Everyone is Welcome to the 7th Annual Christmas in the Valley Craft Show in support of the Grind Pembroke on Sunday, December 9th from 10-3pm at the Petawawa Civic Centre. With over 40 Crafters and Vendors there will be something for everyone. Admission is free but donations are being accepted for The Grind. Bring your friends and family and take part in this Annual event.

Les Nouvelles du Pontiac
CSSHBO tells parents to prepare “plan b” for school transportation
18 August 2022
After several weeks of questioning, the Centre de service scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l'Outaouais (CSSHBO) responded today (August 18) to the possibility that there will be no agreement with carriers to provide student transportation. This comes on the heels of the Western Quebec School Board (...)
Three provincial party leaders in the Outaouais this past week
17 August 2022
In light of the provincial elections coming up on October 3, the leaders of three parties were in the Outaouais this past week. Premier François Legault was in Gatineau on Friday to announce the CAQ candidates for the ridings of Hull and Pontiac, Suzanne Tremblay and Corinne Canuel-Jolicoeur (...)
Chapeau to host Islandfest this weekend
17 August 2022
This weekend the village of Chapeau on L'Isle-aux-Allumettes will host their annual Islandfest celebrations. All activities are taking place at the Chapeau RA grounds, next door to the Harrington Community Centre. Things get underway Friday night with a performance from Adam's Buoys. On (...)
Laura Mayhew named Shawville Fair Ambassador for 2022
17 August 2022
Last night (August 16), the Homecraft Hall at the Shawville Fairgrounds was packed for the annual tradition of naming an Ambassador for the Shawville Fair. The contest used to be known as the Miss Shawville Fair contest, but the name was changed back in 2011. Organizers Hayley and Holly (...)
MRC seeks projects for the Regions and Rurality Fund for 2022/23
16 August 2022
MRC Pontiac is seeking proposals for projects for the Regionals and Rurality fund for 2022/23. The provincial program has $412,939 available for a variety of community organizations and groups to access to improve community infrastructure or services. MRC economic development officer Claudee (...)
Villa James Shaw committee changes president
16 August 2022
The head of the Villa James Shaw committee, Ken Bernard, has stepped down from his role as president of the non-profit group that's aiming to build a seniors residence in Shawville. While Bernard will stay on in the role of treasurer, he has passed on his presidential duties to former (...)

