Where’s the juice?
The recent power outage and communications failure in upper Pontiac during the coldest time of the year should serve as a wake-up call for Hydro
The recent power outage and communications failure in upper Pontiac during the coldest time of the year should serve as a wake-up call for Hydro
Managing garbage is not sexy. You probably won’t get elected for having the best waste management strategy. The reality is that we cannot indefinitely use
It should not have come as a big surprise last week when Quebec’s minister responsible for the French language, Jean-François Roberge, called for the resignation
Anyone driving down the 148 at night is sure to see a common sight, headlights that are blindingly bright. This is not just annoying, but
As has been reported multiple times, the Pontiac, like most of the country, has a serious skilled labour shortage, especially with nurses, a familiar subject
Now that THE EQUITY’s 2022 Year and Review has wrapped up, it’s a good time to reflect on the exercise of overviewing the year gone
As reported in last week’s edition of THE EQUITY, the MRC Pontiac sent a letter requesting two Pontiac residents delete critical comments about the warden,
With the arrival of budget time across the Pontiac, many municipalities and the MRC have reportedly been put under strain to balance their budgets. The
It’s nice to wrap the year up on a good note. That’s a bit of a challenge after a year like 2022. It’s been a
With the failure of the last referendum on Quebec sovereignty almost 30 years ago, the idea that Canada could realistically break up has been put
The recent power outage and communications failure in upper Pontiac during the coldest time of the year should serve as a wake-up call for Hydro Quebec and policymakers. Residents of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester, Sheenboro, Waltham and Mansfield were stuck for hours
Managing garbage is not sexy. You probably won’t get elected for having the best waste management strategy. The reality is that we cannot indefinitely use the taxpayers’ money to support a residual waste management plan that is not performing especially
It should not have come as a big surprise last week when Quebec’s minister responsible for the French language, Jean-François Roberge, called for the resignation or firing of Ottawa’s recently-appointed anti-Islamophobia representative, Amira Elghawaby. Elghawaby’s alleged transgression came in 2019,
Anyone driving down the 148 at night is sure to see a common sight, headlights that are blindingly bright. This is not just annoying, but incredibly unsafe. Being blinded while driving at high speeds is a recipe for disaster. It
As has been reported multiple times, the Pontiac, like most of the country, has a serious skilled labour shortage, especially with nurses, a familiar subject in Josey Bouchard’s column on healthcare in the Pontiac. Giving people the financial space to
Now that THE EQUITY’s 2022 Year and Review has wrapped up, it’s a good time to reflect on the exercise of overviewing the year gone by. Over the past year, we’ve seen events of local, national and international significance. THE
As reported in last week’s edition of THE EQUITY, the MRC Pontiac sent a letter requesting two Pontiac residents delete critical comments about the warden, mayors and other MRC employees from their Facebook pages. This is the third time over
With the arrival of budget time across the Pontiac, many municipalities and the MRC have reportedly been put under strain to balance their budgets. The recent increase in inflation across the economy and the prospect of a looming recession make
It’s nice to wrap the year up on a good note. That’s a bit of a challenge after a year like 2022. It’s been a tough year and we need it to end. We need some down time. We need
With the failure of the last referendum on Quebec sovereignty almost 30 years ago, the idea that Canada could realistically break up has been put on the back burner. This stability has seemingly been solidified with the rise of 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!

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.

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.
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.
—————-
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.
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. — with Association Récréative Ladysmith/Ladysmith Recreation Committee.
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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