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April 6, 1950

Local News: In spite of the terrible roads, measles and mumps, the Farm Forum of Pontiac rounded out a successful season last Monday. Notable among

March 30, 1950

Local News: Packed houses rewarded the pupils of Shawville High School when they presented an excellent concert last Wednesday afternoon and evening in Shawville Theatre.

March 23, 1950

Local News: In a very close finish after a battling contest, Renfrew Seniors defeated Shawville Seniors in hockey on the Shawville ice by a score

March 16, 1950

Local News: Nine hundred people from Shawville and district were entertained to a faultless display of skating in the local arena last Wednesday evening when

March 9, 1950

Local News: Elmside downed Shawville 7-4 in an exhibition game Friday night at Elmside. Bill Campbell being the star of the game scored 4 goals

March 2, 1950

Local News: The first winter carnival of Pontiac Lions Club was held in the Lions Club arena at Campbell’s Bay on Saturday where a large

February 23, 1950

Local News: A crowd of over 700 people packed the Shawville arena Wednesday to witness one of the most thrilling encounters ever held there. Final

February 16, 1950

Local News: The Thistle Curling Club, largest and oldest curling club in Montreal, held its Centenary Bonspiel in Montreal on Feb. 10 and 11. The

February 8, 1950

Local News: Effective from this week’s meeting of Shawville council, Reuben Smith has been appointed mayor to complete the unexpired portion of the term of

February 2, 1950

Local News: Shawville defeated Arnprior 5-1 in an Upper Ottawa Valley Junior Hockey league played at Shawville arena. That win enabled Shawville to finish in

April 6, 1950

Local News: In spite of the terrible roads, measles and mumps, the Farm Forum of Pontiac rounded out a successful season last Monday. Notable among these was the meeting of Stark’s Corners group where it was decided to have a

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March 30, 1950

Local News: Packed houses rewarded the pupils of Shawville High School when they presented an excellent concert last Wednesday afternoon and evening in Shawville Theatre. Frequent encores testified to the ability of the youthful participants who displayed talent to entertain

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March 23, 1950

Local News: In a very close finish after a battling contest, Renfrew Seniors defeated Shawville Seniors in hockey on the Shawville ice by a score of 11-9 last Monday evening. The latest scores at the bowling alley final series of

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March 16, 1950

Local News: Nine hundred people from Shawville and district were entertained to a faultless display of skating in the local arena last Wednesday evening when the Minto Follies performed for the first time in Pontiac. A versatile program was carried

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March 9, 1950

Local News: Elmside downed Shawville 7-4 in an exhibition game Friday night at Elmside. Bill Campbell being the star of the game scored 4 goals for the winners with Bill Pirie getting 2 and Alex Thomas one. Playing in the

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March 2, 1950

Local News: The first winter carnival of Pontiac Lions Club was held in the Lions Club arena at Campbell’s Bay on Saturday where a large crowd braved the bitter cold to attend. Winners of the single dog sled race: first

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February 23, 1950

Local News: A crowd of over 700 people packed the Shawville arena Wednesday to witness one of the most thrilling encounters ever held there. Final results of the game was 14-7 in favour of lower Pontiac but the play was

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February 16, 1950

Local News: The Thistle Curling Club, largest and oldest curling club in Montreal, held its Centenary Bonspiel in Montreal on Feb. 10 and 11. The Shawville Curling Club was invited to enter a rink in this competition. Through successive wins,

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February 8, 1950

Local News: Effective from this week’s meeting of Shawville council, Reuben Smith has been appointed mayor to complete the unexpired portion of the term of Cliff Schwartz. These changes were made necessary by the announcement of his retiral read to

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February 2, 1950

Local News: Shawville defeated Arnprior 5-1 in an Upper Ottawa Valley Junior Hockey league played at Shawville arena. That win enabled Shawville to finish in second place tie with Pembroke. A very successful cooking school was held at Quyon last

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LOCAL EVENTS
11 Oct

Thanks Giving Bristol Market

October 11, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Come to the annual Bristol Market Thanksgiving Popup on Oct 11 from 10am – 2pm!
Find produce, art, baking, preserves, and so much more!
Over 20 local vendors
Live music by local artist Doug Nicholson
Raffle for vendor products
Hot drinks & warm food
Located at Coronation Hall Cider Mills – 206 ch. River, Bristol

