
Strong winds leave thousands across Pontiac without power
Tuesday evening’s violent winds left thousands of Pontiac residents without power for almost 24 hours, some for longer. While most have been reconnected to the

Tuesday evening’s violent winds left thousands of Pontiac residents without power for almost 24 hours, some for longer. While most have been reconnected to the

Mayors from the Upper Pontiac municipalities and Pontiac MNA André Fortin met with representatives from Hydro-Québec Thursday on Allumette Island to discuss the issue of

Paul Amyotte has been farming for over 20 years, but he’s never seen power outages like those that have plagued the Upper Pontiac this summer.

Mayor ‘optimistically surprised’ by increase in service reliability since February SOPHIE KUIJPER DICKSON CHAPEAU September 14, 2023 Hydro Quebec (HQ) says since the major power

The biggest ice storm to hit the region since 1998 left thousands of homes and businesses across the Pontiac and beyond without electricity this Easter
Brett Thoms Pontiac March 1, 2023 Hydro-Québec (HQ) presented its preliminary analysis of the causes of the outage that occurred on Feb 4-5, 2023, to
Brett Thoms Pontiac February 20, 2023 Hydro Quebec is performing a three-day helicopter survey over transmission lines in the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay February 15, 2023 The MRC Pontiac held its monthly meeting last Wednesday. The meeting kicked off with the announcement that Kim
Brett Thoms Pontiac February 6, 2023 A serious power outage over the weekend affected hundreds of households across the municipalities of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester, Sheenboro and
CALEB NICKERSON UPPER PONTIAC May 12, 2021 An Allumettes Island farmer who keeps track of hydro and phone outages in his area was pleased to

Tuesday evening’s violent winds left thousands of Pontiac residents without power for almost 24 hours, some for longer. While most have been reconnected to the grid, the clean up of the wreckage the storm caused will be a much longer

Mayors from the Upper Pontiac municipalities and Pontiac MNA André Fortin met with representatives from Hydro-Québec Thursday on Allumette Island to discuss the issue of ongoing power outages in the area.Mayors from Allumette Island, Chichester, Sheenboro, and Waltham met with

Paul Amyotte has been farming for over 20 years, but he’s never seen power outages like those that have plagued the Upper Pontiac this summer. His Serres Paul Amyotte greenhouse on Rue Principale in Mansfield has lost power around a

Mayor ‘optimistically surprised’ by increase in service reliability since February SOPHIE KUIJPER DICKSON CHAPEAU September 14, 2023 Hydro Quebec (HQ) says since the major power outage Pontiac West saw in February of this year it has undertaken significant work to

The biggest ice storm to hit the region since 1998 left thousands of homes and businesses across the Pontiac and beyond without electricity this Easter long weekend. The ice storm, which occurred most of the day last Wednesday, brought high
Brett Thoms Pontiac March 1, 2023 Hydro-Québec (HQ) presented its preliminary analysis of the causes of the outage that occurred on Feb 4-5, 2023, to several local representatives last week. The Mayor of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes Corey Spence, the Mayor of Chichester
Brett Thoms Pontiac February 20, 2023 Hydro Quebec is performing a three-day helicopter survey over transmission lines in the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau and the City of Gatineau which started Monday. Hydro Quebec is using a helicopter with

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay February 15, 2023 The MRC Pontiac held its monthly meeting last Wednesday. The meeting kicked off with the announcement that Kim Lesage has been hired as the director general (DG) for the MRC Pontiac on a
Brett Thoms Pontiac February 6, 2023 A serious power outage over the weekend affected hundreds of households across the municipalities of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester, Sheenboro and Waltham, as temperatures dipped as low as -35 celsius. The power outage began around 1
CALEB NICKERSON UPPER PONTIAC May 12, 2021 An Allumettes Island farmer who keeps track of hydro and phone outages in his area was pleased to announce that they’ve hit a record low in power interruptions, but was frustrated with .
 
            
            
        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.
 
            
            
        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!
Joel Plaskett, an East Coast icon, takes the stage at Gavan’s in Qyuon.
Gavan’s is the place to be on November 18th for an intimate and unforgettable night with Joel Plaskett — a songwriter, storyteller, and performer who always leaves the crowd wanting more. Opener is Mars Aspen, an emerging singer-songwriter from Ottawa.
Tuesday, November 18
Gavan’s 1157 Rue de Clarendon, Quyon, QC.
Doors at 8:00PM | Show at 9:00PM
Tickets $45 Available now at Gavanshotel.com
 
            
            
        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!
 
            
            
        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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