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.
Two longtime Shawville rotarians were honoured for their decades of service to the club at a small gathering at Café 349 on Monday evening. Eason
Oleh Mykulych came to Canada in 2022 after his parents made the decision to leave their hometown in Ukraine due to the war. Last week,
The Shawville Recreation Association hosted its annual multi-age soccer tournament on Saturday, wrapping up its soccer season. New this year, U9, U11, and U15 teams
The new transformation kitchen will open later this summer.
Pontiac Pride held its second annual square dance at the Shawville Lions Hall on Saturday night, bringing together both practiced and first-time two-steppers for an
St-Paul’s Anglican Church, situated at 530 Main Street will be hosting its annual Chicken BBQ on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30- 7:00 p.m.. All are
Bethel Pentecostal Church in Shawville celebrated its 100th anniversary over the weekend. On Saturday, they hosted a community meet-and-greet in the church’s fellowship hall followed
The Municipality of Shawville’s 25th annual fishing derby at Mill Dam Park on Saturday featured a special recognition of the community efforts that have made
Shawville’s Café 349 hosted a vernissage Saturday for Calumet Island artist Jelly Massee’s engaging new collection of art titled Preserving The Past. Spread across the
Senior high school students across the Pontiac celebrated the completion of their last classes last week.
Two longtime Shawville rotarians were honoured for their decades of service to the club at a small gathering at Café 349 on Monday evening. Eason Russell was recognized for his 40-year dedication to the community service organization, alongside Richard Meisner
Oleh Mykulych came to Canada in 2022 after his parents made the decision to leave their hometown in Ukraine due to the war. Last week, the three-time Ukrainian kickboxing champ celebrated finishing classes at Pontiac High School.
The Shawville Recreation Association hosted its annual multi-age soccer tournament on Saturday, wrapping up its soccer season. New this year, U9, U11, and U15 teams played three games each, competing for glory of finishing as the top team in their
The new transformation kitchen will open later this summer.
Pontiac Pride held its second annual square dance at the Shawville Lions Hall on Saturday night, bringing together both practiced and first-time two-steppers for an evening of fun in celebration of Pride Month. To kick off the dancing, junior 4-H
St-Paul’s Anglican Church, situated at 530 Main Street will be hosting its annual Chicken BBQ on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30- 7:00 p.m.. All are welcome. The MDJ Shawville BBQ fundraiser will be held on Friday, June 13, at 455
Bethel Pentecostal Church in Shawville celebrated its 100th anniversary over the weekend. On Saturday, they hosted a community meet-and-greet in the church’s fellowship hall followed by a banquet at the Shawville fairgrounds, and on Sunday held a special commemorative service.
The Municipality of Shawville’s 25th annual fishing derby at Mill Dam Park on Saturday featured a special recognition of the community efforts that have made the park what it is today. As keen young fishermen and women cast their lines
Shawville’s Café 349 hosted a vernissage Saturday for Calumet Island artist Jelly Massee’s engaging new collection of art titled Preserving The Past. Spread across the large dining area were more than 20 pieces of art showcasing Massee’s technique of first
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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