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Residents of the region are invited to take part in a bilingual language‑exchange activity on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere at the axe‑throwing centre in Mansfield‑et‑Pontefract. Organized with the goal of strengthening community ties, the “Échange Linguistique / Language Exchange” event offers participants the chance to practice French and English […]

On June 6th, the Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais presented its annual merit awards to highlight the outstanding work of its member libraries for the period of January to December 2025. Six distinctions were awarded across various categories, recognizing library performance in areas such as local collection development, digital services, programming, promotion, and facility enhancement. Winners […]

Retro music lovers are invited to a 1950s‑ and 1960s‑themed dance night on Saturday, June 27th, at the Pontiac Conference Centre at the Spruceholme Inn. The event will feature the band Little Peter and the Elegants, known for their lively performances celebrating the great hits of rock ’n’ roll and doo‑wop. The evening will begin […]

Residents of Thorne and the surrounding area are invited to take part in a day of festivities, music, and family activities on Saturday, June 27th, as part of Canada Day celebrations and the official inauguration of the Thorne Farmers’ Market. Activities will begin at 9 a.m. on the Thorne municipal grounds and will feature a […]

The many faces of fatherhood will be highlighted on June 18th, 2026, in Portage‑du‑Fort during the opening of the photographic exhibition Pères du Pontiac, presented by AutonHomme Pontiac. The event, which begins at 6 p.m. at 28 Mill Street, will also mark the launch of Pères en lumière, a project designed to showcase the role […]

Agricultural producers, food processors, and representatives of the agri-food industry in the Outaouais region gathered on June 5th in Clarendon for a regional roundtable organized by the federal MP for Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi, Sophie Chatel. The meeting, held at Le Petit Chariot Rouge, aimed to bring together key players in the sector to discuss the issues […]

The Municipality of Campbell’s Bay announces that the preventive boil‑water advisory, in effect since May 19th, 2026, has now been officially lifted. Laboratory test results confirm that the drinking water meets all applicable quality standards and is safe for consumption. Residents may immediately resume normal use of tap water for drinking and food preparation. The […]

This summer, young artists in the region are invited to unleash their creativity through Art Pontiac’s youth summer programming. On the schedule: watercolor, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, puppet-making, comics, photography, songwriting, and much more. The workshops, offered from July 16th to 31st, allow participants to explore different forms of artistic expression in a fun and stimulating […]

The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) has launched its very first children’s storybook, titled The Firefly Who Had a Dream. The event took place at the Monique-Corriveau Library in Quebec City, in the presence of the creative team behind the book as well as several young readers. Featuring Garofeu, SOPFEU’s youth […]

The presence of ticks carrying Lyme disease continues to expand in Quebec, prompting public health authorities to emphasize the importance of prevention. According to data from the Institut national de santé publique du Québec, 859 cases of Lyme disease were reported in 2025, compared with 125 cases in 2014. Fourteen of the province’s eighteen administrative […]