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The community of Fort‑Coulonge is invited to take part in the traditional supper organized by the Knights of Columbus Council 7221, which will be held on Sunday, June 21st. The event will take place at the community hall located at 525 Baume Street. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and participants will be able to […]

Students from Sieur‑de‑Coulonge High School (ESSC) showcased the results of their artistic work during the school’s third annual art exhibition, held on May 26th. Organized by visual arts teacher Sébastien Beaudouin, the event brought together dozens of young people aged 12 to 18. They were able to highlight their talents through various disciplines, including visual […]

An official and complete fire ban has been in effect since 9 a.m. this morning across the entire territory of the MRC Pontiac. Until further notice, no open-air fires are permitted, including outdoor installations that are normally allowed. Authorities specify, however, that propane‑fueled fire pits remain permitted. This measure aims to reduce the risk of […]

A free webinar will soon explore issues related to father engagement and work–family balance in the workplace. The event will take place on Thursday, June 18th, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. According to a survey by the Regroupement pour la Valorisation de la Paternité (RVP), four out of ten fathers believe that work–family […]

Hunters in Québec have until June 15th, 2026 to register for the draw for antlerless moose hunting permits (OSB), administered by Sépaq. This draw allocates special permits allowing hunters to harvest an antlerless moose—either a female or a young moose without antlers—in designated hunting zones. Beginning with the 2026 season, this system will be in […]

The Thorne community is looking for vendors to participate in their new Farmers’ Market, for which the upcoming season is currently being prepared. The initiative aims to bring together a wide variety of local vendors, including farmers and producers, bakers, artisans, food vendors, as well as creators of handmade products such as honey, preserves, flowers, […]

The Bryson Municipality is asking residents to immediately limit their water consumption due to the low levels in municipal reservoirs. The authorities invite the population to stop non-essentiel use, including lawn watering, pool filling and any outdoor use of potable water. This measures aims to allow the reservoirs to replenish over the next 48 hours […]

Modernized schoolyards, inclusive play structures, redesigned community spaces, and increased volunteer engagement: several rural municipalities in the Outaouais region are continuing to invest in improving recreational infrastructure and gathering places. In its latest bulletin, Loisir sport Outaouais highlights several projects recently completed in various communities across the region. In Papineauville, a new inclusive play structure […]

The Municipality of Fort‑Coulonge is informing residents that the 2026 municipal inspection campaign will cover several sectors of the municipality throughout the year. The streets targeted for inspection are: Aubrey, Albert, Colton, Desrochers, Duke, Proudfoot, Gervais, Sauriol, Roy, Francoeur, Nadeau, Laporte, as well as the areas surrounding the Recreation Centre, Beaulieu, and Dempsey. These inspections […]

Quebec recorded a lower‑than‑average number of wildfires in May, but nearly all of the fires reported were still caused by human activity. According to the monthly report released Wednesday by SOPFEU, 101 forest fires were fought by SOPFEU crews and municipal fire services. By comparison, the average for this period over the past ten years […]