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October 29, 2025

The Parents’ Voice

Earth Day at home

On April 22, the hope is that people from around the globe will be making changes to their daily routines to lessen environmental impact as

Celebrating in isolation

New words in our lives and our children lives are “isolation,” “social distancing” and “quarantine” not to mention “Covid-19” and “Coronavirus.” Not the words I’ve

Puddles and mud

Right now, in these times when our children are confined to their homes we are always searching for ways to keep them busy. Even though

Toilet training tips

With all this time stuck at home and unable to go anywhere, this is the perfect time to toilet train any kiddos approaching this developmental

You are enough

What a refreshing thing to hear or read, “You’re enough!” This needs to be said to parents around you more often. I saw a wonderful

Teething tips

There comes a time in each baby’s life when they are totally unhappy, even if they’re the happiest of babies who rarely cry – teething

Screen time

Anyone born into this world will grow up very familiar with screens in all sizes and shapes. They will most likely be holding one from

Reading is all around you

This week’s article is filled with tips and tricks to help increase reading and literacy with your children. Even though you probably know a lot

Earth Day at home

On April 22, the hope is that people from around the globe will be making changes to their daily routines to lessen environmental impact as a way to celebrate Earth Day. This year with so much of the world spending

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Celebrating in isolation

New words in our lives and our children lives are “isolation,” “social distancing” and “quarantine” not to mention “Covid-19” and “Coronavirus.” Not the words I’ve been wanting to explain or teach my children about but this is what life is

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Puddles and mud

Right now, in these times when our children are confined to their homes we are always searching for ways to keep them busy. Even though crazy things are happening in our world right now, the seasons are changing right before

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Toilet training tips

With all this time stuck at home and unable to go anywhere, this is the perfect time to toilet train any kiddos approaching this developmental stage. When toilet training kids it’s best to let them go around the house with

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Surviving isolation and COVID-19

Well, to say this is a new experience for all of us would be pretty accurate I think. I can not get over how quickly things have escalated. I am so happy we, as a province, are doing so much

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You are enough

What a refreshing thing to hear or read, “You’re enough!” This needs to be said to parents around you more often. I saw a wonderful post online about how mothers are thinking “Did I do enough, am I good enough?”

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Teething tips

There comes a time in each baby’s life when they are totally unhappy, even if they’re the happiest of babies who rarely cry – teething really can have that effect on a baby – it hurts. I can remember with

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Screen time

Anyone born into this world will grow up very familiar with screens in all sizes and shapes. They will most likely be holding one from infancy and will become very aware of all its functions amazingly quickly. They will not

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Reading is all around you

This week’s article is filled with tips and tricks to help increase reading and literacy with your children. Even though you probably know a lot of these tips and tricks, life gets busy and we . . .

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LOCAL EVENTS
Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

October 31, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

Holiday Farm Hop

Holiday Farm Hop

November 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come join us for the next Farm Hop which will be on November 1st and 2nd, 2025 from 10am to 3pm in the Chemin Cregheur area of Luskville, Quebec. This is a FREE event.

The Farm Hop was born out of a desire to share our farms and sustainable practices with our local community. The first of its kind in the area, we are hoping it will be embraced and loved for providing original, quality handmade wares and art, and further peoples knowledge on wellness and sustainability. I hope you can make it out support your local community!

Five farms and a vineyard will be participating and each farm has animals to see and will have their wares on offer as well as hosting other artisans (The artisans will be posted under each host). There are also Gatineau Park trails along Cregheur for some great hiking.

More info can be found at www.luskville.farm-hop.com.
NOTE: Please do not bring your dog(s) onto any of the farm properties.
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!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 7, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

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.

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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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