otter Lake budgets. Sheenboro This year Sheenboro’s budget is $1,483,770, with revenue balancing out expenses.
Zainab Al-Mehdar Portage-du-Fort Jan. 10, 2023 Unexpectedly finding her way into local politics, Lynne Cameron, mayor of Portage-du-Fort, was recently recognized for her time and contribution to her municipality. Growing up in this community gave her pride to be the
Glen Hartle Pontiac November 26, 2022 ArtPontiac opened the doors on Nov. 26 for the first of three consecutive weekends where they are hosting A Stone School Christmas Winter Arts & Crafts Market at their main gallery location, The Stone
Photostory by Charles Dickson It was a mid-summer’s Saturday morning when Tim Jones stepped off the Portage wharf onto his home-made sailboat. As he pulled up the sail and caught a gentle breeze, the craft moved silently out into the
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.
The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!
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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