
Campbell’s Bay to get new ballpark fence
Campbell’s Bay is set to enhance its community park with a new ballpark fence, funded by a $72,378 grant from the province’s education ministry. The

Campbell’s Bay is set to enhance its community park with a new ballpark fence, funded by a $72,378 grant from the province’s education ministry. The

Country music star Jason Blaine treated residents of the Pontiac Hospital’s long-term care unit and their families to a surprise concert on Tuesday afternoon. The

Baseball fans filled the stands at the Shawville diamond on Friday evening to cheer on the players in the minor league fastball finals.

The community dressed up for its annual Halloween in August, which included trick-or-treating, a haunted house and a mad scientist.

Shawville’s annual Vacation Bible School summer camp was scuba-themed this year, titled “Scuba: Diving into friendship with God.” Over 100 children attended the morning program

Quebec’s police watchdog says the two officers’ actions were justified within the Criminal Code.

The Otter Lake Recreation Association (RA) hosted its annual 3-pitch baseball tournament over the weekend, with eight teams from across the Pontiac and as far

Dozens of quads raced down Clarendon Street in Quyon on Saturday morning for the Quyon Lions Club’s annual poker run. Despite early concerns about weather

Over a hundred people spent their Saturday hoping to reel in a catch that might win them first place prize in Groupe L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet’s sixth annual

Members of the Portage du Fort community were treated to a concert at the Lakeside Bar and Hotel on Saturday evening from the local duo

Campbell’s Bay is set to enhance its community park with a new ballpark fence, funded by a $72,378 grant from the province’s education ministry. The grant is part of the Programme d’aide financière aux infrastructures récréatives, sportives et de plein

Country music star Jason Blaine treated residents of the Pontiac Hospital’s long-term care unit and their families to a surprise concert on Tuesday afternoon. The performance was organized with the help of Centre d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée

Baseball fans filled the stands at the Shawville diamond on Friday evening to cheer on the players in the minor league fastball finals.

The community dressed up for its annual Halloween in August, which included trick-or-treating, a haunted house and a mad scientist.

Shawville’s annual Vacation Bible School summer camp was scuba-themed this year, titled “Scuba: Diving into friendship with God.” Over 100 children attended the morning program which ran from Monday to Friday last week, this year hosted at the Bethel Pentecostal

Quebec’s police watchdog says the two officers’ actions were justified within the Criminal Code.

The Otter Lake Recreation Association (RA) hosted its annual 3-pitch baseball tournament over the weekend, with eight teams from across the Pontiac and as far as Aylmer competing for the first place prize. This year’s final was between the Buccaneers

Dozens of quads raced down Clarendon Street in Quyon on Saturday morning for the Quyon Lions Club’s annual poker run. Despite early concerns about weather and turnout, the event saw 76 participants enter the race to win the grand prize

Over a hundred people spent their Saturday hoping to reel in a catch that might win them first place prize in Groupe L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet’s sixth annual fishing derby. The fundraising tournament is a competition to see who can catch the heaviest

Members of the Portage du Fort community were treated to a concert at the Lakeside Bar and Hotel on Saturday evening from the local duo Small Town Rootz. The event was organized by Angie Beausoleil, the bar’s manager, who said
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

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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