
Nolan elected Conservative candidate for Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi riding
In what was a close vote, Brian Nolan of Chelsea, Que. has been elected to be the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) candidate for the

In what was a close vote, Brian Nolan of Chelsea, Que. has been elected to be the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) candidate for the

Spectators wrapped themselves in blankets and filled the stands at the Shawville arena on Saturday morning for the Shawville Figure Skating Club’s annual holiday performance,

An 18-year-old man from Shawville has died following a collision on Highway 17 in Renfrew County early the morning of Friday, Dec. 13, according to

The Chutes Coulonge Park is once again welcoming people to visit its annual Festival of Lights which sees its namesake waterfalls, over 40 metres tall,

Pontiac’s community radio station CHIP FM hosted its annual general meeting on Wednesday evening to update its members on its finances and present highlights from

The Shawville-Clarendon Library hosted local scholar John Ward on Thursday evening for the launch of his new book, Indigenous Disability Studies. In this book, which

After surviving a fire, an economic recession, and the arrival of big box stores, the longtime Shawville mainstay will be closing up shop before the

Eh oui! Le Père Noël a dû subir un procès pour introduction par effraction et tentative de vol jeudi dernier à l’École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC).

A dentist at the North Pole? That was the premise of Pontiac High School’s holiday theatre production held in the school’s auditorium on Wednesday night.

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

In what was a close vote, Brian Nolan of Chelsea, Que. has been elected to be the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) candidate for the Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi riding in the next federal election. Party members in the riding gathered at

Spectators wrapped themselves in blankets and filled the stands at the Shawville arena on Saturday morning for the Shawville Figure Skating Club’s annual holiday performance, this year titled “An Enchanted Christmas.” Approximately 100 skaters of varying levels got to show

An 18-year-old man from Shawville has died following a collision on Highway 17 in Renfrew County early the morning of Friday, Dec. 13, according to a press release from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). “At approximately 5:30 a.m., Renfrew OPP

The Chutes Coulonge Park is once again welcoming people to visit its annual Festival of Lights which sees its namesake waterfalls, over 40 metres tall, transformed into a canvas for a dazzling display of lights. This year the festival offers

Pontiac’s community radio station CHIP FM hosted its annual general meeting on Wednesday evening to update its members on its finances and present highlights from its 2023-2024 year, which ended in August. The annual report distributed at the meeting describes

The Shawville-Clarendon Library hosted local scholar John Ward on Thursday evening for the launch of his new book, Indigenous Disability Studies. In this book, which was both edited by Ward and contains several chapters written by him, Ward brings together

After surviving a fire, an economic recession, and the arrival of big box stores, the longtime Shawville mainstay will be closing up shop before the end of this month, just over 50 years after owners Richard and Carolyn Meisner bought

Eh oui! Le Père Noël a dû subir un procès pour introduction par effraction et tentative de vol jeudi dernier à l’École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC). Une pièce de théâtre intitulée Le procès du Père Noël, des chorégraphies de danse et

A dentist at the North Pole? That was the premise of Pontiac High School’s holiday theatre production held in the school’s auditorium on Wednesday night. The short play, called A Christmas Pageant, features Hermey the Elf (played by Robin Lottes)

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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