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Sad and soggy, many residents of Waltham and the surrounding areas can relate to this description. The flooding of the Ottawa and Black Rivers have
Sad and soggy, many residents of Waltham and the surrounding areas can relate to this description. The flooding of the Ottawa and Black Rivers have
It is 6:00 a.m. Plug in the kettle. Make a coffee. No coffee. I didn’t refill the container. Without thinking, I have a routine. Habits
May 4, 1994 25 Years Ago New seniors home opens in Coulonge: One of Fort Coulonge’s oldest houses is now home to some of the
I will be the first one to admit that at one time I didn’t understand the importance of team sports for children. Growing up I
Ninety years ago when the dirty thirties struck our community many households in our town owned a cow. These “town cows” pastured in one of
Happy 89th birthday to Dr. Michelle Lawton-Gregory (my mom) who is celebrating her birthday today in Ottawa, Ont. A birthday party will be held in
Our community has been ravaged by flood waters over the past week. The damage thus far has been devastating with waters still rising as I
I am quite surprised to see how many people read my column. A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was trying to show my
compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Apr. 27, 1994 25 Years Ago Fire destroys three houses in Shawville: Shawville lost three houses in less than two hours
Washing off the top of my favourite sugar bowl, I smiled. My youngest son had given it to me years ago, long before he disappeared,
Sad and soggy, many residents of Waltham and the surrounding areas can relate to this description. The flooding of the Ottawa and Black Rivers have taken a considerable toll on our citizens and in the Pontiac. Citizens who have had
It is 6:00 a.m. Plug in the kettle. Make a coffee. No coffee. I didn’t refill the container. Without thinking, I have a routine. Habits good or bad will dictate our life. Some help. Brushing your teeth and eating balanced
May 4, 1994 25 Years Ago New seniors home opens in Coulonge: One of Fort Coulonge’s oldest houses is now home to some of the town’s senior residents. Fort Coulonge Mayor Hector Soucie Jr. cut the ribbon held by Robert
I will be the first one to admit that at one time I didn’t understand the importance of team sports for children. Growing up I wasn’t much of a joiner and definitely did not enjoy team sports. Having young ones
Ninety years ago when the dirty thirties struck our community many households in our town owned a cow. These “town cows” pastured in one of the community pastures that surrounded our town. Each household that owned a cow sent someone
Happy 89th birthday to Dr. Michelle Lawton-Gregory (my mom) who is celebrating her birthday today in Ottawa, Ont. A birthday party will be held in her honour at her favourite restaurant Red Lobster on May 5. Happy 90th birthday to
Our community has been ravaged by flood waters over the past week. The damage thus far has been devastating with waters still rising as I write this. However it is during times of crisis that small towns step up the
I am quite surprised to see how many people read my column. A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was trying to show my daughter how to crochet and that I needed some wool. The next thing you know
compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Apr. 27, 1994 25 Years Ago Fire destroys three houses in Shawville: Shawville lost three houses in less than two hours last week and was fortunate not to have lost more. Eight people were left homeless
Washing off the top of my favourite sugar bowl, I smiled. My youngest son had given it to me years ago, long before he disappeared, mysteriously. Later I headed down the road and noticed a candy cane lying by the
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
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!

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!
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
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
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.
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