A shot across the bow
This was really what happened in the days when a country with the best navy ruled the seas and often held control of the world.
This was really what happened in the days when a country with the best navy ruled the seas and often held control of the world.
We regularly see caution flags or those bright orange cones along the roads that we travel. We have also bounced through a deep pothole or
2020 has been a year of very fast learning. Our first lesson was that technology gave us a way to learn from home. It took
The most dreaded train of death in past history took a race of people to the concentration camp at Auschwitz, which was merely a holding
Kids like to tinker. Parents have noticed that the kids from an early age who liked to take things apart just to see and build
I have always been amazed at how birds can navigate their way south, thousands of miles for the winter and then come all the way
Every year we take some time to reminisce about happenings over the last year as we enjoy great food and drinks with family and friends.
2020 has been a very trying year for us all. Since early spring, we have been living through the uncertainty of an unknown and unpredictable
Now that we are looking closely at what we have been throwing away, such as things that don’t break down for hundreds or even thousands
More than six months have passed since March when most of the world realized that COVID-19 was a serious, deadly, virus. Where and what we
This was really what happened in the days when a country with the best navy ruled the seas and often held control of the world. When an intruding ship was infringing on the sea close to another country, a cannon
We regularly see caution flags or those bright orange cones along the roads that we travel. We have also bounced through a deep pothole or deep cut-out in the pavement where work is only partly done but the paving gang
2020 has been a year of very fast learning. Our first lesson was that technology gave us a way to learn from home. It took our schools and universities a while to adjust from in person to learning from a
The most dreaded train of death in past history took a race of people to the concentration camp at Auschwitz, which was merely a holding pen until people were sent to one of the gas chambers and their bodies evaporated
Kids like to tinker. Parents have noticed that the kids from an early age who liked to take things apart just to see and build stuff, will likely be mechanically inclined. Girls as well as boys like to tinker. Kids
I have always been amazed at how birds can navigate their way south, thousands of miles for the winter and then come all the way back to nest in the same tree or barn loft each year. Astronomy has been
Every year we take some time to reminisce about happenings over the last year as we enjoy great food and drinks with family and friends. This year was very trying for all of us. With the sudden onset of the
2020 has been a very trying year for us all. Since early spring, we have been living through the uncertainty of an unknown and unpredictable virus. We have been thrust into a different way of life. Some of us learned
Now that we are looking closely at what we have been throwing away, such as things that don’t break down for hundreds or even thousands of years, it’s time the farmers justify their pollution habits. Let’s start with manure since
More than six months have passed since March when most of the world realized that COVID-19 was a serious, deadly, virus. Where and what we ate went through a drastic change. It took a while before the logistics of getting
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

Get your tickets!
Remembrance Day Spaghetti and meat ball Dinner & Dance – music by Danny Sylvester
Join us as we come together to honour those who have served and continue to serve for our freedom.
Friday, November 8th, 2025
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dinner & Dance: 6 PM – 12 AM (Doors open at 5 PM)
Music by Danny Sylvester
Cash bar
Tickets $20 – sold in advance
$10 after 7:30 for the dance
Enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meat ball dinner served with Caeser salad and garlic bread, followed by music, and dancing as we gather in remembrance and gratitude.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local Legion.
We would love to display photos of your loved ones who have served — please send them in or bring them with you to the event.
Hosted by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee.
Let’s share a meal, some memories, and our appreciation together.
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Dîner et danse des spaghettis et des boulettes de viande du jour du Souvenir
Rejoignez-nous alors que nous nous réunissons pour honorer ceux qui ont servi et continuent de servir pour notre liberté.
Samedi le 8 Novembre
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dîner et danse : 18 h – 12 h (les portes ouvrent à 17 h)
Musique de Danny Sylvester
Barre de caisse
Billets 20 $ – vendus à l’avance
Billets 10 $ après 7h30 pour la danse
Profitez d’un délicieux dîner de spaghettis et de boulettes de viande servi avec du pain à l’ail, de la musique et de la danse alors que nous nous rassemblons en souvenir et en gratitude.
Une partie des recettes sera reversée à notre Légion locale.
Nous aimerions afficher des photos de vos proches qui ont servi – veuillez les envoyer ou les apporter avec vous à l’événement.
Hébergé par l’association Recreative Ladysmith
Partageons un repas, quelques souvenirs et notre appréciation ensemble.
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
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