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On May 9th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the public is invited to take part in the 2026 Forest Show, which will be held at Boucher Forest in Gatineau. Free and open to everyone, the event offers a diverse program aimed at families, nature enthusiasts, and those curious about the forestry sector. Visitors […]

Spring is back—and so are ticks, appearing as soon as the snow melts. Tick presence is now well established in the Pontiac, where public health authorities consider the region to be endemic. The blacklegged tick, the main species of concern, is known to transmit Lyme disease. According to public health data, the Outaouais is among […]

The organization Art Pontiac is proud to take part in World Collage Day by presenting a unique pop-up exhibition titled Collées-Collées. This one-day event will take place on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 28 Mill Street in Portage-du-Fort. The public is invited to meet the artists and discover their […]

The municipalities of Mansfield-et-Pontefract and Fort-Coulonge are issuing a warning to their residents as water levels in the Ottawa River are expected to rise rapidly over the next few days. According to the latest hydrological forecasts, this increase is due to recent rainfall combined with significant snowmelt in unregulated areas of the watershed. Authorities are […]

The municipalities of Mansfield-et-Pontefract and Fort-Coulonge are urging residents to exercise caution following an update to hydrological forecasts released on April 15th. According to available data, the level of the Ottawa River could reach approximately 107.85 meters by April 17th, representing an increase of about 80 centimeters from the current level. Meanwhile, the flow of […]

A wonderful evening awaits featuring performances by artists from La Voix. The Diffuseur culturel des Collines is pleased to present a show highlighting participants from the popular singing competition, in the Sainte-Cécile-de-Masham sector of La Pêche. This event showcases both local talent and professional singers. On Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at 8:30 p.m., at Salle […]

The municipalities of Mansfield-et-Pontefract and Fort-Coulonge issued a public notice on April 14th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., regarding a forecasted rise in the Ottawa River’s water levels over the coming days. According to hydrological forecasts, a combination of expected rainfall, milder temperatures, and rapid snowmelt across much of the watershed will lead to increased water […]

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 12:36 p.m. local time, approximately 41 km north of Arnprior in Renfrew County. The tremor, which lasted about 5 seconds, was felt throughout the Pontiac region all the way to Maniwaki. According to initial data, the depth of the earthquake has not been […]

As part of the 2026 Quebec Intergenerational Week, Intergénérations Québec will host its flagship event, Forum en fête: Exploring Intergenerational Cohabitation, on May 14th at the Centre Québecor (Le Salésien) in Sherbrooke. From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., the event will highlight various intergenerational cohabitation initiatives while also recognizing the winners of the 2026 Intergenerational […]

Following the success of its first edition, the Banque Alimentaire Services Entraide (BASE) announces the return of its golf tournament, an event that combines fun, networking, and community engagement in support of an essential cause. This second edition, organized in collaboration with several partners, aims to further mobilize the business community and local residents to […]