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Pontiac Community Players coming to a park near you

28 July 2025 à 3:23 pm

Local acting troupe the Pontiac Community Players are hosting a series of free, outdoor productions at community parks throughout the region over the month of August. Will Bastien, who is co-directing the production with Darlene Pashak, explained that the play “Twain’s Tales” will be a collection of short stories by legendary author Mark Twain. He […]


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Bryson woman’s film on bullying being shot in Pontiac

25 July 2025 à 2:44 pm

A woman originally from Bryson has written a movie script that is currently in production in the Pontiac region. Mireille Normandeau explained that her psychological thriller “Twin Compass” is on the subject of bullying, a subject that she felt needs more attention. She said she’s been working on the project for more than a year. […]


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Groupe L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet holding fishing derby August 9

24 July 2025 à 10:31 am

The Groupe L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet is preparing to welcome anglers from all over for the 7th edition of its fishing derby. The event will take place on Saturday, August 9th, and as Guylaine Lasalle of the L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet Group explains, registration can be done on site. A prize worth $200, along with a trophy, will be awarded to […]


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Pontiac Arena Fund holds first AGM, working towards charitable status

22 July 2025 à 3:16 pm

On July 21, the members of the Pontiac Arena Fund gathered in the rink’s lobby for their inaugural annual general meeting. President Mike Rusenstrom led the meeting and said that he was proud of the work that’s taken place in such a short time-span. The group presented their finances from March 1 – July 1 […]


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Shawville Lions’ 12th Country Jamboree kicks off

18 July 2025 à 3:27 pm

On Thursday evening (July 17), Armstrong Heritage Farm just outside Shawville was starting to swell with RVs and camper trailers as the Shawville Lions’ Country Jamboree got underway. President Ed Walsh explained that this is the organization’s biggest fundraiser every year, attracting hundreds of people over the course of the weekend. He said that as […]


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MRC gauging interest in pickleball lessons for local recreation associations

14 July 2025 à 9:44 am

MRC Pontiac’s economic development department is gauging the interest in pickleball lessons for local sports and recreation organizations with an online survey. These training sessions are designed to support organizations wishing to integrate pickleball into their programming. The questionnaire seeks to determine the level of interest in several types of lessons that could be available: an […]


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Fort-Coulonge arena committee fundraising for board installation

11 July 2025 à 2:41 pm

The Centre des Loisirs des Draveurs in Fort-Coulonge is putting on a series of fundraisers to pay for the Committee member Heidi Newberry explained that they had purchased second-hand boards from the arena in Arnprior back in the spring and were about to begin putting them in. She said that they would be raising money […]


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Parent’s Voice hosting Park Party in Shawville Saturday

7 July 2025 à 3:45 pm

Families looking for something to do this coming weekend can head to Mill Dam Park in Shawville for a day of outdoor activities for youngsters. Selina Gervais, spokesperson for the Shawville Area Parents’ Voice, said they host the event every other year. In addition to the splash pad and play equipment, there will be bouncy […]


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Swisha Downtown Life Committee’s 8th Car Show coming July 12

2 July 2025 à 2:41 pm

The Rapides-des-Joachims Downtown Life Committee is once again hosting their annual car show, with this year’s event taking place on July 12. Due to its popularity, the event has outgrown the Swisha and will be held for the second year in a row across border in Deep River Ont. (87 Brockhouse Way). Organizer Paul-André Paquette […]


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Pontiac Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards fast approaching

30 June 2025 à 3:30 pm

Updated on 11 July 2025 à 11:48 am

It’s that time of year again, the Pontiac Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards season. The paper’s promotion highlights the best of the Pontiac region, determined by tallying votes from the public. Organizer Lynne Lavery explained that there were 33 categories this year, from the favourite burger or pizza joint to best community organization. This year’s featured […]


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