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The saga surrounding the relaunch of the Davidson mill has taken a new turn. The municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract initiated foreclosure proceedings yesterday with the numbered company that currently owns the site, claiming they are owed $469,092 in unpaid taxes dating back to 2007. The seizure targets several lots located a 79 rue Thomas-Lefebvre in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. […]

A Bristol artisan was recently given a promotion, taking on the prestigious title of Dominion Sculptor of Canada. Having worked for several years as an assistant to outgoing Dominion Sculptor Phil White, John-Philippe Smith said that he was excited to take on the prestigious role. He is the sixth person to hold the title since […]

The Chutes Coulonge, in partnership with the Coopérative Aventure Hélianthe, have opened snowshoeing trails through the forest around the park. Director General André Piché invited the public to make a reservation on the co-op’s website. CHIP101.9 · Clip – André Piché – trail Day passes are $5 while individuals can get season passes for $30, […]

The Quebec Federation of Municipalities (FQM) recently revealed the composition of their new administrative council, the 47 officials elected by their peers representing all the regions of Quebec. For the Outaouais region, the administrators were: – Luc Desjardins, the mayor of Ripon – Chantal Lamarche, warden of MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau “On behalf of the FQM, I […]

Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the Pontiac for Tuesday (January 25) night and Wedesday morning, as wind chill values of -38 to -40 are expected overnight. “Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Dress warmly. Dress in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be […]

The newspaper Le Devoir devoted a page in their January 22 edition for an article on outdoor tourism in the Pontiac. The piece by Nathalie Schneider highlights the Davidson forest and a route offered by the Coopérative Aventure Hélianthe. The co-op offers the “Coureurs des bois” package, a three-day guided hiking loop that is suitable […]

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais gave an update on the ongoing outbreak at the CHSLD Manoir Sacré-Cœur, the public long-term care facility in Mansfield. Currently 37 out of the home’s 40 residents have tested positive, nearly double the initial figure of 21 on January 14. It has also […]

The Phare Ouest organization and its partner in the lighting of the Félix-Gabriel-Marchand bridge in Mansfield, Novom Interactive, have announced that they will be postponing the unveiling ceremony originally planned for January 28. In a statement, Phare Ouest spokesperson Louis Harvey said that the extreme cold of the past week has hampered the installation of […]

The Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield Patro is offering all kinds of winter activities this season. Director Suzanne Dazé said that ski and snowshoeing trails are ready for the public. “Access to the trails is totally free, there is no problem. People can just show up. At the start of the trail, there is a small register to register […]

The Caisse Desjardins des Rivières de Pontiac will be holding its annual general meeting virtually on March 28. “Given the uncertain evolution of the situation related to COVID-19 and in order to respect social distancing measures to limit the spread of the virus, the annual general meeting of your Caisse will be held exclusively remotely. […]