Dear Editor, The Pontiac Timber Producer Board is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, situated in Shawville, Que. We represent 3,650 private woodlot owners in the Pontiac.
Dear Editor, This time last year, COVID came to Canada. Just before that, coincidentally, we had stocked up on toilet paper. Then, suddenly, toilet paper
Dear Editor, Excuse me for protesting, but I have little else to do. I do not condone unnecessary destruction of local businesses. I’m not allowed
Dear Editor, I would first like to state that I have never written a letter to the editor in my life and for the first
Dear Editor, Upon reading your editorial of Jan. 20, “Speaking Out” I felt compelled to respond, though not because I disagree with you in regards
A lot of the time, when discussing the various pandemic measures implemented by multiple levels of government, there is a lot of uncertainty as to
Dear Editor, We are now one week into the unprecedented Quebec curfew and one week into the start of vaccinations, at least for the most
Last week, a resident of Shawville or the surrounding environs decided that they had reached a breaking point. Nearly a year into the maelstrom of
Dear Editor, This year the COVID-19 pandemic has shown we can no longer afford to ignore the long-standing issues with long-term care and home care.
Dear Editor, What happened Jan. 6 2021? Riots on Capitol Hill, Washington DC? Trump’s role was key to inciting insurrection. Astonishing. In the USA. Really?
Dear Editor, The Pontiac Timber Producer Board is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, situated in Shawville, Que. We represent 3,650 private woodlot owners in the Pontiac. Our mission is the production and marketing of wood volumes harvested from Pontiac’s private forests,
Dear Editor, This time last year, COVID came to Canada. Just before that, coincidentally, we had stocked up on toilet paper. Then, suddenly, toilet paper was rationed (after irrational panic buying), and I began to worry that word would get
Dear Editor, Excuse me for protesting, but I have little else to do. I do not condone unnecessary destruction of local businesses. I’m not allowed to buy shoes or clothes, but I can protest. I’m not allowed to get nails
Dear Editor, I would first like to state that I have never written a letter to the editor in my life and for the first time I feel that this particular subject warrants writing about. For the fifth time I
Dear Editor, Upon reading your editorial of Jan. 20, “Speaking Out” I felt compelled to respond, though not because I disagree with you in regards to vandalism it is appalling and should not be condoned, but because a good editorial
A lot of the time, when discussing the various pandemic measures implemented by multiple levels of government, there is a lot of uncertainty as to the effects. It’s only natural, this is a once in a lifetime event (hopefully) and
Dear Editor, We are now one week into the unprecedented Quebec curfew and one week into the start of vaccinations, at least for the most vulnerable members of our community and those that care for them. We are however also
Last week, a resident of Shawville or the surrounding environs decided that they had reached a breaking point. Nearly a year into the maelstrom of this pandemic, they finally decided that enough was enough. For whatever reason, either a YouTube
Dear Editor, This year the COVID-19 pandemic has shown we can no longer afford to ignore the long-standing issues with long-term care and home care. More than 80 per cent of COVID-19 deaths in Canada occurred in long-term care facilities,
Dear Editor, What happened Jan. 6 2021? Riots on Capitol Hill, Washington DC? Trump’s role was key to inciting insurrection. Astonishing. In the USA. Really? I am thankful that I live in Canada and not the USA. To me, Canada
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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