
November 2, 1899
Local News: Saturday’s rain fall is generally regarded as the heaviest of the season, rain having fallen almost incessantly all day and the greater part

Local News: Saturday’s rain fall is generally regarded as the heaviest of the season, rain having fallen almost incessantly all day and the greater part

Local News: Messrs. Hodgins and Jamieson shipped two car loads of lambs from Shawville on Thursday and one car on Saturday morning last. The brickwork

Local News: A rumour is current that Mr. J.E.S. Trelawney, the gentleman connected with the Anglo-Canadian syndicate which was operating the Ostrom nickel mine during

Local News: Never were the village streets in a more wretched condition than on fair day, as a result of the heavy rainfall and increased

Local news: THE EQUITY goes to press a day earlier this week, on account of the exhibition falling on our regular printing day.Mr. John Shea,

Local News: Mr. Andrew McCredie of Bristol was robbed of a valuable horse and Mr. John Murray of Clarendon Front was relieved of a buggy

Local News: Mr. G.E. Reid’s palatial stone residence at Portage du Fort is nearing completion, the painters putting on the finishing touches. Among the large

Local News: Mr. Andy Martin, agent for Booth and Gordon, left here on Monday with a gang of thirty men, belonging to Clarendon, Thorne and

Local News: The drought which has prevailed since the present month set in, was broken by a decidedly welcome fall of rain on Monday afternoon.

Local News: The water in the Ottawa River which has been at a remarkably high mark all season, began to lower very rapidly last week.

Local News: Saturday’s rain fall is generally regarded as the heaviest of the season, rain having fallen almost incessantly all day and the greater part of the night. It was much needed by the farmers. It is with reluctance we

Local News: Messrs. Hodgins and Jamieson shipped two car loads of lambs from Shawville on Thursday and one car on Saturday morning last. The brickwork of Mr. J.A. Smith’s new building adjoining Mr. R. Hobbs’ was completed last week. The

Local News: A rumour is current that Mr. J.E.S. Trelawney, the gentleman connected with the Anglo-Canadian syndicate which was operating the Ostrom nickel mine during the past summer, has applied to the Quebec government for one of the extensive water

Local News: Never were the village streets in a more wretched condition than on fair day, as a result of the heavy rainfall and increased traffic. Early closing of our village stores terminated last week, and the man who leaves

Local news: THE EQUITY goes to press a day earlier this week, on account of the exhibition falling on our regular printing day.Mr. John Shea, of Calumet Island, is reported to have discovered some promising mineral deposits on his property

Local News: Mr. Andrew McCredie of Bristol was robbed of a valuable horse and Mr. John Murray of Clarendon Front was relieved of a buggy on Thursday night last. It seems Mr. McCredie was engaged during the day threshing at

Local News: Mr. G.E. Reid’s palatial stone residence at Portage du Fort is nearing completion, the painters putting on the finishing touches. Among the large receipts of farm machinery of all kinds that have been made at the railway station

Local News: Mr. Andy Martin, agent for Booth and Gordon, left here on Monday with a gang of thirty men, belonging to Clarendon, Thorne and Aldfield. The men go to Warren on the C.P.R. where the company’s operations will be

Local News: The drought which has prevailed since the present month set in, was broken by a decidedly welcome fall of rain on Monday afternoon. Sunday last was the hottest day of the season thus far. It was without doubt,

Local News: The water in the Ottawa River which has been at a remarkably high mark all season, began to lower very rapidly last week. Mr. Calvin Morrison’s team had a lively run on the west end of Main Street
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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