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Officers from the Sûreté du Québec in the MRC Pontiac, in collaboration with the Outaouais Level 1 Drug Enforcement Team, carried out a targeted operation on June 1st, 2026, in connection with drug trafficking at a residence in Fort‑Coulonge. The intervention led to the arrest of a 36‑year‑old man and the seizure of several illicit […]

The key players in the agriculture and agri‑food sector of the Outaouais will gather on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at the invitation of Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi and Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture and Agri‑Food. The MP is organizing a regional roundtable aimed at discussing the issues shaping the future of the […]

The Otter Lake Recreation Association is inviting the public to take part in its Canada Day celebration, which will be held on July 1st at 347 Tessier Street in Otter Lake. Festivities will begin at 2 p.m. with a community parade, followed by the opening ceremony at 3 p.m. Participants will then be able to […]

The Patro Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield is inviting the community to come together on June 24th to celebrate Quebec’s National Holiday in a festive, family‑friendly atmosphere. Organizers promise a full day of activities for both children and adults. On the schedule: a foam machine, inflatable games, water slides, cotton candy, craft activities, and music to entertain participants throughout […]

Pontiac families can now register their children for the 2026 season of Pontiac Youth Softball. The organization has officially opened the registration period for its various categories aimed at players aged 4 to 17. Young athletes will be able to participate in one of four available divisions: T‑Ball for ages 4 to 6, coach‑pitch for […]

The Connexions Resource Centre is inviting caregivers, as well as Pontiac residents aged 55 and over, to take part in a support and information session on grief, loss, and changing roles. The activity will take place on June 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at St. Paul’s Church Hall in Shawville. The session will […]

The Bryson Recreation Association is inviting the public to its “Swingin’ into Summer” event, which will take place on Saturday, June 13th at Lions Park, located at 660 Principale Street in Bryson. This festive day will feature a one‑day baseball tournament, along with a BBQ and a cash bar. Activities will begin at 10 a.m. […]

The SOPFEU is urging citizens in several regions of Quebec, including the Outaouais, to exercise caution due to weather conditions that increase the risk of wildfires. According to the agency, the lack of rain, mild temperatures, and wind are causing vegetation to dry out quickly. The Outaouais, Abitibi‑Témiscamingue, Nord‑du‑Québec, and Côte‑Nord regions are under close […]

The Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Pow‑Wow held its most recent edition on May 30th and 31st, 2026, bringing together visitors and participants from near and far to celebrate First Nations traditions. Recognized as one of the most important traditional powwows in Quebec, the event gathered dancers, singers, and artisans in an atmosphere marked by respect, cultural […]

The Outaouais delegation has returned to Gatineau after taking part in the Rendez-vous panquébécois (RVPQ) of Secondaire en spectacle, the largest gathering of amateur artists in Quebec. The event was held from May 28th to 31st in Sept-Îles, where nearly 750 young people from across the province came together to perform on stage, take part […]