The farmers’ market season is knocking at the door. Soon, locally made preserves, home grown vegetables and meats, and a wide assortment of other trinkets
by Charles Dickson Clarendon May 5, 2024 A dozen or so rocketry enthusiasts descended on a patch of wide, open farmland just east of Shawville
by Glen Hartle Calumet Island May 4, 2024 The Bryson Grand Calumet Fire Department (BGCP) hosted its annual poker run event on Saturday, with just
by Guillaume Laflamme Fort Coulonge May 4, 2024 Over 30 businesses set up shop at the iceless Centre de loisir des Draveurs arena in Fort
by Charles Dickson Ladysmith May 4, 2024 Ernie and Cathy Pasch were commuting almost two hours every day to their jobs in Renfrew when the
by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Ottawa May 4, 2024 Pontiac High School theatre teacher and Clarendon farmer Phil Holmes is making a gradual return to the
Community briefed on presence of Eurasian milfoil in Farm Lake and Petit Lac Cayamant by Charles Dickson Otter Lake May 4, 2024 Sixty-five people attended
by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Fort Coulonge May 1, 2024 Community leaders from across Quebec met in Fort Coulonge last week to exchange ideas about best
by Guillaume Laflamme Mansfield and Pontefract May 3, 2024 Mansfield and Pontefract celebrated the official opening of the municipality’s outdoor stopover along Highway 148 across
by Guillaume Laflamme Fort Coulonge May 4, 2024 Women clad in fashionable dresses and dainty hats – think Audrey Hepburn circa My Fair Lady –
The farmers’ market season is knocking at the door. Soon, locally made preserves, home grown vegetables and meats, and a wide assortment of other trinkets and crafts will be reliably available at various locations around the Pontiac, every week. Here
by Charles Dickson Clarendon May 5, 2024 A dozen or so rocketry enthusiasts descended on a patch of wide, open farmland just east of Shawville on Sunday morning to do what they love to do most, launch their rockets. Bill
by Glen Hartle Calumet Island May 4, 2024 The Bryson Grand Calumet Fire Department (BGCP) hosted its annual poker run event on Saturday, with just over one hundred all-terrain vehicles venturing out into the warm and sunny day to follow
by Guillaume Laflamme Fort Coulonge May 4, 2024 Over 30 businesses set up shop at the iceless Centre de loisir des Draveurs arena in Fort Coulonge on Saturday for the arena’s first annual business exposition. “It’s the first of its
by Charles Dickson Ladysmith May 4, 2024 Ernie and Cathy Pasch were commuting almost two hours every day to their jobs in Renfrew when the opportunity came up to take over the hotel in Ladysmith. That was 25 years ago.
by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Ottawa May 4, 2024 Pontiac High School theatre teacher and Clarendon farmer Phil Holmes is making a gradual return to the stage with his longtime passion of opera singing. On Saturday evening, Holmes joined the Rideau
Community briefed on presence of Eurasian milfoil in Farm Lake and Petit Lac Cayamant by Charles Dickson Otter Lake May 4, 2024 Sixty-five people attended a public forum in Otter Lake on Saturday morning to hear from the municipal council
by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Fort Coulonge May 1, 2024 Community leaders from across Quebec met in Fort Coulonge last week to exchange ideas about best practices for developing recreational and leisure facilities and programming in rural communities. The two-day conference,
by Guillaume Laflamme Mansfield and Pontefract May 3, 2024 Mansfield and Pontefract celebrated the official opening of the municipality’s outdoor stopover along Highway 148 across from the George Bryson House on Friday. The new stopover features covered picnic tables, an
by Guillaume Laflamme Fort Coulonge May 4, 2024 Women clad in fashionable dresses and dainty hats – think Audrey Hepburn circa My Fair Lady – spent Saturday afternoon at a high tea event put on by Shawville’s Bethel Pentecostal Church
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
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
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.
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
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