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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. […]

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), in collaboration with Culture Outaouais, is inviting regional artists to submit their applications for the CALQ Prize – Artist of the Year (Outaouais). Applications must be submitted no later than June 9th, 2026. This prize, which includes a $15,000 grant, aims to recognize an artist, […]

A legal information workshop on wills will be offered to the public in Mansfield on Wednesday, April 29th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Mansfield Library. The session will be led by legal professional Jade Barrière and social worker Anny Martel. The goal is to better equip participants with the basics of wills […]

The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract has issued an update regarding water levels on the Ottawa and Coulonge rivers, based on CPRRO data and field observations. On the Ottawa River, the observed level is slightly down at 108.62 m, which is 1 cm lower than the previous evening. Despite this slight decrease, the level remains high and […]

The Table Éducation Outaouais (TÉO) is announcing a transitional strategy to support projects aimed at vulnerable youth in the region for summer 2026, despite delays in funding announcements from the Ministry of Education for the 2026–2029 period. The organization confirms that a $70,000 envelope will be reinvested from its unrestricted assets to maintain local educational […]

Despite some improvement in conditions, caution remains necessary in the region due to the spring flooding. The mayor of Fort-Coulonge, Pierre Cyr, is cautiously optimistic, particularly thanks to the more favorable weather conditions in recent days. However, the situation continues to be closely monitored, and nothing has been won yet. “The increases we were seeing […]

Every spring, rising waters of the Ottawa River cause concern in the Pontiac region. This year is no exception, as authorities and community organizations are closely monitoring the situation. In Mansfield, the Patro de FC is also affected by this period of flooding. Its director, Suzie Lavigne, provides an update on the situation and the […]