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Swiftwater Rescue Course offered free of charge on September 9 and 10 — limited spots available!

8 September 2025 à 3:14 pm

Want to learn more about Swiftwater Rescue? … We’re offering a FREE course for 6 participants. Course location: Davidson, Quebec, Canada — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Please send a private message to Mr. Jim Coffey on his Facebook page for more details.


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Registration Now Open for the Outaouais Sports Excellence Gala

8 September 2025 à 9:23 am

The 9th edition of the Outaouais Sports Excellence Gala is underway. This evening event is an opportunity to celebrate the athletes, coaches, officials, teams, organizations, and volunteers who make sports shine across the region. Organizers are inviting the public to submit nominations. An athlete, coach, referee, team, organization, or volunteer who stood out in 2024 […]


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New Garage Hockey League – Ages 9 to 13 | Registration Now Open!

2 September 2025 à 9:10 am

A new Garage Hockey League is starting this fall for youth aged 9 to 13 from the Pontiac. Start Date: Mid-October Schedule: Two evenings per week Location: Century 21 Recreation Centre, Fort-Coulonge Cost: $150 for the season Requirements: Ability to skate Basic knowledge of hockey rules Team spirit and a love of the game Limited […]


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Comets Relocation: Team to Compete Under the Pontiacs Name

14 August 2025 à 8:24 am

It’s now official: following the announcement that the Pontiac Comets would be moving from the Fort-Coulonge arena to Shawville, the team will now compete in the Northern Premier Hockey League (NPHL) under the name Shawville Pontiacs. This marks a return to the roots of an identity that once energized the Shawville community, as team owner […]


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Referee Wanted for Upcoming Hockey Season in Fort-Coulonge

13 August 2025 à 10:02 am

In preparation for the upcoming season of the Fort-Coulonge Minor Hockey Association, President Paul Boisvert announced that he is seeking referees for games to be played in Fort-Coulonge during the 2025–2026 season. “If there are people interested in refereeing during the winter, or even just in timekeeping, please get in touch with me. We are […]


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Pontiac Comets Relocate from Fort-Coulonge to Shawville

11 August 2025 à 8:27 pm

Updated on 12 August 2025 à 9:23 am

The Pontiac Senior Comets, who have long played their home games at the Fort-Coulonge arena, are moving to a new location. After several weeks of discussions, the team—part of the Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League—has announced it will remain within the Pontiac MRC and begin playing next season at the Shawville arena. In a statement […]


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A new exhibition at the MRC Pontiac showcases the heritage of the Pontiac region.

6 August 2025 à 8:41 am

The Pontiac MRC is utilizing its lobby to showcase historical artwork and photographs of the region. Currently, there are photos highlighting summer activities that took place in the area in the 19th century. Marie Gionet, economic development officer for culture and heritage at the Pontiac MRC, explained the concept. The complete (French-language) interview with Marie […]


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Norway Bay-Bristol Historical Society celebrates 30 years

31 July 2025 à 3:14 pm

On Wednesday afternoon (July 30), the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol was packed for the 30th anniversary celebrations for the Norway Bay-Bristol Historical Society. Live music was provided by musicians Gail Gavan and Sherryl Fitzpatrick. Past president Bonnie Beveridge explained that the group started by collecting histories of the several hundred cottages in Norway […]


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Bryson Lions serving up cipaille this Sunday

30 July 2025 à 3:27 pm

The Bryson Lions Club is putting on their annual cipaille supper this Sunday (August 3) starting at noon at their hall on rue Principale. Cipaille (or sea-pie) is a traditional layered meat pie, and the club has been holding the fundraiser for more than 25 years. President Betty Leach explained that preparations are already underway […]


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Jardin éducatif holding annual barbecue next week

29 July 2025 à 2:22 pm

Local non-profit organization the Jardin éducatif du Pontiac will be hosting their annual barbecue on Tuesday August 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Director Martin Riopel spoke with CHIP 101.9 about the this year’s event:


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