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After several days without electricity in the Pontiac and the Outaouais, several hundred addresses in the region remain without power. According to Hydro‑Québec, about 750 customers are still without electricity, spread across roughly thirty outages. La Vallée‑de‑la‑Gatineau alone accounts for about 342 affected addresses, while other outages persist in the Pontiac, particularly in rural areas. […]

The Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac is inviting its members to take part in its 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, June 16th at 5 p.m. Due to the format chosen this year, the meeting will take place via videoconference, allowing participants to join remotely. A connection link will be emailed to […]

The Connexions Resource Centre is inviting caregivers, as well as members of the Pontiac community aged 55 and over, to take part in an information session on pharmacy services and foot care. The activity will take place on Thursday, June 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at St. Paul’s Church Hall in Shawville. The […]

The Kebaowek First Nation and the organization World-Changing Kids (WCK) are launching a national collaboration aimed at raising awareness among young people about environmental issues and Indigenous rights, in the context of the controversial Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) project in Chalk River. At the heart of this initiative is a public, intergenerational, and interactive […]

Visible homelessness continues to grow across Québec, leading to an increase in encampments, greater pressure on public services, and cohabitation challenges in many communities. In response to this situation, the Québec Collective for the Prevention of Homelessness is proposing a major reform aimed at acting upstream rather than simply managing crises. And its impacts are […]

Fishing enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a very special weekend from June 5th to 7th during the 26th edition of Québec’s Fête de la pêche. For these three days, it will be possible to fish without a licence anywhere in the province, except for Atlantic salmon. The event aims to introduce or reintroduce recreational […]

Debt continues to weigh heavily on the finances of many Canadians, as more and more households struggle to make ends meet. According to a recent report published by Equifax, insolvency has now reached its highest level since 2009. Overall consumer debt in Canada continues to rise, and many people are having difficulty paying their debts […]

The Connexions Resource Centre is inviting caregivers, as well as Pontiac residents aged 55 and over, to take part in an information session on protection mandates. The activity will take place on June 16th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Harrington Community Hall in Chapeau. “Participate in the information session on protection mandates, […]

Despite the economic context and the rising cost of living, which continue to influence consumer habits, Quebecers still plan to fully enjoy the summer of 2026. This is what the latest survey released by Événements Attractions Québec, in collaboration with Segma Recherche, reveals. According to the results, 95% of Quebecers plan to take part in […]

The Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE) will hold a public information session regarding the proposed establishment of an intensive land‑based recirculating aquaculture farm in the Pontiac RCM by Samonix Inc. The meeting will take place on June 4th, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Campbell’s Bay Recreation Centre. Residents will be able to attend […]