Bristol Historical Society celebrates 30 years
July 30, 2025
The Bristol Quebec Historical Society threw open the doors of the Jack Graham Community Centre Wednesday to celebrate 30 years of collecting and documenting first
The Bristol Quebec Historical Society threw open the doors of the Jack Graham Community Centre Wednesday to celebrate 30 years of collecting and documenting first
The centre is fundraising to keep its doors open while it reapplies for more reliable funding.
Mansfield weightlifter Xavier Lusignan is one step closer to his goal of qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games after setting a Canadian record at a
Local cattle breeders are gearing up to host others in their field, in both senses of the word. It just so happens that this year,
Sûreté du Québec divers located his body just after noon on July 29. He was confirmed to be dead an hour later, after they got
Cars lined up in the parking lot of Shawville’s Bethel Pentecostal Church on Saturday morning, waiting for their turn to be sprayed down and shined
A small group of diners gathered at the Portage du Fort municipal hall for a “spaghetti supper with a twist” on Saturday evening, organized by
Cars lined the parking lot of the Shawville arena and the surrounding fairgrounds on Friday evening to participate in the drive-in bingo fundraiser event hosted
Norway Bay’s Centennial Hall was jam-packed with friends and family of the 19 young actors in the community’s summer musical theater performance, a rendition of
The municipalities of Pontiac, Bristol, Clarendon, Portage du Fort and Shawville were hardest hit, with around 3,000 homes still disconnected from the power grid on
The Bristol Quebec Historical Society threw open the doors of the Jack Graham Community Centre Wednesday to celebrate 30 years of collecting and documenting first the history of Norway Bay and surrounds, before expanding their efforts and name in 2024
The centre is fundraising to keep its doors open while it reapplies for more reliable funding.
Mansfield weightlifter Xavier Lusignan is one step closer to his goal of qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games after setting a Canadian record at a recent international competition. The stage was the Pan-American Weightlifting Championships, a tournament the 21-year-old had
Local cattle breeders are gearing up to host others in their field, in both senses of the word. It just so happens that this year, the Quebec Angus Association and the Quebec Simmental Association are both hosting their annual field
Sûreté du Québec divers located his body just after noon on July 29. He was confirmed to be dead an hour later, after they got him to shore.
Cars lined up in the parking lot of Shawville’s Bethel Pentecostal Church on Saturday morning, waiting for their turn to be sprayed down and shined up, in support of a local Christian youth group’s fundraiser for its ongoing activities. After
A small group of diners gathered at the Portage du Fort municipal hall for a “spaghetti supper with a twist” on Saturday evening, organized by the town’s mayor Lynne Cameron as well as Portage resident Lise McCorriston as a fundraiser
Cars lined the parking lot of the Shawville arena and the surrounding fairgrounds on Friday evening to participate in the drive-in bingo fundraiser event hosted by the Pontiac Arena Fund (PAF), organized to help finance much-needed upgrades to the Shawville
Norway Bay’s Centennial Hall was jam-packed with friends and family of the 19 young actors in the community’s summer musical theater performance, a rendition of The Lorax, on Friday evening. Inside the hall, long wooden benches faced the small stage
The municipalities of Pontiac, Bristol, Clarendon, Portage du Fort and Shawville were hardest hit, with around 3,000 homes still disconnected from the power grid on Friday at noon, thanks to many downed trees and power lines across the region.
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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