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March 15, 1900

Local news: The sacred concert which is to take place in Bristol Presbyterian Church on the evening of the 20th inst. is to assist in

March 8, 1900

Local news: The traditional March lion was abundantly evident in the weather with which the present month was ushered in on Thursday last. The snowfall

March 1, 1900

Local news: Hon. Geo. Bryson, Messrs. Jas. W. Bryson and J.W. Hennessy have embarked on the wholesale and general grocery and supply business at Fort

February 22, 1900

Local news: Mr. Ad. Hodgins was singularly unfortunate with his last carnival, having been obliged to postpone it in the first place on account of

February 15, 1900

Local news: Tenders are being called for the erection of a school house on the property of Mr. Richard Murdock, Bristol. Mr. James Armstrong of

February 8, 1900

Local news: A meeting of the Protestant Teachers Association of the county of Pontiac was held at the model school, Portage du Fort, Mr. Vaughan

February 1, 1900

Local news: Mr. Robert Storey has purchased the draw-kiln on the roadside near W.B. Hodgins, Yarm and will remove the same to his own property

January 25, 1900

Local news: Mr. J.H. Shaw who visited the capital on Friday says the crowd who turned out to welcome the “Prairie Rangers” was the biggest

January 18, 1900

Local news: The intelligence of the death of the Hon. George Bryson Sr., which reached Shawville a few minutes after the event occurred on Saturday

January 11, 1900

Local news: Mr. J.A. Gillies, agent for that firm, was in town last week looking after the purchase and engagement of teams for the shanties.

March 15, 1900

Local news: The sacred concert which is to take place in Bristol Presbyterian Church on the evening of the 20th inst. is to assist in raising funds for the purpose of building a new manse in Bristol. A distressing accident

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March 8, 1900

Local news: The traditional March lion was abundantly evident in the weather with which the present month was ushered in on Thursday last. The snowfall of Thursday and Friday, while not exceptionally heavy in this neighbourhood, is reported to have

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March 1, 1900

Local news: Hon. Geo. Bryson, Messrs. Jas. W. Bryson and J.W. Hennessy have embarked on the wholesale and general grocery and supply business at Fort Coulonge. Miss Brown, daughter of Wm. Brown, Portage Road, was severely injured on Wednesday last

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February 22, 1900

Local news: Mr. Ad. Hodgins was singularly unfortunate with his last carnival, having been obliged to postpone it in the first place on account of unfavourable weather only to meet with similar conditions on the second attempt to carry it

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February 15, 1900

Local news: Tenders are being called for the erection of a school house on the property of Mr. Richard Murdock, Bristol. Mr. James Armstrong of Green Lake leaves this week to perform some work for the government in connection with

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February 8, 1900

Local news: A meeting of the Protestant Teachers Association of the county of Pontiac was held at the model school, Portage du Fort, Mr. Vaughan presiding. About twenty teachers were present and some of the residents of Portage, among whom

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February 1, 1900

Local news: Mr. Robert Storey has purchased the draw-kiln on the roadside near W.B. Hodgins, Yarm and will remove the same to his own property near the river where he will set it up and continue the manufacture of lime

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January 25, 1900

Local news: Mr. J.H. Shaw who visited the capital on Friday says the crowd who turned out to welcome the “Prairie Rangers” was the biggest he ever witnessed in Ottawa and everyone seemed bursting with enthusiasm. It seems a number

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January 18, 1900

Local news: The intelligence of the death of the Hon. George Bryson Sr., which reached Shawville a few minutes after the event occurred on Saturday morning came as a surprise to citizens, generally, the impression being that the venerable gentlemen

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January 11, 1900

Local news: Mr. J.A. Gillies, agent for that firm, was in town last week looking after the purchase and engagement of teams for the shanties. A thaw which threatened to leave the roads in a bad condition occurred on Sunday.

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Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

September 4, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/campbells-bay-litchfield-journee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409284199979

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

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

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.

SADC Community Event - Waltham

SADC Community Event - Waltham

September 11, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Waltham

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

September 14, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast. 
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!

TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Registration: 1:00 PM | Run Begins: 2:00 PM
Dogs are also welcome, but must remain on a leash.

Route Info:
– 10 km distance
– Bring your water bottle. Water stations along the route

Stay tuned for updates on the BBQ and other family-friendly activities happening on site!

The Terry Fox Run has become a beloved fall tradition in Canada, with over 650 communities — big and small, urban and rural — fundraising together for cancer research.
Let’s keep Shawville proudly among them!!

Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !

POUR S’INSCRIRE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Inscriptions : 13 h 00 | Départ de la course : 14 h 00
Les chiens sont aussi les bienvenus, mais doivent être tenus en laisse.
Infos sur le parcours :

– Distance de 10 km
– Postes d’eau tout au long du parcours

Restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails sur le BBQ et d’autres activités familiales sur place !

La Course Terry Fox est devenue une tradition automnale chère aux Canadiens. Plus de 650 communautés se mobilisent chaque année pour amasser des fonds pour la recherche sur le cancer.
Faisons en sorte que Shawville continue de faire partie de cette belle tradition collective!
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