Giant Tiger
Current Issue

November 5, 2025

Columns

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Mar. 30, 1994 25 Years Ago Shawville Junior B’s are champs!: With only 11 seconds left on the clock, Chris MacIntyre

The 411 on services

By Shelley Heaphy When you enter the world of parenthood you could almost say you enter a new dimension. There is so much to learn

A sad drive home

March 24 started like any other Sunday morning. Even though I’d received a text the night before that one of my closest farming friends had

Trying to follow

My son had a problem with his car and needed to take it to a mechanic who lives out in the country. I headed out

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Rhonda, Mark, Bella and their friends Jackie, Chris Drew and their daughters Emma and Ella have just returned from a week in Orlando, Florida. They

Another storm

I awoke Sunday morning to blowing snow. The road was covered, so was the car. Winter had reared its ugly head. It was so spring-like

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Mar. 30, 1994 25 Years Ago Shawville Junior B’s are champs!: With only 11 seconds left on the clock, Chris MacIntyre scored the goal that tied up the division final between Shawville and the Arnprior Packers.

Read More »

The 411 on services

By Shelley Heaphy When you enter the world of parenthood you could almost say you enter a new dimension. There is so much to learn and adjust to, interacting with a new being, existing in a world of sleep deprivation,

Read More »

A sad drive home

March 24 started like any other Sunday morning. Even though I’d received a text the night before that one of my closest farming friends had been taken by ambulance to the Hull Hospital because of a heart problem, we got

Read More »

Trying to follow

My son had a problem with his car and needed to take it to a mechanic who lives out in the country. I headed out behind him down the highway and kept up fine until we turned off onto a

Read More »

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Rhonda, Mark, Bella and their friends Jackie, Chris Drew and their daughters Emma and Ella have just returned from a week in Orlando, Florida. They took in many activities and had a wonderful time.

Read More »

Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Bonnie Chevrier, Heather Barr-Lang, Stuart MacFarlane, Joyce Fulford, Kirk Richardson, Barney Richardson, Erich Wittig, Lynette Harris, James Carson, Ryan Seguin, Dustin Greer, Chelsea Angus, Philip Jean-Marie, Roy Duggan, Paul Smith, Bruce

Read More »

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I would like to send out my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ron Orr who passed away March 19. He will always be remembered for his musical talent and he was a great family man. My condolences

Read More »

Another storm

I awoke Sunday morning to blowing snow. The road was covered, so was the car. Winter had reared its ugly head. It was so spring-like Saturday but as I looked out the window my hopes were dashed. I find that

Read More »
YOUR ACCOUNT

Register Now & Get Access to 4 Free Stories Per Month

LOCAL EVENTS
Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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.

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

ADVERTISEMENT
READ MORE

How to Share on Facebook

Unfortunately, Meta (Facebook’s parent company) has blocked the sharing of news content in Canada. Normally, you would not be able to share links from The Equity, but if you copy the link below, Facebook won’t block you!