Lindsay Hamilton talks about the opening of her new garden centre.

Les Nouvelles du Pontiac
Fire ban lifted for forests across province
18 May 2022
The Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, in collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Forests against Fire (SOPFEU) have lifted the ban on open fires in or near the forest as of May 15 at 4 p.m. This ban went into effect May 7. Currently, 9 forest fires are active across the (...)
Former Pontiac MP Robert Bertrand passes away
18 May 2022
Former Pontiac MP and Fort-Coulonge native Robert Bertrand passed away yesterday (May 17) due to cancer. He represented the riding, which was then known as Pontiac—Gatineau—Labelle, for the federal Liberals from 1993 to 2004. Bertrand was first elected to the House of Commons in 1993, as part of (...)
Sylvain Lusignan aiming for top 10 in Muscle & Fitness magazine's Mr Health and Fitness contest
16 May 2022
Mansfield-et-Pontefract bodybuilder Sylvain Lusignan is now in the top 15 in Muscle & Fitness magazine's prestigious Mr. Health and Fitness competition. Selected among many candidates, Sylvain Lusignan will need the help of the public to try to win this competition, which would allow him to (...)
The CISSS de l'Outaouais launching a mentorship program for vulnerable youth in the region
16 May 2022
The Youth Protection Department of the Outaouais Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) is partnering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Outaouais to offer a mentoring program for young people between the ages of 16 and 21 years-old who are among the most vulnerable in the (...)
Youth ball clinic in Shawville Tuesday night
16 May 2022
Local youth looking to sharpen up their softball skills before the start of the season will have the chance to attend a clinic tomorrow night (May 17) at 6:30 p.m. at Elwood Dale Park in Shawville. Jeff Ireland, the President of the Quyon Sports and Recreation Association and one of the (...)
Otter Lake introduces new boat washing station for the community
13 May 2022
In an effort to keep invasive species out of their region's lakes and waterways, Otter Lake has invested in a new boat washing station, located outside the municipal garage on avenue Palmer. The station, which is operated with magnetic cards, will be free to use for Otter Lake residents, with (...)