
Danford ATV accident causes life-threatening injuries
A 70-year-old man was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries following an ATV collision in Alleyn and Cawood over the weekend, according to information from

A 70-year-old man was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries following an ATV collision in Alleyn and Cawood over the weekend, according to information from

Six firefighters were honoured for their dedication to the Campbell’s Bay Litchfield Fire Department at its annual firemen’s ball on Saturday night. Arran Jenkins was

The Shawville Giant Tiger recently donated $3,500 to the McDowell Elementary School Home and School committee, which will be given directly to the school’s breakfast

Outaouais public health authority CISSSO is warning residents of a potential measles exposure that occurred at a Gatineau farm in late April. In a May

Four women in Pontiac municipal politics gathered on Apr. 30 to discuss their experiences and answer questions from other women curious about running for local

The Pontiac Tourism Association (PTA) announced the upcoming launch of a new website at its annual general meeting Apr. 30 at Café Downtown in Fort

Tuesday evening’s violent winds left thousands of Pontiac residents without power for almost 24 hours, some for longer. While most have been reconnected to the

Sophie Chatel will be representing this riding on Parliament Hill for a second term, winning over half the vote.

As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a

Local musician Erin Davis, who usually plays with her heavy metal band Beyond Driven under the name Erin Maiden, has released her first song as

A 70-year-old man was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries following an ATV collision in Alleyn and Cawood over the weekend, according to information from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). While other media are reporting the man has since passed

Six firefighters were honoured for their dedication to the Campbell’s Bay Litchfield Fire Department at its annual firemen’s ball on Saturday night. Arran Jenkins was voted by peers as this year’s junior firefighter of the year, an award that goes

The Shawville Giant Tiger recently donated $3,500 to the McDowell Elementary School Home and School committee, which will be given directly to the school’s breakfast club so it can continue to feed the increasing number of children being signed up

Outaouais public health authority CISSSO is warning residents of a potential measles exposure that occurred at a Gatineau farm in late April. In a May 2 press release, CISSSO said two people visiting Éco des champs farm, located at 482

Four women in Pontiac municipal politics gathered on Apr. 30 to discuss their experiences and answer questions from other women curious about running for local office in the next municipal elections. The panel, called En route vers ma première campagne

The Pontiac Tourism Association (PTA) announced the upcoming launch of a new website at its annual general meeting Apr. 30 at Café Downtown in Fort Coulonge that it hopes will increase visibility for local businesses. President Emma Judd said the

Tuesday evening’s violent winds left thousands of Pontiac residents without power for almost 24 hours, some for longer. While most have been reconnected to the grid, the clean up of the wreckage the storm caused will be a much longer

Sophie Chatel will be representing this riding on Parliament Hill for a second term, winning over half the vote.

As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a collection of kitchen secrets from across the region, published by Pontiac Printshop in 1968. Our

Local musician Erin Davis, who usually plays with her heavy metal band Beyond Driven under the name Erin Maiden, has released her first song as a solo artist dedicated to her stepfather, Rock Soucie, who lost a nine-year battle with
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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