
Quebec budget to force further healthcare, education cuts, critics say
People working in healthcare and education in the Outaouais are criticizing the Quebec government’s 2025/2026 budget, tabled last week, for not investing enough in these

People working in healthcare and education in the Outaouais are criticizing the Quebec government’s 2025/2026 budget, tabled last week, for not investing enough in these

The Pontiac syndicate of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) had a lively debate about increasing union dues before it could officially begin its 2025

The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce brought together local business owners, organization directors and municipal leaders from across the Pontiac last Wednesday evening for a discussion

Hydro-Québec hosted an open house in Quyon on Mar. 26 to address the public’s concerns about upcoming work on the power lines. The company is

The MRC Pontiac has released the results of a territory-wide housing survey it conducted a year ago in a statistical report highlighting key stats and

Five candidates are running to represent the residents of the Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi riding on Parliament Hill. Catch up on who they are and what they

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

Four Pontiac municipalities are taking a new approach to community project development this year, one that will see greater participation and input from the municipalities’

The Fort Coulonge Comets hosted a final home opener for all of the association’s minor hockey teams on Sunday at the Centre de Loisirs des

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

People working in healthcare and education in the Outaouais are criticizing the Quebec government’s 2025/2026 budget, tabled last week, for not investing enough in these critical social services. The $165-billion budget, titled “For a strong Québec,” was pitched by Finance

The Pontiac syndicate of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) had a lively debate about increasing union dues before it could officially begin its 2025 annual general assembly on Mar. 27. The meeting’s start was delayed by about 40 minutes

The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce brought together local business owners, organization directors and municipal leaders from across the Pontiac last Wednesday evening for a discussion about how to make sense of the chaos caused by tariff threats, and how to

Hydro-Québec hosted an open house in Quyon on Mar. 26 to address the public’s concerns about upcoming work on the power lines. The company is planning to upgrade the nearly hundred-year-old transmission lines between Quyon and Wyman in the coming

The MRC Pontiac has released the results of a territory-wide housing survey it conducted a year ago in a statistical report highlighting key stats and takeaways. The survey, opened in Feb. 2024, was available to the public for two months

Five candidates are running to represent the residents of the Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi riding on Parliament Hill. Catch up on who they are and what they care about here.

As part of an ongoing series, we have been 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.

Four Pontiac municipalities are taking a new approach to community project development this year, one that will see greater participation and input from the municipalities’ residents. The initiative, called “participatory budgeting,” will invite community members in Otter Lake, Allumette Island,

The Fort Coulonge Comets hosted a final home opener for all of the association’s minor hockey teams on Sunday at the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs arena in Fort Coulonge. Six Comets teams took the ice for the final game

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
            
            
        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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