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The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract informs residents that water levels on the Ottawa and Coulonge rivers are showing encouraging signs, but vigilance remains essential. On the Ottawa River, the level currently stands at 108.53 metres, slightly down from this year’s peak. The Coulonge River is also receding, with a noticeable drop observed at the White Bridge. […]

The Municipality of Thorne is inviting residents to take advantage of a free large household item drop-off service, which will take place on May 16th and 17th, 2026, at the waste management site. This initiative aims to make it easier for households to declutter while ensuring the responsible disposal of certain bulky items. Accepted items:Residents […]

The state of emergency remains in effect for now, even though the situation has clearly improved in the region. The level of the Ottawa River has dropped by 8 centimetres over the past 24 hours, while the Coulonge River has fallen by 22 centimetres. Field teams remain deployed to protect at-risk areas and to limit […]

Quebec has reached a historic milestone in organ donation, with 196 donors and 617 transplants, helping transform the lives of 491 recipients. These results highlight the growing importance of mobilization around organ donation in the province. Despite this progress, demand remains high. According to Transplant Québec, 898 people are still waiting for a transplant that […]

On this Earth Day, organizations and institutions are highlighting the importance of taking concrete action to reduce our environmental impact. This year’s theme, environmental sobriety, encourages consuming less—but above all, consuming better. The goal is to reduce our ecological footprint while improving quality of life, without it necessarily meaning going without. In this context, Environment […]

As the spring flood season is well underway, authorities are reminding the public of the importance of staying informed and being properly prepared in case of flooding. Residents are encouraged to regularly follow communications from their municipality as well as from Urgence Québec to stay up to date on alerts in their area. This information […]

The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract is informing residents that all planned power outages in flood-prone areas have been postponed until May 31st, 2026. According to the information provided, this decision aims to avoid additional complications for residents affected by the spring flooding. However, some residents may still receive automated notifications announcing service interruptions. Teams are conducting […]

The Municipality of Otter Lake wishes to inform the public that water levels have now dropped at the Polish Hill and Chemin Blaskie bridges following the recent flood event. The municipality is currently awaiting authorization from engineers at the Quebec Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTQ) before reopening these infrastructures. A further public notice […]

To kick off the season and set the tone for upcoming festivals, Pleins Écrans will be visiting the Pontiac for the 3rd edition of Par Court, a completely free event. The event will take place on May 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Cinéma Lyn in the Municipality of the Village of Fort-Coulonge. On the […]

The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract is providing an update on the hydrological situation as the Ottawa and Coulonge rivers remain under close surveillance due to still-elevated water levels. According to data from the Ottawa River Flood Forecasting Centre (CPRRO), the Ottawa River recorded a level of 108.62 m this morning, slightly lower than the previous day. […]