Author: Véronique Boulianne
At the Azimut Awards Gala held during the Tourism Welcome Days, the Pontiac MRC stood out by winning the Silver Azimut Award for its project Route 148: Your Best Vanlife in the Outaouais! This innovative circuit, created in collaboration with Visages régionaux, turns a simple drive into a memorable adventure, offering more than 20 stopovers […]
Police officers from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) detachment in the Pontiac MRC are reminding road users that overnight parking is prohibited throughout the MRC from November 15 to April 15, between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Anyone who violates this regulation may receive a $158 fine, including fees. The SQ also noted that as […]
Youth of Pontiac, we need your talent! CHIP 101.9 is launching the challenge: Create the COOLEST ornament to decorate our community Christmas tree! Who can participate? Children aged 5 to 12! HOW TO PARTICIPATE Make an original, unique, and super colorful ornament. Bring it to hang it yourself on our tree at the station, 138 […]
The Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests is inviting the public to take part in a consultation on the Operational Integrated Forest Management Plans (PAFIO) and Special Management Plans (PAS). These plans focus in particular on recovering timber affected by the spruce budworm outbreak in the Outaouais region. Guillaume Godbout, Executive Assistant to the […]
Families with young children play a fundamental role in the economic vitality of Quebec municipalities. On average, they have higher incomes than households without children and spend more, supporting local consumption and stimulating the economy. These families also show higher employment rates than other groups and contribute to demographic renewal—a key factor for the growth […]
Thursday, December 4 – Celebrate the Last Moon of 2025 with a Unique Painting Evening at Coulonge Falls Join us on Thursday, December 4, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a special painting night under the last moon of 2025 at Parc des Chutes Coulonge. Local artist Michèle Gagnon will guide the event, but […]
In certain sectors such as agriculture, forestry, arboriculture, and construction, outdoor work is common, and the arrival of winter increases health and safety risks for workers. Even in indoor environments, such as cold-storage warehouses, slaughterhouses, or refrigerated facilities, exposure to cold can lead to serious problems if not properly managed. Cold-related hazards are numerous. Frostbite […]
Employers, Workers — It’s Essential to Address Psychosocial Risks in Your Prevention Efforts According to the CNESST, psychosocial risks in the workplace can affect both physical and psychological health and can be present in all types of work environments. These include workplace violence, domestic or family violence, sexual violence, psychological or sexual harassment, and exposure […]
As part of the 2025–2026 Heavy Vehicle Monitoring Plan, police in Quebec have intercepted over 1,600 heavy trucks so far, issuing roughly 2,000 tickets since the start of the operation, which will continue through 2026. Conducted in collaboration with Contrôle routier Québec, the initiative aims to strengthen enforcement, prevent risky behavior, and remind drivers of […]
The elves will visit from December 7th to the 14th The tradition continues ! To celebrate the season, the Municipality invites all residents to take part in the 2025 Holiday Decorating Contest. Photo elves will tour the streets to capture the most festive displays. A resident committee will evaluate the photos independently, awarding points based […]