Wildfires hit the Pontiac
August 12, 2025
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of
SOPFEU firefighters have declared a 3.2 hectare forest fire northeast of Sparling Lake in the municipality of Thorne to be under control after working to
Santa hopped off his sleigh in Ladysmith over the weekend to hear what the community’s good boys and girls were hoping to get for Christmas.
One year out from the next municipal election, scheduled for Nov. 2, 2025, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted
Ladysmith hosted the 39th annual Oktoberfest over the weekend celebrating German culture and its history in the area, and this year, for the first time
The making of sauerkraut for Ladysmith’s annual celebration of German culture has been a tradition since 1985, the year the festival was first incorporated.
An ecotourism business based in Thorne has received $99,325 from the federal government to expand their offerings. Chalets Prunella, which currently operates four a-frame luxury
The cemetery of the church was painstakingly groomed and lovingly adorned with a vast array of flowers, tokens and decorations for Sunday’s event.
by Charles Dickson Ladysmith May 4, 2024 Ernie and Cathy Pasch were commuting almost two hours every day to their jobs in Renfrew when the
by Guillaume Laflamme Ladysmith Mar. 27, 2024 Dozens of trivia enthusiasts packed into the Thorne Community Recreation Association on Wednesday evening for a trivia night
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of Tuesday morning. Most municipalities are enforcing total fire ban as high fire risk continues.
SOPFEU firefighters have declared a 3.2 hectare forest fire northeast of Sparling Lake in the municipality of Thorne to be under control after working to extinguish it all weekend.
Santa hopped off his sleigh in Ladysmith over the weekend to hear what the community’s good boys and girls were hoping to get for Christmas. In a special three-hour visit organized by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee, 36 kids waited patiently
One year out from the next municipal election, scheduled for Nov. 2, 2025, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities from Luskville to Rapides des Joachims, including the MRC Pontiac
Ladysmith hosted the 39th annual Oktoberfest over the weekend celebrating German culture and its history in the area, and this year, for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the festivities ran for three days. “This is more in
The making of sauerkraut for Ladysmith’s annual celebration of German culture has been a tradition since 1985, the year the festival was first incorporated.
An ecotourism business based in Thorne has received $99,325 from the federal government to expand their offerings. Chalets Prunella, which currently operates four a-frame luxury chalets on a secluded 75-acre property, received the funds through a new program announced at
The cemetery of the church was painstakingly groomed and lovingly adorned with a vast array of flowers, tokens and decorations for Sunday’s event.
by Charles Dickson Ladysmith May 4, 2024 Ernie and Cathy Pasch were commuting almost two hours every day to their jobs in Renfrew when the opportunity came up to take over the hotel in Ladysmith. That was 25 years ago.
by Guillaume Laflamme Ladysmith Mar. 27, 2024 Dozens of trivia enthusiasts packed into the Thorne Community Recreation Association on Wednesday evening for a trivia night fundraising event hosted by Thorne municipality’s newly formed Ladysmith Recreation Committee. Teams of five to
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!
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739
Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast.
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!
TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169
Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !
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