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The SPCA has launched its summer campaign to protect domesticated animals from being trapped in the sweltering daytime heat of a vehicle. Heather Jobe of the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre, speaks of the importance of raising awareness of the dangers associated with a hot vehicle: She goes on to speak about the what […]

The Municipality of Mansfield has recently published a map showing the tourist attractions in Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield. Councillor for Ward 6, Sandra Armstrong explains. Mme Armstrong also listed the attractions shown in the maps. The maps has been distributed throughout the Pontiac. The full interview with Sandra Armstrong is available here.

Les Artistes de la Riviere,Portage du Fort QC Special Feature-for Sat.July 7, 2018 is a Strawberry Shortcake/Luncheon at The Cafe 11am-3pm at 29 Mill St. Portage du Fort QC for Kenyan Orphanage,Omwabini-Rescue Steps Cost by Donation only. Live instrumental Music by Larry Evans

Royal Canadian Legion is Featuring a one man band with Serge Aquoin on Thursday July 5, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This is an excellent entertainer who does contempory rock and Country in both French & English. DO NOT MISS THE SHOW.

The municipality of Fort-Coulonge ask its residents to preserve of potable drinking water, especially as the heat wave persists in the region. Watering of gardens, lawns, hedges, trees, shrubs or other plants is restricted for all occupants living in the area East of Baume street (towards the Grand-Marais) until September 15, between 8 pm and […]

During Canada day celebrations in Mansfield, CHIP 101,9 was on location and discussed with one of the organizers Mansfield firefighter Sylvain Bégin, the goal of this year’s celebrations. CHIP 101.9 also spoke with a Mansfield councillor, Sandra Armstrong, who outlined the municipality’s tourism plans. Full interviews with Sylvain Bégin and Sandra Armstrong are available here […]

A joint announcement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec with both Pontiac MP William Amos and Pontiac MNA André Fortin took place last Saturday. During the press conference, André Fortin and his federal counterpart, Will Amos, announced the impact high speed internet has in the Pontiac. André Fortin elaborates. MP William […]

The MRC Pontiac is offering a free training day for employees of Pontiac based businesses who are often asked questions about the tourist attractions in the region. Under the name Customer Experience, this training will focus on customer service and touring Pontiac attractions. The Marketing Coordinator of the MRC Pontiac, Jérémi Vaillancourt, tells us more […]

Yesterday severe thunderstorms swept through the Outaouais and eastern ontario, causing significant damage. Environment Canada had issued a severe thunderstorm warning. Some media outlets are reporting gusts of winds reaching nearly 140 km/h. As of 1 pm today (Monday), 178 customers were without electricity in Mansfield with pockets of people without power in the rest […]

The summer is the highest risk season on Quebec roads. Distracted driving, speeding and fatigue cause the number of fatalities to spike every year. In the hopes that 2018 is different, the CAA-Quebec Foundation encourages motorists to be vigilant. Annie Gauthier from CAA-Quebec: The changes in the highway safety code could have a positive effect […]