Author: Éric O'Brien
Héma-Québec is encouraging the public to adopt a new good habit this fall: donating blood. A blood drive organized by the Pontiac Agricultural Society will take place on Thursday, October 22nd, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Shawville Fair Grounds – Exhibition Hall, located at 215 Lang Street in Shawville. The goal is […]
Members of the Gracefield and Rivières de Pontiac credit unions voted on September 14th and 15th on a proposed merger between the two credit unions. At the Caisse des Rivières de Pontiac, 64.46% of members voted in favor of the proposal, while 76.57% of members at the Caisse de Gracefield voted in favor of the […]
The second part of the public hearing regarding the proposed establishment of an intensive recirculating land-based aquaculture farm in the Pontiac RCM, led by Samonix, will take place on Tuesday, September 29th, at 7:00 p.m. Only one session is scheduled for this second part of the hearing. Residents who wish to participate may attend in […]
Families in the Pontiac region are invited to put on their best costumes for a big Halloween party in Fort-Coulonge! The event will take place on Saturday, October 24th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Fort-Coulonge parish hall. This year, a new partnership with Party Bizz is adding to the festivities. On the […]
The Fort-Coulonge Golden Age Club invites the public to save the dates for two dinners that will take place in the coming months. First, a cipaille dinner will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m., in the Fort-Coulonge Golden Age Club hall. Then, as the holidays approach, it’s time for the […]
A new program called Digital Independence is now offered by West Pontiac Connects. The service aims to support people who want help with various digital tools and services. Support may include assistance with email, smartphones and tablets, online services, social media, video calls, web browsing, as well as online safety and fraud prevention. Individual support […]
With less than two weeks to go before the provincial election, the Association of Public Libraries of Quebec (ABPQ) has released the political parties’ responses to its key requests regarding the development of public libraries. In particular, the Association asked the political parties about human resources, collections, infrastructure, and the social role of libraries. According […]
The public is invited to come celebrate the magic of the holidays in a warm and traditional atmosphere at Maison Bryson, located at 314 Principale Street in Mansfield, on December 5th. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a festive day with your family, explore […]
A rally bringing together car and off-road vehicle enthusiasts will take place in Mansfield on Saturday, October 24th, as part of the Mansfield en fête festivities. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Mansfield fire station. Participants will take part in a car or ATV rally, with prizes to be won […]
On September 14 and 15, extraordinary general meetings were held to present a merger proposal to the members of the Desjardins Rivières de Pontiac credit unions and the Caisse populaire Desjardins Gracefield. Following these meetings, 64.46% of the members of the Caisse des Rivières de Pontiac voted in favor of the proposal presented to them. […]