‘Where in the hell do you come from?’
October 9, 2024
An Ottawa Valley historian says expressions, not twang, are the core of local linguistic culture.
An Ottawa Valley historian says expressions, not twang, are the core of local linguistic culture.
The dining room at Little Red Wagon winery just outside of Shawville was standing room-only for the UPA’s (Union des producteurs agricoles) Outaouais-Laurentides sector congress
The MRC Pontiac hosted its third annual fundraiser breakfast for Centraide Outaouais on Wednesday morning at the RA centre in Campbell’s Bay in celebration of
Transcollines, a public transit provider in the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, is still searching for a service provider to operate an on-demand transit service in the
The Bambinos Universe early childhood centre (CPE) in Luskville opened its doors to its extended community on Friday afternoon to celebrate its 25th year in
This past weekend, for the first time ever, the Chutes Coulonge Park hosted a Lumberjack Day to raise money for the park’s revitalization. More than
Crafters, home bakers and other creators from across the Pontiac set up shop in Fort Coulonge on Saturday for the third annual fundraiser craft market
Karissa Rutledge, a neighbour and longtime friend of Doug and Reuben Hodgins, organized a benefit fundraiser for the brothers and their nephew Kyle Cockerell and
Ladysmith hosted the 39th annual Oktoberfest over the weekend celebrating German culture and its history in the area, and this year, for the first time
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
An Ottawa Valley historian says expressions, not twang, are the core of local linguistic culture.
The dining room at Little Red Wagon winery just outside of Shawville was standing room-only for the UPA’s (Union des producteurs agricoles) Outaouais-Laurentides sector congress on Friday night. Agricultural producers from across the Pontiac, as well as members of the
The MRC Pontiac hosted its third annual fundraiser breakfast for Centraide Outaouais on Wednesday morning at the RA centre in Campbell’s Bay in celebration of the charity organization’s 80th anniversary. The event raised $9,700 for Centraide, known in English
Transcollines, a public transit provider in the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, is still searching for a service provider to operate an on-demand transit service in the MRC Pontiac, and is confident it will find one by Dec. 2025. Transcollines has been
The Bambinos Universe early childhood centre (CPE) in Luskville opened its doors to its extended community on Friday afternoon to celebrate its 25th year in operation. The daycare centre’s assistant director Diane Daigle says that despite ongoing staffing and funding
This past weekend, for the first time ever, the Chutes Coulonge Park hosted a Lumberjack Day to raise money for the park’s revitalization. More than 150 people of all ages descended on the park in Mansfield to take part in
Crafters, home bakers and other creators from across the Pontiac set up shop in Fort Coulonge on Saturday for the third annual fundraiser craft market for L’EntourElle women’s shelter. The event is put on every year by Mansfield resident Angela
Karissa Rutledge, a neighbour and longtime friend of Doug and Reuben Hodgins, organized a benefit fundraiser for the brothers and their nephew Kyle Cockerell and his family, to support them as they build back their lives after losing their family
Ladysmith hosted the 39th annual Oktoberfest over the weekend celebrating German culture and its history in the area, and this year, for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the festivities ran for three days. “This is more in
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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