Confidentiality at the Shawville Hospital
May 4, 2021
To whom it may concern, I’d like to stay anonymous, to protect the parties involved in this situation. Recently my family has had their medical
To whom it may concern, I’d like to stay anonymous, to protect the parties involved in this situation. Recently my family has had their medical
Dear Editor, As a recent subscriber to THE EQUITY who has lived in the Pontiac since April, 2017 and who lived in Ontario for many
Dear Editor, While these words, spoken by Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg, were related to the cause of . . .
April 19th is the first of many stressful days for expectant mothers in the Pontiac. Indeed, the checkpoints that will be . . .
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the recent article in THE EQUITY which emphasized my concern about sufficient dosage supply for our permanent
Dear Editor, I was intrigued by the title of your editorial (April 7th, 2021): “CAQ gets a failing grade.” While the meandering editorial seems to
Dear Editor, I heard a doctor on the radio saying that the social restrictions of the pandemic are likely to cause people to lose track
Dear Editor, Days are warmer and longer now, you probably noticed that. As snowbanks melt, forgotten treasures appear. Some wildflowers are already in bloom and
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the letter by Josey Bouchard regarding the closed obstetrics unit at the Pontiac Hospital. I share the
To whom it may concern, I’d like to stay anonymous, to protect the parties involved in this situation. Recently my family has had their medical information (the result of a COVID test) shared with the public. That information is meant
Dear Editor, As a recent subscriber to THE EQUITY who has lived in the Pontiac since April, 2017 and who lived in Ontario for many years, I felt it necessary to respond to your editorial. As an elected representative of
Dear Editor, While these words, spoken by Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg, were related to the cause of . . .
April 19th is the first of many stressful days for expectant mothers in the Pontiac. Indeed, the checkpoints that will be . . .
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the recent article in THE EQUITY which emphasized my concern about sufficient dosage supply for our permanent residents. For most regions of Quebec, the dosage provided is based on . . .
Dear Editor, I was intrigued by the title of your editorial (April 7th, 2021): “CAQ gets a failing grade.” While the meandering editorial seems to address the issues of poor school ventilation and the care and treatment of seniors during
Dear Editor, I heard a doctor on the radio saying that the social restrictions of the pandemic are likely to cause people to lose track of things that they used to remember easily. The routines we used to follow have
Dear Editor, Days are warmer and longer now, you probably noticed that. As snowbanks melt, forgotten treasures appear. Some wildflowers are already in bloom and ephemeral puddles prepare to burgeon with insects, amphibians and waterfowl. On my way from the
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the letter by Josey Bouchard regarding the closed obstetrics unit at the Pontiac Hospital. I share the frustration and concern about the length of time that this crucial department has been closed.
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
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
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.
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