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Hair cuts for Maurice

Zainab Al-Mehdar Campbell’s bay June 4, 2022 Maurice Beauregard is described as being a supportive and fair mayor of Campbell’s Bay and even while battling

Out and about for trout

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville June 4, 2022 This year’s kids fishing derby had a record turnout with 124 officially registered. It is an annual event held

Algonquins oppose Chalk River dump

Brett Thoms Pontiac May 26, 2022 The Kebaowek First Nation hosted an online roundtable titled No Consent for Nuclear Waste on Algonquin Lands last Thursday.

CAQ holds policy convention

Brett Thoms Pontiac May 30, 2022 The CAQ held a policy convention last weekend in Drummondville, which was the party’s last major gathering before October’s

The Way We Were

May 28,1997 25 Years Ago Ten B&E’s in one week: From Waltham to Pontiac Station and nearly every place in between was hit with a

Bug Safety

Am I crazy, or have the bugs been horrific the past few weeks? We’ve had to carry our bug spray around with us like .

Let’s go to work Pontiac

Dear Editor, As investors arrive to the Pontiac contemplating opening various businesses and in particular forestry mills, a common question is asked of me. Will

A better way

The passage of Bill 96 will have a lot of unfortunate consequences for both Quebec anglophones and new immigrants arriving to the province. Preventing people

Hair cuts for Maurice

Zainab Al-Mehdar Campbell’s bay June 4, 2022 Maurice Beauregard is described as being a supportive and fair mayor of Campbell’s Bay and even while battling cancer he still maintains . . .

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Shawville Fair board hosts ladies night

Brett Thoms Shawville June 3, 2022 The Shawville Fair board hosted a ladies night at the fairgrounds on Friday night in order to fundraise for this year’s fair. The theme of the event, which was titled: Ladies Night 2022 –

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Out and about for trout

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville June 4, 2022 This year’s kids fishing derby had a record turnout with 124 officially registered. It is an annual event held Quebec-wide where kids can fish without . . .

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Algonquins oppose Chalk River dump

Brett Thoms Pontiac May 26, 2022 The Kebaowek First Nation hosted an online roundtable titled No Consent for Nuclear Waste on Algonquin Lands last Thursday. The roundtable was attended by the chiefs of various Algonquin nations, as well as .

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CAQ holds policy convention

Brett Thoms Pontiac May 30, 2022 The CAQ held a policy convention last weekend in Drummondville, which was the party’s last major gathering before October’s election. The theme of the meeting was . . .

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The Way We Were

May 28,1997 25 Years Ago Ten B&E’s in one week: From Waltham to Pontiac Station and nearly every place in between was hit with a rash of break and enters and robberies this past week. The Campbell’s Bay detachment of

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Bug Safety

Am I crazy, or have the bugs been horrific the past few weeks? We’ve had to carry our bug spray around with us like . . .

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Let’s go to work Pontiac

Dear Editor, As investors arrive to the Pontiac contemplating opening various businesses and in particular forestry mills, a common question is asked of me. Will there be people in the Pontiac who want to work? We know that throughout the

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A better way

The passage of Bill 96 will have a lot of unfortunate consequences for both Quebec anglophones and new immigrants arriving to the province. Preventing people from receiving basic services in a language that they have used from birth in .

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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