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The MRC Pontiac branch of the Sûreté du Québec is seeking the public’s assistance in finding the owners of possibly stolen items. In a statement issued on January 14, police state that they seized several items during a recent operation that they suspect could have been stolen in the past few months, particularly from the […]

MRC Pontiac is advising motorists of several upcoming closures of chemin Manitou in the TNO between kilometer markers 19 and 22 starting January 13 and lasting two weeks. “Please note that traffic will be blocked for certain periods of time, for a few hours or even a few days in the case of km 19, […]

Several activities will take place at the Mansfield Library on January 21st as the organization Phare Ouest will present the movie “Le meilleur pays du monde”. The free screening will take place at 7 p.m. On Sunday, January 26 at 10:30 a.m., in collaboration with the Patro, children can participate in the Lit de camps […]

With 2024 shaping up to be the hottest year on record, there are still several erroneous beliefs among the general public that could put the brakes on climate action. In fact, according to the new 2024 Climate Action Barometer developed by Laval University’s Climate Research Group, people with a strong knowledge of climate issues are […]

At the end of December, Martin Dubé of Fort-Coulonge was named the Director of Hockey Operations for the Gatineau Flames Junior AAA team. “Having the chance to name Martin today is excellent news for us, as he’s been very much in demand in recent weeks,” wrote the Flames’ General Manager Martin Lahaie in a press […]

In an interview on January 10, Pontiac’s MP Sophie Chatel discussed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement which took place at the beginning of the week on January 6. Chatel, who was one of the members of the Liberal caucus to call for Trudeau to step aside as leader of the party last year, thanked […]

The 26th edition of the Défi J’arrête, j’y gagne (Quit to win challenge), will run from February 3 to March 16, 2025. People who want to quit smoking or vaping can register on the challenge website. The principle is simple: all you must do is take up the challenge to stop smoking for six consecutive […]

On February 21 and 22, the Marina d’Aylmer will play host to a colorful event: Les feux sur glace, a festival featuring pyro-musical shows, meaning musical performances combined with pyrotechnics. Similar events had already taken place before the pandemic, but this new version will feature larger-scale shows. What’s more, this edition will feature two days […]

Earlier this week, it was announced that the parent company of The Equity newspaper in Shawville would be merging with digital services company Calumet Media, owned by Jon Stewart of Otter Lake. The move will be finalized in the coming weeks. The English-language weekly paper was established in the Pontiac in 1883. In 1953 it […]

A new years party at the Fort-Coulonge arena attracted more than 150 attendees and raised $4,313 for upgrades to the community facility. Committee member Heidi Newberry explained that they would be using the funds to pay for new tables and chairs they had purchased for hosting events. She said that she hopes the event can […]