The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier
Jan. 6, 1993 25 Years Ago PCH cutbacks cause closure: The Pontiac Community Hospital has shut down some of its non-emergency services for the holidays
Jan. 6, 1993 25 Years Ago PCH cutbacks cause closure: The Pontiac Community Hospital has shut down some of its non-emergency services for the holidays
When many of us baby boomers started to school there were very few kids with allergies or special needs. My cousin was the only person
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Gilbert Gilpin of Kamloops, BC formerly of Bristol, Que. who passed away Nov. 19. We are still
I would like to send out sincere condolences to my cousin, Elaine Mayhew on the loss of her husband, Ken Burke on Dec. 29 at
Here we are in 2018. I trust that everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season. I certainly did. My only complaint is that it flew by
Happy New Year to everyone, good health and happiness is wished to all. The Christmas celebrations at St. John’s Church were beautiful and enjoyed by
Well, here we are in a brand new year 2018. I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed ringing in the New
Dec. 23, 1992 25 Years Ago Pontiac Jr Bs have triple-win weekend: The Shawville Junior B Pontiacs got three wins in a row this past
There is nothing else that is as imprinted in a farmer’s mind than memories of cold snaps on the farm. This is the weather when
Jan. 6, 1993 25 Years Ago PCH cutbacks cause closure: The Pontiac Community Hospital has shut down some of its non-emergency services for the holidays as a result of budgetary constraints required to cover a $300,000 deficit. According to union
When many of us baby boomers started to school there were very few kids with allergies or special needs. My cousin was the only person that I knew who had diabetes. There was one kid in school with asthma. There
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 Happy New Year
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Gilbert Gilpin of Kamloops, BC formerly of Bristol, Que. who passed away Nov. 19. We are still in a very cold, deep freeze which is supposed to last the rest of this
I would like to send out sincere condolences to my cousin, Elaine Mayhew on the loss of her husband, Ken Burke on Dec. 29 at the age of 83. Ken was a loving husband and fantastic father to his three
Here we are in 2018. I trust that everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season. I certainly did. My only complaint is that it flew by too quickly. I had a fabulous festive week spending time with family and friends, celebrating
Happy New Year to everyone, good health and happiness is wished to all. The Christmas celebrations at St. John’s Church were beautiful and enjoyed by many. We must not forget they don’t just happen. A lot of work goes into
Well, here we are in a brand new year 2018. I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed ringing in the New Year. Our Christmas was absolutely wonderful. It began with our beautiful Christmas Eve mass at
Dec. 23, 1992 25 Years Ago Pontiac Jr Bs have triple-win weekend: The Shawville Junior B Pontiacs got three wins in a row this past weekend. This is the first triple-win weekend they’ve had all season and they haven’t won
There is nothing else that is as imprinted in a farmer’s mind than memories of cold snaps on the farm. This is the weather when the radio announcers warn us about keeping extra warm clothes, a candle, mitts, a full
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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