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

October 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
C’est avec plaisir que le Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) vous invite à bénéficier de son important évènement virtuel de recrutement ce prochain 15 octobre 2025, de 13h00 à 17h00.  Profitez de cette parfaite occasion d’accéder à nos réseaux pour combler vos besoins en main-d’œuvre – tous secteurs confondus, et ce, gratuitement.
Le Salon de l’emploi est une importante opportunité dans notre communauté et pour les entreprises du Pontiac. Chaque année, l’évènement facilite l’embauche dans plus de 30 entreprises locales en offrant des centaines d’opportunités d’emplois locaux. Un beau partenariat grâce à votre participation!
Encore cet automne, le CJEP compte surpasser ce succès en adaptant l’approche aux besoins des entreprises et des chercheurs d’emplois. Pour cette raison, le CJEP maintien le format virtuel tel qu’exprimé par la grande majorité de nos entreprises participantes et partenaires lors des derniers sondages. Cette technologie facilite la démarche pour tous en limitant les déplacements et en maximisant l’utilisation du temps. Notez que le CJEP offre la formation et le soutien technique de ce processus sur la plateforme REMO du CJEP.
De plus, le CJEP est là pour vous supporter et vous offre un accompagnement gratuit dans la rédaction des offres d’emplois, ce qui vous simplifiera le travail préparatif lié au Salon.
Le CJEP crée une synergie communautaire en apportant aide et soutien aux entreprises et aux chercheurs d’emplois dans nos 18 municipalités.  Une excellente visibilité pour votre entreprise puisque le Salon de l’emploi du Pontiac est un évènement local populaire promu par les radios locales, plusieurs journaux ainsi que nos médias sociaux. Une opportunité de faire partie d’une vision économique prospère et de joindre la perspective commune – faire fructifier notre belle région en embauchant des talents locaux.
Réservez tôt – Pour ce faire, veuillez compléter et retourner le formulaire de confirmation (en pièce jointe) d’ici vendredi, le 19 septembre prochain. Pour toute question ou clarification, n’hésitez pas de nous contacter à l’adresse salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
Nous communiquerons avec vous prochainement pour valider que ce message important s’est rendu à bon port et discuter de vos éventuels besoins. Préparez votre plan d’action de recrutement immédiat ou futur – Nous sommes là pour vous aider!
À très bientôt.
The Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) is pleased to invite you to benefit from its major virtual recruitment event this coming October 15th, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.  Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to access our networks to meet your workforce needs – all sectors combined, and for free.
The Job Fair is an important opportunity for our community and for businesses in the Pontiac. Each year, the event facilitates hiring in more than 30 local businesses by offering hundreds of local job opportunities. A great partnership made possible thanks to your participation!
Once again this fall, CJEP intends to surpass this success by adapting the approach to the needs of businesses and job seekers. For this reason, CJEP is maintaining the virtual format as per expressed by the vast majority of our participating companies and partners in recent surveys. This technology facilitates the process for everyone by limiting travel and maximizing the use of time. Note that CJEP offers training and technical support for this process on the CJEP platform.
Furthermore, the CJEP is there to support you and offers free assistance in drafting job offers, which will simplify the preparatory work associated with the Job Fair.
The CJEP creates community synergy by providing help and support to businesses and job seekers in our 18 municipalities.  Excellent visibility for your business since the Pontiac Job Fair is a popular local event promoted by local radio, several newspapers and our social media. An opportunity to be part of a thriving economic vision and join the common perspective – Make the most of our beautiful region by hiring local talent.
Book early. To do so, please complete and return the Confirmation Form (attached) by Friday, September 19th. For any questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us at salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
We will contact you shortly to ensure that this important message has reached its destination and discuss your possible needs. Prepare your immediate or future recruitment action plan – We are here to help!
Talk to you soon.
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

October 15, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.

This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac West

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac West

October 16, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 16th, La Gare Waltham Station.

This event is for residents of Waltham, Chichester, Sheenboro, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and Rapides-des-Joachims.

Cobden Taste of the Valley 2025

Cobden Taste of the Valley 2025

October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Taste of the Valley – Cobden 

43 Astrolabe Rd, Cobden
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FREE Admission!
Join us in the heart of Cobden for one of the most popular and longest-running stops on the Taste of the Valley tour! This vibrant outdoor market brings together the best of local food, farm, and craft—just in time for fall.
Come explore a wide variety of vendors offering fresh produce, homemade preserves, baked goods, artisan crafts, fall décor, and much more. Whether shopping for fall decor, getting a head start on holiday gifts, or just looking for a great day out, Cobden is the place to be.

Celebrate the end of the harvest season, support local, and enjoy a great day in Whitewater Region. See you at Taste of the Valley – Cobden!
Unanswered Questions of the Pontiac’s First Settlers

Unanswered Questions of the Pontiac’s First Settlers

October 18, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Samedi 18 octobre
  • 13h – 14h 30
  • Moulin Egan, Pontiac, Outaouais
Join us for a lively and engaging afternoon at the Egan mill, as local history enthusiast, Gord Graham, leads a fascinating conversation about the first settlers of the Pontiac, Outaouais region. Discover what life was like for the early “Pontiacers” — their challenges, triumphs, and the enduring legacy they left behind.
Through stories, insights, and interactive discussion, this talk offers a fun and accessible way to connect with the rich history of our region.
Free to attend. Click the link to save your spot! All are welcome!
Rejoignez-nous pour un après-midi animé et captivant à l’usine Egan, où Gord Graham, passionné d’histoire locale, animera une conversation fascinante sur les premiers colons de la région de Pontiac, dans l’Outaouais. Découvrez la vie des premiers « Pontiacers » : leurs défis, leurs triomphes et l’héritage durable qu’ils ont laissé derrière eux.
À travers des récits, des anecdotes et des discussions interactives, cette discussion offre une façon ludique et accessible de se familiariser avec la riche histoire de notre région.
Participation gratuite. Cliquez sur le lien pour réserver votre place! Tout le monde est bienvenue!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/pontiac-historical-talk

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