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The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) unveils a major international exhibition entitled Qillaniq, dedicated to contemporary art from circumpolar Indigenous regions. On view from June 12th to September 20th, 2026, it brings together more than 80 works by over 70 artists from the Arctic and Northern Indigenous territories. According to the gallery, this is the […]

The Pontiac International Women’s Film Festival invites the public to discover a selection of inspiring short films at its upcoming edition, taking place from August 7th to 9th, 2026. The event will highlight films made by women or offering sensitive and engaged perspectives on diverse social and human realities. Among the short films presented are […]

The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract has announced the lifting of the fire ban within its territory, once again allowing several outdoor activities involving fire. Residents can now light campfires and use their outdoor fireplaces, while respecting the applicable municipal bylaws. Fireworks are also permitted again. The municipality reminds residents, however, that they must remain cautious and […]

Parc des Chutes Coulonge invites residents and visitors to celebrate Canada Day with a day of family activities on its grounds on July 1st. The program will include a splash pad party, a mini-zoo, a euchre tournament, a guided hike, and a visit to the fire truck. The activities are designed to offer participants of […]

The Maisons des Jeunes of Pontiac invite children and their families to an open house for their 2026 summer daycare program. The event will take place on Thursday, June 18th, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 298A Main Street in Mansfield. This event will allow families to meet the staff, learn about the […]

The Sûreté du Québec confirmed that a body was found in the Coulonge River, near Thomas-Lefebvre Street in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, on June 6th. The deceased was 24-year-old Keith Laroche of Fort-Coulonge, who had been reported missing. Out of respect for the deceased and his family, no further information will be released.

The federal government is preparing to introduce a bill that could ban social media access for those under 16 across the country. According to information obtained by Global News, this measure would be part of the new Digital Safety Act, which is expected to be tabled in the House of Commons this week. Following the […]

The Government of Quebec unveiled on Monday the Wildlife Succession Strategy 2026–2030, a new initiative aimed at slowing the decline in the number of people participating in hunting, fishing, and trapping, and ensuring the continuity of these activities, which are considered important economically, culturally, and regionally. The strategy focuses in particular on improving access to […]

The 9th edition of the Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield Country Festival, held last weekend at the Fort-Coulonge arena, once again brought together country music fans in a warm and festive atmosphere. According to the organizers, attendance was lower than in previous years due to inflation. Despite this, a full musical lineup featuring more than thirty local and guest […]

Although no cases of Ebola have been reported in Canada and the risk to the population remains very low, public health authorities in the Outaouais region are actively continuing their preparations. The Integrated Health and Social Services Centre of the Outaouais (CISSSO) reports that it is in an advanced stage of readiness to respond quickly […]