
Shawville dollar store reopens in former Stedmans building
Shawville’s Chateau Du Dollar Plus owner Amreen Akhtar welcomed loyal customers at her store’s grand opening at its new location in the old Stedmans building

Shawville’s Chateau Du Dollar Plus owner Amreen Akhtar welcomed loyal customers at her store’s grand opening at its new location in the old Stedmans building

Marché Bristol Market launched its 2025 market season on Saturday with an Easter-themed vendors’ event at the Jack Graham Community Centre. “Somebody asked if we

The Otter Lake Recreation Association (OLRA) hosted its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. Tara Richard, the RA’s secretary, said the free event is a

A crowd of spectators lined the Front Street bridge in Campbell’s Bay on Saturday afternoon, anxiously watching a group of rubber ducks bob their way

Around 20 palliative care volunteers were recognized with a brunch and visit to Pine Lodge’s sugar shack, organized by CISSSO. Here, four of them share

A year and a half after the Pontiac user committee re-established itself in the region with the mandate of advocating for better health services for

The Pontiac Forest Products Producers Board says lack of members and local mills has put its future into question.

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


Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department chief Lee Laframboise is warning people to be prepared when burning brush this spring so the fire doesn’t get out of control.

Shawville’s Chateau Du Dollar Plus owner Amreen Akhtar welcomed loyal customers at her store’s grand opening at its new location in the old Stedmans building Saturday morning, two blocks west of its former location.

Marché Bristol Market launched its 2025 market season on Saturday with an Easter-themed vendors’ event at the Jack Graham Community Centre. “Somebody asked if we were doing an Easter market. So we thought, we’ll gauge the interest and see if

The Otter Lake Recreation Association (OLRA) hosted its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. Tara Richard, the RA’s secretary, said the free event is a way to get kids and parents together. “They get to come out and run around,”

A crowd of spectators lined the Front Street bridge in Campbell’s Bay on Saturday afternoon, anxiously watching a group of rubber ducks bob their way down a stream, towards the duck race finish line. Five hundred ducks were purchased to

Around 20 palliative care volunteers were recognized with a brunch and visit to Pine Lodge’s sugar shack, organized by CISSSO. Here, four of them share their reasons for giving their time.

A year and a half after the Pontiac user committee re-established itself in the region with the mandate of advocating for better health services for this corner of the Outaouais, it’s finding its services are still little known to residents.

The Pontiac Forest Products Producers Board says lack of members and local mills has put its future into question.

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


Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department chief Lee Laframboise is warning people to be prepared when burning brush this spring so the fire doesn’t get out of control. He said 16 firefighters responded to a call on Clarendon’s Ninth Line on Sunday afternoon,
            
            
        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
            
            
        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!
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