Culture, Leisure and Sports

Southwest Bristol wins 48th Shawville Community Bonspiel
The 48th edition of the Shawville Curling Club’s Community Bonspiel wrapped up on February 8, with veteran skip Joe Morris claiming his second title in a row. The winning squad Southwest Bristol, made up of Morris, Third Peter Haughton, Second Carson Rusenstrom and Lead Jennifer Haughton, hoisted the prestigious Toilet Seat Trophy Saturday night. Morris, […]
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$200 worth of hockey equipment for École Sainte-Anne de l’Îsle-aux-Allumettes
École Sainte-Anne de l’Îsle-aux-Allumette can now offer their students the chance to play field hockey in their schoolyard, thanks to a $200 donation from the Catholic Women’s League of Bryson. Grade 1 and 2 teacher Manon Newberry said she was pleasantly surprised by the donation, as the school normally relies on its own resources to […]
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Lumberjack dinner raises funds for Chutes Coulonge Park
Over 200 people gathered at the Pontiac Conference Centre on Friday, January 24 for the traditional lumberjack dinner, an evening benefiting Parc des Chutes Coulonge. The auction of a trip to Newfoundland raised $4,000. According to organizer (and Pontiac Warden) Jane Toller, nearly half the attendees came from Ontario. Despite an interruption during the pandemic, […]
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Pontiac Community Players’ new comedy hits the stage next week
Local theatre troupe the Pontiac Community Players will be performing a new comedy at Pontiac High School at the end of the month, from a playwright known for his stories about small-town life. Director Val Twolan-Graham explained that they had chosen another piece by renowned Canadian playwright Norm Foster entitled “Halfway There”, which is a […]
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Bodyguard to crooner; Sylvain Beauchamp presents the show Nostalgie Crooner to benefit the Fondation CLSC Pontiac
The Fondation du CLSC Pontiac has the privilege of presenting artist Sylvain Beauchamp on stage at the conference center in Fort-Coulonge, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. This event promises to be a memorable rendezvous for fans of music and artistic performances. An extraordinary career Sylvain Beauchamp is no ordinary artist. Before devoting himself to music, […]
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A busy winter season at the Centre des loisirs of île-du-Grand-Calumet
The Centre des Loisirs of île-du-Grand-Calumet is gearing up for a winter season packed with a variety of fun activities, promising to bring young and old together in a warm atmosphere. Weekly activities include an open mic session on Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited to bring their instruments and share […]
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Return of the Souper de bûcherons to benefit Chutes Coulonge
The traditional Bucherons dinner is back! On January 24, the public is invited to the Pontiac Conference Centre for an unforgettable evening of celebration. More than just an event, it celebrates the region’s traditions and culture. Funds raised will help finance the operations and activities of Parc des Chutes Coulonge. Parc des Chutes Coulogne General […]
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Le Patro organizing Winter Carnival in February
On February 21 and 22, the Patro invites you to its traditional Winter Carnival, a festive and convivial event that promises to warm your hearts despite the winter chill. The party kicks off on Friday evening at 6 p.m. at the Club de l’Âge d’or de Fort-Coulonge. In a French-language interview, organizer Suzie Lavigne explains […]
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January activities at the Mansfield library
Several activities will take place at the Mansfield Library on January 21st as the organization Phare Ouest will present the movie “Le meilleur pays du monde”. The free screening will take place at 7 p.m. On Sunday, January 26 at 10:30 a.m., in collaboration with the Patro, children can participate in the Lit de camps […]
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Martin Dubé joins Gatineau Flames Junior AAA squad as Director of hockey operations
At the end of December, Martin Dubé of Fort-Coulonge was named the Director of Hockey Operations for the Gatineau Flames Junior AAA team. “Having the chance to name Martin today is excellent news for us, as he’s been very much in demand in recent weeks,” wrote the Flames’ General Manager Martin Lahaie in a press […]
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