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The Sûreté du Québec confirmed that a body was found in the Coulonge River, near Thomas-Lefebvre Street in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, on June 6th. The deceased was 24-year-old Keith Laroche of Fort-Coulonge, who had been reported missing. Out of respect for the deceased and his family, no further information will be released.

The federal government is preparing to introduce a bill that could ban social media access for those under 16 across the country. According to information obtained by Global News, this measure would be part of the new Digital Safety Act, which is expected to be tabled in the House of Commons this week. Following the […]

The Government of Quebec unveiled on Monday the Wildlife Succession Strategy 2026–2030, a new initiative aimed at slowing the decline in the number of people participating in hunting, fishing, and trapping, and ensuring the continuity of these activities, which are considered important economically, culturally, and regionally. The strategy focuses in particular on improving access to […]

The 9th edition of the Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield Country Festival, held last weekend at the Fort-Coulonge arena, once again brought together country music fans in a warm and festive atmosphere. According to the organizers, attendance was lower than in previous years due to inflation. Despite this, a full musical lineup featuring more than thirty local and guest […]

Although no cases of Ebola have been reported in Canada and the risk to the population remains very low, public health authorities in the Outaouais region are actively continuing their preparations. The Integrated Health and Social Services Centre of the Outaouais (CISSSO) reports that it is in an advanced stage of readiness to respond quickly […]

A bag was found on Route 148. It contained, among other things, a camera. The person to whom these items belong is asked to contact CHIP 101.9 directly at 819‑683‑3155 to claim them. To confirm ownership, a description of the bag and the camera will be required. Thank you for your cooperation.

Residents of the region are invited to take part in a bilingual language‑exchange activity on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere at the axe‑throwing centre in Mansfield‑et‑Pontefract. Organized with the goal of strengthening community ties, the “Échange Linguistique / Language Exchange” event offers participants the chance to practice French and English […]

On June 6th, the Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais presented its annual merit awards to highlight the outstanding work of its member libraries for the period of January to December 2025. Six distinctions were awarded across various categories, recognizing library performance in areas such as local collection development, digital services, programming, promotion, and facility enhancement. Winners […]

Retro music lovers are invited to a 1950s‑ and 1960s‑themed dance night on Saturday, June 27th, at the Pontiac Conference Centre at the Spruceholme Inn. The event will feature the band Little Peter and the Elegants, known for their lively performances celebrating the great hits of rock ’n’ roll and doo‑wop. The evening will begin […]

Residents of Thorne and the surrounding area are invited to take part in a day of festivities, music, and family activities on Saturday, June 27th, as part of Canada Day celebrations and the official inauguration of the Thorne Farmers’ Market. Activities will begin at 9 a.m. on the Thorne municipal grounds and will feature a […]