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Environmental organization to grow green renovations sector in the Outaouais by K.C. Jordan GatineAU May 7, 2024 An Outaouais environmental organization has received $462,000 from

Shawville sidewalks get lit

by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Shawville May. 13, 2024 Illumination of the Main Street sidewalk in Shawville is no longer at the whims of often faulty

Six more councils rescind support for incinerator by Charles Dickson Pontiac May 14, 2024 In decisions rendered at their regular monthly council meetings last week,

Feds award money to repair Des Joachims bridge on the Ottawa Construction will cause periodic closures through summer months by Guillaume Laflamme Rapides des joachims

Environmental organization to grow green renovations sector in the Outaouais by K.C. Jordan GatineAU May 7, 2024 An Outaouais environmental organization has received $462,000 from the federal Natural Resources department to develop an energy-efficient residential home renovations market in the

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Building potted bouquets for Mother’s Day

by Guillaume Laflamme Shawville May 9, 2024 Children and their parents gathered at the Shawville Community Lodge on Thursday to build a potted floral arrangement for their mothers and learn about gardening in the process. The event was organized by

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New reporter joins THE EQUITY team

by K.C. Jordan Shawville May 15, 2024 My name is K.C, and I’m new to the Pontiac region! I’m exicted to get to know the area. I grew up in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, then moved to the port city

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Quyon’s Barbotte Supper makes a comeback

by Guillaume Laflamme Quyon May 9, 2024 Quyon locals enjoyed a feast of barbotte and homemade french fries for the first time in 15 years on Thursday evening, celebrating the return of the the Quyon Legion’s Barbotte Supper tradition. The

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Mother’s Day pop-up market in Shawville

by Guillaume Laflamme Shawville May 12, 2024 Pontiac moms were treated to a shopping spree and brunch this weekend at a Mother’s Day pop-up market hosted at the Shawville Recreation Association. The event, organized by Nikki Stephens and Lana Cowley,

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PHS students try university for a week

by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Shawville May 13, 2024 A dozen students from Pontiac High School recently spent a week getting a feel for what it would be like to attend university in the nation’s capital. Each of the 12 grade

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Shawville sidewalks get lit

by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Shawville May. 13, 2024 Illumination of the Main Street sidewalk in Shawville is no longer at the whims of often faulty Hydro Québec street lights. In April, the municipality installed 12 solar-powered street lamps along the

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Six more councils rescind support for incinerator by Charles Dickson Pontiac May 14, 2024 In decisions rendered at their regular monthly council meetings last week, the municipalities of Campbell’s Bay, Fort Coulonge and Mansfield and Pontefract withdrew their support for

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Feds award money to repair Des Joachims bridge on the Ottawa Construction will cause periodic closures through summer months by Guillaume Laflamme Rapides des joachims May 7, 2024 The Government of Canada has awarded $1.2 million to contractor Groupe Lapalme

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LOCAL EVENTS
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

Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers - November 7 (Home Game)

Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers - November 7 (Home Game)

November 7, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Where:  Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang

When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)

Regular Season Home Game #3 – Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers. Warmup at 7:15 p.m. 

Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1554

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.

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!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 14, 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

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