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On June 16, the first Pontiac T-Dance was held under the title Life’s a Beach, which took place at Esprit Rafting. The motivation behind this event was to raise funds for White Water Healing, which organizes activities for young people with autism spectrum disorder. According to a facebook post by the lead organizer Matthew Armour, […]

Last Friday, the Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to rapids on the Ottawa River in Whitewater Region Township after a male swimmer failed to return to shore. According to the official press release by the OPP, the missing 20-year-old man, from the Town of Petawawa, had entered the water earlier that evening […]

Join the Bonnechere Museum for Canada Day celebrations this Sunday, July 1st! We have something for the whole family throughout the day. Heading out from the Museum at 10 AM is our first Fossil Hunt of the season. Caveman Chris Hinsperger of the Bonnechere Caves will lead you in an exploration of what life was […]

The Bonnechere Museum is hosting Alice Anderson of Tanglewood “Beeds” Jewelry from June 30th. Alice draws inspiration from her colourful garden surrounding the Tanglewood Honey bee hives to create beautiful jewelry of all kinds. In addition to her jewelry, Alice also sews lap quilts for patients in palliative care. She will be bringing some lap […]

Plan to attend the 80th annual Pilgrimage to Shrine of St. Ann in Cormac on Sunday, July 29th, with Bishop Michael Mulhall and Father Denis Lemieux. The theme of the Pilgrimage will be; The Way of the Listening Heart. The principal Pilgrimage Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am with Bishop Michael Mulhall presiding, and […]

In preparation for the relaunch of a senior hockey team in Fort-Coulonge, a softball and ball hockey tournament will be held at Amyotte Park in Mansfield. All proceeds will be donated to the Comets of Fort-Coulonge. The event will take place from August 10th to 12th, 2018. For more details or to register, call (819) […]

In a Facebook post shared last Saturday, the MNA for Pontiac and Minister of Transport André Fortin shared a photo of the coalition avenir Québec showing the head of the CAQ François Legault with one of their candidate, Caroline Proulx, and her uncle, the well-known radio host and columnist Gilles Proulx. In his post, André […]

Last week, a Pontiac delegation, which included Pontiac MRC Warden Jane Toller, traveled to Vermont as part of the CANAMEX project. This initiative by a resident of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, David Gillespie, aims to develop agri-tourism routes and projects in between Vermont, Quebec, Ontario and Pontiac . David Gillespie: Following last week’s meeting, a timeline with the […]

Due to a break at the drinking water plant, residents of Fort-Coulonge and St-Camille area are asked to boil their water for at least one minute before consumption . This notice is in effect until further notice. Here are some tips given by the Municipality of Fort-Coulonge for the use of water: Use boiled or […]

Police officers of the Sûreté du Québec will intensify their operations on the roads during the long holidays weekend, from June 22 to July 2, 2018. For the holidays celebrating Quebec and Canada, the police officers will target the four leading causes of fatal collisions in Quebec. Impairment by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of […]