More than a little concerned
September 29, 2020
Dear Editor, During a zoom town hall sponsored by the La Pêche Coalition for a Green New Deal held Sept. 8, I asked William Amos,
Dear Editor, During a zoom town hall sponsored by the La Pêche Coalition for a Green New Deal held Sept. 8, I asked William Amos,
Dear Editor, Everyone knows that you file your taxes on April 30 and you can be rest assured that your bill will be in the
Dear Editor, The world is coming of age. War is out of date. Power bases are changing — at last, but slowly. Robert Wills’ essay
Last week’s news cycle was especially lively, with things kicking off again in Ottawa, starting with a throne speech. There are plenty of notable new
Dear Editor, No matter what party is in power, when they decide how to spend money, the opposition will surely contest it as being a
Dear Editor, As we safely restart our economy in the midst of a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic keeps transforming Canadian society, imposing day-to-day
Well, it’s happened. It appears that now there’s a COVID case that’s been confirmed in the MRC. I say appears because the news wasn’t revealed
La Voix du PONTIAC-PONTIAC Voice notes that the nursing shortage is still as problematic and that this shortage is even harming the intensive care unit
Over the weekend there was a significant disruption to the emergency and intensive care units at the Gatineau Hospital. Nurses in both departments staged a
Dear Editor, I have friends, siblings and in-laws scattered over most of North America and I hear from them about troubles that occur in their
Dear Editor, During a zoom town hall sponsored by the La Pêche Coalition for a Green New Deal held Sept. 8, I asked William Amos, MP for the Pontiac, whether he would press his government to implement a National Nuclear
Dear Editor, Everyone knows that you file your taxes on April 30 and you can be rest assured that your bill will be in the mail within eight weeks. Very quick turnaround isn’t it? File an Indian Status form or
Dear Editor, The world is coming of age. War is out of date. Power bases are changing — at last, but slowly. Robert Wills’ essay should be read and pondered by all who are privileged toknow THE EQUITY. Rev. Mary
Last week’s news cycle was especially lively, with things kicking off again in Ottawa, starting with a throne speech. There are plenty of notable new announcements to discuss, as well as a lot of old ones. In the former category,
Dear Editor, No matter what party is in power, when they decide how to spend money, the opposition will surely contest it as being a frivolous waste, when something else is obviously more important. With a federal election a looming
Dear Editor, As we safely restart our economy in the midst of a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic keeps transforming Canadian society, imposing day-to-day governance decisions to support people and businesses. With vaccines still months away, the fight against
Well, it’s happened. It appears that now there’s a COVID case that’s been confirmed in the MRC. I say appears because the news wasn’t revealed through formal channels. The woman who tested positive, who works for the local health authority
La Voix du PONTIAC-PONTIAC Voice notes that the nursing shortage is still as problematic and that this shortage is even harming the intensive care unit at the Gatineau hospital. This leads us to ask questions about management and managers beyond
Over the weekend there was a significant disruption to the emergency and intensive care units at the Gatineau Hospital. Nurses in both departments staged a sit-in on Friday morning to protest chronic short-staffing issues, which resulted in short breaks in
Dear Editor, I have friends, siblings and in-laws scattered over most of North America and I hear from them about troubles that occur in their areas. One brother in southern Illinois has to deal with occasional flooding and tornadoes. Another,
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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