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Social Notes – April 10, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young I’d like to give a big shout-out to Ryder Côté, as he just recently competed in the Nord Cup tournament in

Social Notes – April 3, 2024

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse There will be a public meeting at the Shawville United Church hall Wed. Apr. 3 at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will

Social Notes – March 27, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young On Saturday evening, the Quyon Community Association hosted their first-ever “Battle of the Bored” Games Night at the Quyon Community Centre.

Social Notes – March 20, 2024

Quyon – Jill Young Congratulations to Grace Cote and Hunter Milford, as they welcomed their first child on Mar. 12. Their baby boy Charlie Michael

Social Notes – March 13, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Colton Keon and Breanna Hodgins, as they welcomed their first child on Mar. 3. They are proud parents to

Social Notes – March 6, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy March break to all of the students, teachers, and staff who are enjoying their week off. I hope you all

Social Notes: February 28, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube on the arrival of their sweet baby boy. They welcomed Bennett on Feb. 23,

Social Notes – Feb. 21, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Our deepest sympathy to the Dolan family, as Alice (Mulligan) Dolan passed away on Feb. 15 at the age of 93.

Social Notes – Feb. 14, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy Valentine’s Day to all. While it isn’t my favourite day of the year, I do hope everyone enjoys some treats

Social Notes – Feb. 7, 2024

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Happy belated birthday to Chelsea Smith, Erika Orr and Bill Telford who celebrated their birthdays on Feb. 2. Happy belated birthday

Social Notes – April 10, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young I’d like to give a big shout-out to Ryder Côté, as he just recently competed in the Nord Cup tournament in Paris, France alongside his teammates on MCN U-11. After going undefeated in the round robin

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Social Notes – April 3, 2024

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse There will be a public meeting at the Shawville United Church hall Wed. Apr. 3 at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will be Corey Spence, the mayor of Allumettes Island, on the subject of turning energy from

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Social Notes – March 27, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young On Saturday evening, the Quyon Community Association hosted their first-ever “Battle of the Bored” Games Night at the Quyon Community Centre. I participated on a team with my mom, my sister, and my niece, and we

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Social Notes – March 20, 2024

Quyon – Jill Young Congratulations to Grace Cote and Hunter Milford, as they welcomed their first child on Mar. 12. Their baby boy Charlie Michael James arrived safely, and he is the first grandchild for Caryl and Andre Cote, and

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Social Notes – March 13, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Colton Keon and Breanna Hodgins, as they welcomed their first child on Mar. 3. They are proud parents to a baby boy named Nashton. Wishing them all the best as they settle in with

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Social Notes – March 6, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy March break to all of the students, teachers, and staff who are enjoying their week off. I hope you all having a relaxing, fun break. This past Saturday, the Quyon Lions Club hosted their annual

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Social Notes: February 28, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube on the arrival of their sweet baby boy. They welcomed Bennett on Feb. 23, and he shares his birthday with his cousin Isaac. Bennett is a little brother for

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Social Notes – Feb. 21, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Our deepest sympathy to the Dolan family, as Alice (Mulligan) Dolan passed away on Feb. 15 at the age of 93. Mrs. Dolan was the owner of Dolan’s Fabric Shop in both Quyon and Renfrew for

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Social Notes – Feb. 14, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy Valentine’s Day to all. While it isn’t my favourite day of the year, I do hope everyone enjoys some treats and that you are all spoiled by the loves in your life. I also hope

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Social Notes – Feb. 7, 2024

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Happy belated birthday to Chelsea Smith, Erika Orr and Bill Telford who celebrated their birthdays on Feb. 2. Happy belated birthday to Dannie Michel Hodgins who celebrated her birthday on Feb. 5. The Shawville United Church

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LOCAL EVENTS
SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

November 6, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

08 Nov

Remembrance Day Spaghetti and Meatballs dinner and dance

November 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 11:45 pm

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.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Thorne

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

18 Nov

Joel Plaskett live

November 18, 2025
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Joel Plaskett, an East Coast icon, takes the stage at Gavan’s in Qyuon.
Gavan’s is the place to be on November 18th for an intimate and unforgettable night with Joel Plaskett — a songwriter, storyteller, and performer who always leaves the crowd wanting more. Opener is Mars Aspen, an emerging singer-songwriter from Ottawa.

Tuesday, November 18
Gavan’s 1157 Rue de Clarendon, Quyon, QC.
Doors at 8:00PM | Show at 9:00PM
Tickets $45 Available now at Gavanshotel.com

SADC Community Event - Shawville & Clarendon

SADC Community Event - Shawville & Clarendon

November 19, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Shawville & Clarendon

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

 

SADC Community Event - Otter Lake

SADC Community Event - Otter Lake

November 20, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Otter Lake

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

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