Small Town Rootz rocks new life into Lakeside
August 10, 2024
Members of the Portage du Fort community were treated to a concert at the Lakeside Bar and Hotel on Saturday evening from the local duo
Members of the Portage du Fort community were treated to a concert at the Lakeside Bar and Hotel on Saturday evening from the local duo
La Fée des Bois Apothecary played host to the second annual Outaouais Herb Gathering Festival over the weekend in Greermount. Visitors, who came from across
Suzie Romain-Pullen has mixed feelings about deep fryers. In her almost 10 years of owning Suzie’s Diner in Bryson, the machines have been her livelihood.
Bristol’s Coronation Hall played host to the Pontiac Community Players on Thursday night as they rehearsed their summer production. The community theatre group is putting
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a collection of kitchen secrets from across the
Local activism group Citizens of the Pontiac is hoping to raise $30,000 to pay Pontiac’s imaging technicians what the province isn’t and keep them from
Man and his dog raising money for kids’ cancer research Eugene Hamelin had spent the entire month of July training for this. On Aug. 1
The community gathered to cheer on Julie Brousseau as she swam in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
The community’s Fund Day weekend included an Amazing Race, sand castle competitions, wheelbarrow races, and much more.
The Chapeau Agricultural Society official opened its new market building on Thursday afternoon.
Members of the Portage du Fort community were treated to a concert at the Lakeside Bar and Hotel on Saturday evening from the local duo Small Town Rootz. The event was organized by Angie Beausoleil, the bar’s manager, who said
La Fée des Bois Apothecary played host to the second annual Outaouais Herb Gathering Festival over the weekend in Greermount. Visitors, who came from across Quebec and Ontario, were invited to camp on the farm and partake in a series
Suzie Romain-Pullen has mixed feelings about deep fryers. In her almost 10 years of owning Suzie’s Diner in Bryson, the machines have been her livelihood. French fries, chicken fingers and onion rings, among other fried favourites, were enjoyed by many
Bristol’s Coronation Hall played host to the Pontiac Community Players on Thursday night as they rehearsed their summer production. The community theatre group is putting the final touches on its show, an adaptation of Toronto playwright David S. Craig’s Having
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a collection of kitchen secrets from across the region, published by Pontiac Printshop in 1968. Our recent rediscovery of this collection has inspired
Local activism group Citizens of the Pontiac is hoping to raise $30,000 to pay Pontiac’s imaging technicians what the province isn’t and keep them from leaving for higher paying jobs in early September.
Man and his dog raising money for kids’ cancer research Eugene Hamelin had spent the entire month of July training for this. On Aug. 1 the Norway Bay man kicked off a one-month challenge to bike as many kilometres as
The community gathered to cheer on Julie Brousseau as she swam in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
The community’s Fund Day weekend included an Amazing Race, sand castle competitions, wheelbarrow races, and much more.
The Chapeau Agricultural Society official opened its new market building on Thursday afternoon.
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!
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
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