Community rallies behind Hodgins family after fire destroys home
October 2, 2024
After a fire destroyed the entire Clarendon home of Doug and Reuben Hodgins and the future home of their nephew Kyle Cockerell and his family,
After a fire destroyed the entire Clarendon home of Doug and Reuben Hodgins and the future home of their nephew Kyle Cockerell and his family,
A portion of the road work scheduled to be completed this fall on the four-lane section of Highway 148 in Luskville has been pushed until
A 14-year-old Pontiac High School student will be travelling to Budapest, Hungary this weekend to compete in world darts championships. Nathan Brown will be
Hundreds of students at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge spent Friday afternoon completing the high school’s first Terry Fox Run since the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the tradition.
A lawsuit filed against the Municipality of Litchfield had its first day in court last Thursday at the Campbell’s Bay courthouse. The three plaintiffs, siblings
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation happens annually on Sept. 30 and honours the children who endured residential schools, some of whom made it
After growing up in Bristol, Isabelle Gagnon left home to become a chiropractor. Seven years later, with a shiny new doctorate in chiropractic from the
Saturday morning, cars gathered at Café Downtown in Fort Coulonge to participate in a car rally scavenger hunt designed to teach participants about the town’s
For the last two weekends, archaeologists and members of the public have been carefully and diligently scraping and sweeping away layers of dirt covering the
Three representatives of the Municipality of Alleyn and Cawood traveled to Quebec City last week for the Federation of Quebec Municipalities conference, where they did
After a fire destroyed the entire Clarendon home of Doug and Reuben Hodgins and the future home of their nephew Kyle Cockerell and his family, community members have rallied to support them as they get back on their feet. The
A portion of the road work scheduled to be completed this fall on the four-lane section of Highway 148 in Luskville has been pushed until next spring due to budgetary restrictions at the provincial level. Because the long-awaited highway repairs
A 14-year-old Pontiac High School student will be travelling to Budapest, Hungary this weekend to compete in world darts championships. Nathan Brown will be competing in three tournaments between Oct. 9 and 13, including the World Junior Masters, one
Hundreds of students at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge spent Friday afternoon completing the high school’s first Terry Fox Run since the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the tradition. Over 200 of the school’s 350 students and 90 per cent of the school’s staff
A lawsuit filed against the Municipality of Litchfield had its first day in court last Thursday at the Campbell’s Bay courthouse. The three plaintiffs, siblings Colleen McGuire, Michael McGuire and Mary Ellen McGuire, are suing Litchfield for nearly $15,000 in
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation happens annually on Sept. 30 and honours the children who endured residential schools, some of whom made it through and some of whom did not, as well as their families and communities. In
After growing up in Bristol, Isabelle Gagnon left home to become a chiropractor. Seven years later, with a shiny new doctorate in chiropractic from the University of Québec at Trois-Rivières, she returned home to start her own business. Opened in
Saturday morning, cars gathered at Café Downtown in Fort Coulonge to participate in a car rally scavenger hunt designed to teach participants about the town’s history. Lana Marie Cowley, who works at Café Downtown, organized the event. “The car rally
For the last two weekends, archaeologists and members of the public have been carefully and diligently scraping and sweeping away layers of dirt covering the foundation of a building that was likely used as a trading post on the Ottawa
Three representatives of the Municipality of Alleyn and Cawood traveled to Quebec City last week for the Federation of Quebec Municipalities conference, where they did not miss the opportunity to spread the word about their ongoing fight to change the
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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