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Imagine

Dear Editor, Imagine that you owned a river. Not a piddly puddle but a big powerful body of moving water such as . . .

Ch-ch-ch-ch changes!

It’s the start of a new year and there are plenty of new and exciting things to look forward to, like post-holiday weight gain, the

Time for a resolution

Well that’s it, back to the salt mines. Another holiday season is in the books and now it’s back to the old routine in the

Searching for silver linings

Why does it always seem like the bad news hits all at once? With staff shortages at the local hospital putting lives in jeopardy, to

Incinerator questions

Dear Editor, I’m glad that a dialogue has begun on this issue. It’s all too common, that such discussions are left to the last .

Off the mark

In the first throne speech following the federal election, the government laid out their plans for the upcoming . . .

Feeling lucky

Dear Editor, How lucky are we? I feel pretty darned lucky, myself. I didn’t really have a plan, when I decided to come to Canada,

Response to waste management

Dear Editor, I would like to address the Nov. 27 letter to the editor written by Robert Wills. I understand his need to be .

Freedom of expression

It seems like only yesterday that Canadians were up in arms about the issue of freedom of expression. All it took to . . .

Imagine

Dear Editor, Imagine that you owned a river. Not a piddly puddle but a big powerful body of moving water such as . . .

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Ch-ch-ch-ch changes!

It’s the start of a new year and there are plenty of new and exciting things to look forward to, like post-holiday weight gain, the return to work and the feeling that . . .

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Time for a resolution

Well that’s it, back to the salt mines. Another holiday season is in the books and now it’s back to the old routine in the New Year. It’s usually around this time of year that people get the . .

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Response to five questions posed by Robert Wills

Dear Editor, Response to the five questions posed by Robert Wills. I have appreciated Robert Wills thoughts and questions about our MRC Pontiac Project for a waste-to-energy facility. I look forward to visiting different parts of the . . .

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Searching for silver linings

Why does it always seem like the bad news hits all at once? With staff shortages at the local hospital putting lives in jeopardy, to layoffs at local businesses threatening family’s livelihoods with less than a week to go before

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Incinerator questions

Dear Editor, I’m glad that a dialogue has begun on this issue. It’s all too common, that such discussions are left to the last . . .

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Off the mark

In the first throne speech following the federal election, the government laid out their plans for the upcoming . . .

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Feeling lucky

Dear Editor, How lucky are we? I feel pretty darned lucky, myself. I didn’t really have a plan, when I decided to come to Canada, then to . . .

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LOCAL EVENTS
SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest

SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest

August 21, 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!

SADC Pontiac Ouest

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!

 

Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pontiac-ouest-journee-communautaire-community-event-tickets-1384250754269

166th Cobden Fair

166th Cobden Fair

August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.

On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.

End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

August 23, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening!

Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m.

Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more.

Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

August 23, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!

NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…

Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!

The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon. 

And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!

See ya there!!!!

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