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Man arrested in Mansfield for suspected impaired driving

8 May 2025 à 9:14 am

At around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday night (May 6), officers from the local Sûreté du Québec detachment were called to chemin de la Chute in Mansfield-et-Pontefract for a vehicle that had gone off the road. After an investigation, officers arrested the driver, a 72-year-old man from Mansfield, and took him to the station for tests […]


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New lavender farm launches in Mansfield-et-Pontefract

7 May 2025 à 4:01 pm

If you’re taking a trip up chemin du Bois Franc in Mansfield-et-Pontefract this summer, you may notice a growing crop of purple bushes dotting the landscape, part of a new lavender farm set to ramp up production this summer. Vicki Benoit and her husband Ben Graveline, the owners of the new business Les Belles Lavandes, […]


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Take up the Leucan Shaved Head Challenge

7 May 2025 à 3:12 pm

The Leucan Shaved Head Challenge is a major fundraising activity that mobilizes the community in a spirit of solidarity. It’s also a gesture of support for children whose body image is altered by hair loss during chemotherapy. Leucan invites anyone interested to register for the Shaved Head Challenge at one of its shaving sites, or […]


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Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield Country Festival returns for its 8th edition

7 May 2025 à 1:06 pm

Country music fans are once again invited to the 8th edition of the Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield Country Festival, from May 29th to June 1st at the Fort-Coulonge Recreation Centre. An entertaining program featuring over 40 artists will be presented. Carole Faubert, one of the Festival organizers, gives more details on what to expect: Once again, local and […]


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Spring flood 2025: Several roads closed to local traffic in Mansfield, levels starting to decline

6 May 2025 à 4:02 pm

With minor flood levels reached in several waterfront municipalities in Pontiac, many are closely monitoring the daily updates from the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board for signs of hope. According to the latest update on May 5, the level of Lac Coulonge is forecasted to hold at around 108.15 m for the next few days, […]


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Centre d’Auto Amyotte for sale

6 May 2025 à 10:40 am

Updated on 6 May 2025 à 4:03 pm

Customers of Centre d’Auto Amyotte will have to find an alternative for the various services they used to offer. The gas station, convenience store and pizzeria closed their doors a few days ago. This has been confirmed by the owners, Raymond Amyotte and his wife Anne Bertrand, who have been in business since 1988. However, […]


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MRC’s finance and admin director leaving after 19 years

5 May 2025 à 3:49 pm

MRC Pontiac’s Finance and Administration Director Annie Vaillancourt is departing after 19 years of service with the organization, effective May 23. She made the announcement to staff and elected officials in an email on Tuesday last week (April 29). Speaking Monday, Vaillancourt said that she initially started in the office working in economic development for […]


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Man critically injured in ATV accident in Alleyn-et-Cawood

5 May 2025 à 2:32 pm

A 70-year-old man was critically injured following an ATV accident in Pontiac Saturday night. Emergency crews were called to chemin Richard in Alleyn-et-Cawood at around 9 p.m. on May 3 after the man driving the ATV struck a tree, according to preliminary information. Police say that the victim was not wearing a helmet at the […]


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Tourism Pontiac holds AGM, prepares for new website launch

5 May 2025 à 11:51 am

Tourism Pontiac held their annual general meeting at Café Downtown in Fort-Coulonge on April 31, discussing the non-profit’s past year and their plans for promoting and stimulating tourism in the region. After conducting their AGM and discussing the past year’s activities and their goals, attendees listened to André Groulx of Tourisme Outaouais, who gave a […]


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A community day organized as part of SADC Pontiac’s 40th anniversary in Rapides-des-Joachims

5 May 2025 à 10:05 am

SADC Pontiac is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a community day in Rapides-des-Joachims. On Friday, May 30th, participants will have the opportunity to discover the services and resources available in the municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims, as well as the organizations offering these services. Among others, on site, The Connexions ressources center, The MRC Pontiac, Bouffe […]


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