The new Caisse Desjardins in Mansfield and Pontefract officially welcomed clients into its new building on Wednesday with an open house featuring food, drink and
Families from all over the Pontiac enjoyed some morning fishing by the Mill Dam Park creek in Shawville on Saturday for the annual kids fishing
Picard’s U-Pick closes after 26 years Michael Picard loves farming because he gets to witness life blossoming right in front of his eyes. “It’s really
Non-profit blames high interest rates The Pontiac chapter of the Société d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) held its 39th annual general meeting at Otter
When Phil Holmes found his family’s dog Betty lying comatose on his farm in Clarendon on Sunday morning, he knew something was wrong.“Whatever it was,
English-language school boards in the province are celebrating a temporary victory after the provincial appeals court ruled it will continue to allow communication in English
Brauwerk Hoffman owner Todd Hoffman has announced he will run as the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for the Pontiac riding in next year’s
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the Conservative nomination in the federal riding of Pontiac. Mark Buzan lives in the Plateau area of
Concerned individuals and community groups from various backgrounds have formed a coalition with Outaouais healthcare professionals in an attempt to bring greater attention to the
In early May, Cheryl Bezoine took a road trip to visit horses of a rare breed she had been curious about for years, had spent
The new Caisse Desjardins in Mansfield and Pontefract officially welcomed clients into its new building on Wednesday with an open house featuring food, drink and tours of the facility. The new building, at 243 Rue Hérault in Mansfield, has been
Families from all over the Pontiac enjoyed some morning fishing by the Mill Dam Park creek in Shawville on Saturday for the annual kids fishing derby. Organized by the Municipality of Shawville, the event featured door prizes, as well as
Picard’s U-Pick closes after 26 years Michael Picard loves farming because he gets to witness life blossoming right in front of his eyes. “It’s really something to watch stuff grow,” he told THE EQUITY over the phone last week, only
Non-profit blames high interest rates The Pontiac chapter of the Société d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) held its 39th annual general meeting at Otter Lake’s Raymond Johnston Community Centre on June 5 to update the public on the work
When Phil Holmes found his family’s dog Betty lying comatose on his farm in Clarendon on Sunday morning, he knew something was wrong.“Whatever it was, it hit her fast because she was about 30 feet away from her normal place
English-language school boards in the province are celebrating a temporary victory after the provincial appeals court ruled it will continue to allow communication in English inside of school boards and with other English-speaking bodies. Earlier this month, a provincial appeals
Brauwerk Hoffman owner Todd Hoffman has announced he will run as the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for the Pontiac riding in next year’s federal election. The announcement came at an event hosted at his Campbell’s Bay brewery on
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the Conservative nomination in the federal riding of Pontiac. Mark Buzan lives in the Plateau area of Gatineau with his wife and son where he owns and runs a company that manages
Concerned individuals and community groups from various backgrounds have formed a coalition with Outaouais healthcare professionals in an attempt to bring greater attention to the urgent needs of the region’s healthcare network. The coalition, named SOS Outaouais, was organized by
In early May, Cheryl Bezoine took a road trip to visit horses of a rare breed she had been curious about for years, had spent hours reading about online, but had never seen in person. Bezoine and her husband Vincent
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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