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November 12, 2025

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Easter with their families. We started our Easter Sunday with a beautiful service at Wesley United Church, and there

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend with their family and friends. Mike, Jodi, Alex, Mikaela and Ben were here this past

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers to the Beaudoin and Proulx families on the loss of Nicole on Apr. 13, at the age of 67. Our deepest

A real puzzle

I picked a thousand-piece puzzle to work on this winter. It’s a picture of dozens and dozens of different types of dogs. What was I

Quyon – Jillian Young

I very much enjoyed opening night of Pontiac High School’s production of Grease last Wednesday evening. What a show! It was absolutely fantastic. I know

Some concerns remain before the vote

Beef farmers: As long as I can remember (I’m 76), beef, among other things like beer, liquor, pork, and even chicken, could not legally be

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Waltham resident Michael George LeRoy. He was the beloved husband of Fay (nee Perry) LeRoy.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Shawville-Clarendon Firemen on a successful Firemen’s Ball held this past Saturday.Bravo to Pontiac High School who performed five sold-out shows of the

Tariff wars – food

Ever wonder why some food or food products are a little less expensive in the U.S. than in Canada? For years, the U.S. has used

Quyon – Jillian Young

This past Saturday evening, Gavan’s Hotel hosted a reunion show of epic proportions, as Ambush and Gail Gavan took the stage together for the first

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Easter with their families. We started our Easter Sunday with a beautiful service at Wesley United Church, and there was a great crowd out to celebrate. It was so lovely to see such a

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend with their family and friends. Mike, Jodi, Alex, Mikaela and Ben were here this past Easter weekend. On Sunday morning we attended mass and afterwards we enjoyed a tasty maple

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers to the Beaudoin and Proulx families on the loss of Nicole on Apr. 13, at the age of 67. Our deepest condolences to the Boucher family on the loss of Michel (Mike) on Apr. 15. He

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A real puzzle

I picked a thousand-piece puzzle to work on this winter. It’s a picture of dozens and dozens of different types of dogs. What was I thinking? I might find two pieces in a day. Might! It’s so hard I’ve nearly

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I very much enjoyed opening night of Pontiac High School’s production of Grease last Wednesday evening. What a show! It was absolutely fantastic. I know it was a hot ticket, with five sold-out performances throughout the week. Congratulations to the

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Some concerns remain before the vote

Beef farmers: As long as I can remember (I’m 76), beef, among other things like beer, liquor, pork, and even chicken, could not legally be taken across provincial borders unless it was processed and inspected in a federal plant. It

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Waltham resident Michael George LeRoy. He was the beloved husband of Fay (nee Perry) LeRoy. Mike used to be a musician. His happy place was spending time at his cabin

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Shawville-Clarendon Firemen on a successful Firemen’s Ball held this past Saturday.Bravo to Pontiac High School who performed five sold-out shows of the well-known musical Grease. Our deepest condolences to the LeRoy family on the loss of Michael

Read More »

Tariff wars – food

Ever wonder why some food or food products are a little less expensive in the U.S. than in Canada? For years, the U.S. has used lower taxes or tax deferrals for U.S. farmers during periods of low or no farm

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Quyon – Jillian Young

This past Saturday evening, Gavan’s Hotel hosted a reunion show of epic proportions, as Ambush and Gail Gavan took the stage together for the first time in 25 years. What a fun night it was. There was a great crowd

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LOCAL EVENTS
SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 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!

Thorne

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!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 14, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

November 14, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Where:  Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang

When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)

Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m. 

Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

November 15, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come shop local and support a great cause!

We’re bringing together a fantastic lineup of talented artisans from across the Pontiac—perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. From handcrafted goods to festive treats, there’s something for everyone!

Support the school, support local artists, and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Tag your friends, share the event, and we’ll see you there!
15 Nov

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar

November 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1870755183815088

Man, I feel like Shania - LIVE @ Gavan's

Man, I feel like Shania - LIVE @ Gavan's

November 15, 2025
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Allons-y, les filles — celle-ci est pour les reines du country et les superfans de Shania !

Rendez-vous le vendredi 15 novembre au Gavan’s Hotel pour Man, I Feel Like Shania — un hommage survolté à l’unique Shania Twain, présenté par Jayla Kirkey. Avec une voix puissante, une présence scénique irrésistible et un charisme contagieux, Jayla offre une performance dynamique qui vous fera chanter, danser et célébrer l’une des artistes les plus emblématiques de l’histoire du country canadien.

Gavan’s Hotel, 1157, rue de Clarendon, Quyon (QC)
Portes : 20 h | Spectacle : 21 h
20 $ / billet
Besoin d’un lift ? Réservez à l’avance la navette aller-retour à 20 $ au départ de Hintonburg (Ottawa) — les places sont limitées !
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Let’s go, girls – this one’s for the country queens and Shania superfans!

Join us Friday, November 15 at Gavan’s Hotel for Man, I Feel Like Shania – a high-energy tribute to the one and only Shania Twain, presented by Jayla Kirkey. With powerhouse vocals, crowd-pleasing charisma, and undeniable stage presence, Jayla brings a dynamic performance that’ll have you dancing, singing, and celebrating one of the most iconic artists in Canadian country music history.

  • Gavan’s Hotel, 1157 Rue de Clarendon St., Quyon, QC
  • Doors at 8:00PM | Show at 9:00PM
  • $20/ticket
  • Need a lift? Book the $20 return shuttle from Hintonburg (Ottawa) in advance – seats are limited!
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