
PHS welcomes province’s cellphone ban, says nuance will be needed
The school was already working on its own version of a full ban when the province announced its plans.

The school was already working on its own version of a full ban when the province announced its plans.

French and English learners alike got out of their comfort zones on May 7 for a conversational language exchange at Shawville’s Café 349. Put on

Pontiacers in need of basic dental care this week have one more reason to smile, as the county’s newest dental hygiene clinic welcomed patients for

The site is designed to help residents and newcomers find longterm homes in the region.

We checked in with the candidates who weren’t elected to hear what they made of last week’s results.

While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river

Twenty-three Pontiac entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Fort Coulonge Saturday for the second annual Pontiac Business Expo, organized by the Centre de loisir

The St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville held its first official labyrinth walk on Saturday since the unveiling of the path painted on the floor

The Fort Coulonge Golden Age Club was packed Saturday night for the club’s first sea pie supper since the group lowered its minimum age for

More than 60 mothers and local artisans gathered at the Shawville Arena Saturday morning to participate in the first ever mom-to-mom market put on by

The school was already working on its own version of a full ban when the province announced its plans.

French and English learners alike got out of their comfort zones on May 7 for a conversational language exchange at Shawville’s Café 349. Put on by the Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ), the event provided a space for the

Pontiacers in need of basic dental care this week have one more reason to smile, as the county’s newest dental hygiene clinic welcomed patients for the first time on May 12. Blanche Pontiac, located on Front Street in Campbell’s Bay,

The site is designed to help residents and newcomers find longterm homes in the region.

We checked in with the candidates who weren’t elected to hear what they made of last week’s results.

While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river are breathing a sigh of relief as rising flood levels seem to be stabilizing, and

Twenty-three Pontiac entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Fort Coulonge Saturday for the second annual Pontiac Business Expo, organized by the Centre de loisir des Draveurs arena committee.Business owners spent the day networking with other entrepreneurs and potential customers

The St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville held its first official labyrinth walk on Saturday since the unveiling of the path painted on the floor of its community hall last summer. The event was facilitated by Jean Macnab, a warden

The Fort Coulonge Golden Age Club was packed Saturday night for the club’s first sea pie supper since the group lowered its minimum age for members from 65 to 50 years old this past summer. Secretary and treasurer Rosalie Boucher

More than 60 mothers and local artisans gathered at the Shawville Arena Saturday morning to participate in the first ever mom-to-mom market put on by the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS), organized as a fundraiser for the arena. The market featured
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.
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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