Santa season has officially arrived
November 9, 2024
Santa Claus and his entourage made several appearances in the Pontiac over the weekend, bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of children eager to meet with
Santa Claus and his entourage made several appearances in the Pontiac over the weekend, bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of children eager to meet with
The judge’s decision states that while the plaintiffs did “suffer sufficient prejudice”, their damages claim was filed too late.
Pontiac High School’s senior girls and junior boys basketball teams hosted their first games of the season on Thursday night in Shawville in front of
The 100 Mile Arts Network opened a new gallery and boutique in Wakefield on Thursday to a packed room full of artists, enthusiasts, supporters and
A new initiative matches new Pontiac residents with a temporary room in someone’s home while they find permanent housing.
Lifelong Calumet Island resident Chantal Corriveau was elected to be the seat three councillor for that municipality in a Nov. 3 byelection. The seat became
The MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais police confirmed in a Nov. 6 Facebook post that an investigation is under way into the Oct. 28 incident in which
Communities across the Pontiac are organizing Remembrance Day ceremonies this Sunday, Nov. 10 and Monday, Nov. 11, to remember and honour the soldiers who have
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities
On Monday morning Shawville stone mason Wade Ellison could be found rolling a massive ball of black yarn from one end of the town’s curling
Santa Claus and his entourage made several appearances in the Pontiac over the weekend, bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of children eager to meet with the jovial fellow and place their requests for what they hope to find under the
The judge’s decision states that while the plaintiffs did “suffer sufficient prejudice”, their damages claim was filed too late.
Pontiac High School’s senior girls and junior boys basketball teams hosted their first games of the season on Thursday night in Shawville in front of their home fans. The junior boys, who were kicking off their season against Division 4
The 100 Mile Arts Network opened a new gallery and boutique in Wakefield on Thursday to a packed room full of artists, enthusiasts, supporters and locals. The arts network began as a project of Theatre Wakefield back in 2017. When
A new initiative matches new Pontiac residents with a temporary room in someone’s home while they find permanent housing.
Lifelong Calumet Island resident Chantal Corriveau was elected to be the seat three councillor for that municipality in a Nov. 3 byelection. The seat became vacant after former councillor Pierre Jolicoeur passed away in July of this year. “They needed
The MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais police confirmed in a Nov. 6 Facebook post that an investigation is under way into the Oct. 28 incident in which a flaming trailer was parked at the Quyon fire hall.THE EQUITY heard from several witnesses
Communities across the Pontiac are organizing Remembrance Day ceremonies this Sunday, Nov. 10 and Monday, Nov. 11, to remember and honour the soldiers who have served to protect this nation, many of whom sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities from Luskville to Rapides des Joachims.
On Monday morning Shawville stone mason Wade Ellison could be found rolling a massive ball of black yarn from one end of the town’s curling rink to the other, and then freezing it in place with a small spray bottle.
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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