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Food Freedom Day 2022

Every year, Food Freedom Day is calculated by taking Canadians’ total expenditure spent on food and non-alcoholic beverages and dividing it by the total Canadian

The Way We Were

Feb. 19,1997 25 Years Ago Manor officially re-opened: To cap off “Care for the Elderly Week,” Pontiac officially opened the renovated Manoir Sacre-Coeur Sunday. The

The sacred meal

Growing up with two older sisters, a younger sister and two parents working full time meant we had a busy household. Even though they were

The Way We Were

Feb. 12, 1997 25 Years Ago Otter Lake gets perfect weather for winter carnival: Big crowds and beautiful weather made this year’s winter carnival in

What really happened?

The second week of February news was mainly about the Olympics, a slow reduction in the COVID virus, Russian troops surrounding the borders of the

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up next week so you better get thinking about how you’re going to show love this year. I know a lot

The Way We Were

Feb. 5, 1997 25 Years Ago Fire destroys stables: Firefighters were called to a fire on the Quyon fairgrounds around 3 pm on Sunday. A

Progress?

Sometimes, man has to look back to see what progress mankind has really made. In 1492, Columbus proved that the world wasn’t flat when he

Family and literacy

Read, read, read. This should be every parents’ motto. Being literate unlocks so many important doors for our children. In our fast paced world it

The hundred-million-dollar question?

Historically, the fourth week in January is the coldest time of the year in the Ottawa Valley. I’ve been on Parliament Hill dozens of times,

Food Freedom Day 2022

Every year, Food Freedom Day is calculated by taking Canadians’ total expenditure spent on food and non-alcoholic beverages and dividing it by the total Canadian household disposable income to create a per centage of the year by day. This year,

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The Way We Were

Feb. 19,1997 25 Years Ago Manor officially re-opened: To cap off “Care for the Elderly Week,” Pontiac officially opened the renovated Manoir Sacre-Coeur Sunday. The 26-year-old manor just outside Fort Coulonge is home to 40 residents and employs an equal

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The sacred meal

Growing up with two older sisters, a younger sister and two parents working full time meant we had a busy household. Even though they were busier than busy, my parents held strong to an all important family rule —supper time

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The Way We Were

Feb. 12, 1997 25 Years Ago Otter Lake gets perfect weather for winter carnival: Big crowds and beautiful weather made this year’s winter carnival in Otter Lake a great success, says Recreation Association President Ambrose Gauthier. In addition to the

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What really happened?

The second week of February news was mainly about the Olympics, a slow reduction in the COVID virus, Russian troops surrounding the borders of the Ukraine and the so-called Freedom Convoy slowing down trade between Canada and the United States.

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Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up next week so you better get thinking about how you’re going to show love this year. I know a lot of people comment on Valentine’s Day being a gimmick to just have to buy things

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The Way We Were

Feb. 5, 1997 25 Years Ago Fire destroys stables: Firefighters were called to a fire on the Quyon fairgrounds around 3 pm on Sunday. A 10-stall race horse stable at the east end of the fairgrounds was completely destroyed. Cause

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Progress?

Sometimes, man has to look back to see what progress mankind has really made. In 1492, Columbus proved that the world wasn’t flat when he crossed the Atlantic and discovered North America. He called the first nation people “Indians” because

Read More »

Family and literacy

Read, read, read. This should be every parents’ motto. Being literate unlocks so many important doors for our children. In our fast paced world it is easy to forget to stop and read with our kids. We are an integral

Read More »

The hundred-million-dollar question?

Historically, the fourth week in January is the coldest time of the year in the Ottawa Valley. I’ve been on Parliament Hill dozens of times, trying to persuade our politicians that letting other countries dump grain, SMP, or whatever into

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LOCAL EVENTS
SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

November 6, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 7, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers - November 7 (Home Game)

Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers - November 7 (Home Game)

November 7, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

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

08 Nov

Remembrance Day Spaghetti and Meatballs dinner and dance

November 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 11:45 pm

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.

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Thorne

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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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