New cell towers may improve coverage for Upper Pontiac
September 24, 2024
Service from three new towers going up in Ontario may reach parts of Waltham and Allumette Island.
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Missing kayaker’s body found in Ottawa River
September 22, 2024
The body retrieved from the Ottawa River on Saturday was that of the 30-year-old woman who went missing after falling out of her kayak last
Leystone Farms resident artist showcases “Synergy” exhibit
September 21, 2024
Luskville’s Leystone Farms opened its doors to the community on Saturday for the farm’s annual artist-in-residence exhibit, a program which every year invites an artist
Pontiac High School welding students win $10,000 prize
September 20, 2024
Students in Pontiac High School’s (PHS) welding program won the second place prize in the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Foundation’s “Forged By Youth” competition for
Two arrests for impaired driving
September 17, 2024
Two Pontiac men were arrested in separate incidents of driving under the influence over the weekend.
Former organizers of Terry Fox Run pass torch after hiatus
September 14, 2024
After a one-year hiatus, the annual Terry Fox Run was back in Shawville on Sunday, this time with new organizers. For over 40 years, John
Composting with worms one of many waste options
September 14, 2024
Garbage bags, recycling bins and compost containers are some of the ways that waste can be properly disposed of. But in nature, there are many
Bronsons owners host grand opening of new store
September 14, 2024
Mother-daughter duo Gail Bronson Boucher and Kim Boucher, co-owners of Shawville’s Bronsons Boutique, unveiled a new store over the weekend with a grand opening event.The
Kendyl Smith-Trimm Caring for Kids Endowment Fund signed at Chapeau fundraiser
September 14, 2024
Cheryl Smith and husband Pat Trimm made official the Kendyl Smith-Trimm Caring for Kids Endowment Fund on Saturday night at a fundraiser event in Chapeau
CAP gets a facelift
September 10, 2024
Shawville’s Centre d’Accueil Pontiac (CAP) has received a major facelift for the first time since its construction in 2011, including additions of several themed rooms,
New cell towers may improve coverage for Upper Pontiac
September 24, 2024
Service from three new towers going up in Ontario may reach parts of Waltham and Allumette Island.
Missing kayaker’s body found in Ottawa River
September 22, 2024
The body retrieved from the Ottawa River on Saturday was that of the 30-year-old woman who went missing after falling out of her kayak last week, a Wednesday (Sept. 25) press release from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has confirmed.
Leystone Farms resident artist showcases “Synergy” exhibit
September 21, 2024
Luskville’s Leystone Farms opened its doors to the community on Saturday for the farm’s annual artist-in-residence exhibit, a program which every year invites an artist to spend time on the farm and create a body of work inspired by the
Pontiac High School welding students win $10,000 prize
September 20, 2024
Students in Pontiac High School’s (PHS) welding program won the second place prize in the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Foundation’s “Forged By Youth” competition for the tractor they welded over the course of the 2023-2024 academic year. The win includes
Two arrests for impaired driving
September 17, 2024
Two Pontiac men were arrested in separate incidents of driving under the influence over the weekend.
Former organizers of Terry Fox Run pass torch after hiatus
September 14, 2024
After a one-year hiatus, the annual Terry Fox Run was back in Shawville on Sunday, this time with new organizers. For over 40 years, John Petty and Rick Valin organized the event, but stepped down after 2022’s run. After the
Composting with worms one of many waste options
September 14, 2024
Garbage bags, recycling bins and compost containers are some of the ways that waste can be properly disposed of. But in nature, there are many ways that things decompose. At a composting information session on Saturday, residents of Portage du
Bronsons owners host grand opening of new store
September 14, 2024
Mother-daughter duo Gail Bronson Boucher and Kim Boucher, co-owners of Shawville’s Bronsons Boutique, unveiled a new store over the weekend with a grand opening event.The new store, called Plaza 305, will primarily house clothing items, while neighbouring Bronsons focuses on
Kendyl Smith-Trimm Caring for Kids Endowment Fund signed at Chapeau fundraiser
September 14, 2024
Cheryl Smith and husband Pat Trimm made official the Kendyl Smith-Trimm Caring for Kids Endowment Fund on Saturday night at a fundraiser event in Chapeau in memory of their adopted daughter, who passed away of cancer last year. Megan Doyle
CAP gets a facelift
September 10, 2024
Shawville’s Centre d’Accueil Pontiac (CAP) has received a major facelift for the first time since its construction in 2011, including additions of several themed rooms, art and murals to improve the residents’ quality of life which will be unveiled to
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