High schools observe truth and reconciliation
September 30, 2024
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation happens annually on Sept. 30 and honours the children who endured residential schools, some of whom made it
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation happens annually on Sept. 30 and honours the children who endured residential schools, some of whom made it
After growing up in Bristol, Isabelle Gagnon left home to become a chiropractor. Seven years later, with a shiny new doctorate in chiropractic from the
Happy belated birthday wishes to both Betty Lou Brownlee and Bev Hillier who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences to the McCredie
Last Thursday a group of former classmates held a reunion at Café 349 in Shawville on the occasion of their 80th birthdays. The women, who
After a one-year hiatus, the annual Terry Fox Run was back in Shawville on Sunday, this time with new organizers. For over 40 years, John
Shawville’s Centre d’Accueil Pontiac (CAP) has received a major facelift for the first time since its construction in 2011, including additions of several themed rooms,
Maisons PAJ is bringing 11 new apartments to town this fall, and another 30 or so next year.
Welcome to THE EQUITY’s annual Shawville Fair supplement! We’ve spent the last few weeks, between our regular reporting, calling around to find the stories of
Baseball fans filled the stands at the Shawville diamond on Friday evening to cheer on the players in the minor league fastball finals.
Cade Kuehl played third base and catcher at this weekend’s U17 national fast-pitch championships in Saint-Gervais, Que. and scored the game-winning run in the final.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation happens annually on Sept. 30 and honours the children who endured residential schools, some of whom made it through and some of whom did not, as well as their families and communities. In
After growing up in Bristol, Isabelle Gagnon left home to become a chiropractor. Seven years later, with a shiny new doctorate in chiropractic from the University of Québec at Trois-Rivières, she returned home to start her own business. Opened in
Happy belated birthday wishes to both Betty Lou Brownlee and Bev Hillier who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences to the McCredie family on the loss of James on Sept. 14, at the age of 66. James
Last Thursday a group of former classmates held a reunion at Café 349 in Shawville on the occasion of their 80th birthdays. The women, who all attended school together starting in Mrs. Dale’s Grade 2 class at the Victoria Avenue
After a one-year hiatus, the annual Terry Fox Run was back in Shawville on Sunday, this time with new organizers. For over 40 years, John Petty and Rick Valin organized the event, but stepped down after 2022’s run. After the
Shawville’s Centre d’Accueil Pontiac (CAP) has received a major facelift for the first time since its construction in 2011, including additions of several themed rooms, art and murals to improve the residents’ quality of life which will be unveiled to
Maisons PAJ is bringing 11 new apartments to town this fall, and another 30 or so next year.
Welcome to THE EQUITY’s annual Shawville Fair supplement! We’ve spent the last few weeks, between our regular reporting, calling around to find the stories of the people working tirelessly behind the scenes to pull together all the hundreds, heck, maybe
Baseball fans filled the stands at the Shawville diamond on Friday evening to cheer on the players in the minor league fastball finals.
Cade Kuehl played third base and catcher at this weekend’s U17 national fast-pitch championships in Saint-Gervais, Que. and scored the game-winning run in the final.
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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