Author: Éric O'Brien
On September 17th, Mariana Mefleh, the Coalition Avenir Québec candidate in Pontiac, presented her priorities for the riding as part of the provincial election campaign. Among the issues she highlighted, she wants to better support people living with severe intellectual or physical disabilities and their families, particularly during the transition to adulthood. She also proposes […]
AutonHomme Pontiac will offer a grief support group this fall for people experiencing bereavement who wish to share, express themselves, and journey with others going through a similar experience. The group will be facilitated by Ali-John Chaudhary, a psychotherapist with 20 years of experience who has led several grief and loss support groups in the […]
The 14th annual Moisson Outaouais Loto-Moisson concluded Wednesday evening with the official draw, held at Motoforce in L’Ange-Gardien. This year, 14,920 tickets were sold, raising $373,000 to support Moisson Outaouais’ mission and its efforts to combat food insecurity in the region. The campaign offered 21 prizes, including a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, a CF MOTO ATV, […]
The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society of Pembroke invites the community to participate in a new format of Francophone community festivities on Friday, September 25th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Francophone Cultural Centre, located at 303 James Street in Pembroke. The event aims to bring families and the Francophone community together to celebrate the Franco-Ontarian […]
The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract informs residents that bulky waste collection will take place during the week of October 5th to 9th. Residents must ensure their items are placed at the curb before 7:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5th. Please note that the truck will only make one pass on each street. It is therefore important […]
The Fort-Coulonge–Mansfield Youth Centre invites witches and wizards aged 18 and over to a creative Halloween evening! A witch’s broom-making workshop, led by Nadia Pompetti, will take place on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per person, with all materials included. Participants are invited to bring their favorite beverage, their […]
Ladysmith Oktoberfest isn’t just for adults! A host of activities await young festival-goers on October 3rd and 4th. On Saturday, October 3rd, children are invited to head to the play structures to enjoy face painting and games. And this year, a new addition to the program: the “Looking for Hans and Frieda” treasure hunt! It […]
Preparations are already underway for the Pontiac Christmas Market and Festival, which will take place on Saturday, November 21st, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 525 Baume Street in Fort-Coulonge. Organizers invite everyone to come celebrate the start of the holiday season in a warm and […]
A batch of 500-milligram generic acetaminophen tablets, sold under the brand name Novo-Gesic Forte, is being recalled in Canada. Teva‘s Canadian subsidiary is conducting the recall because some tablets may be contaminated with epoxy. According to Health Canada, ingesting this substance could cause damage to the digestive system. People who have this medication are advised […]
Google will soon begin using artificial intelligence in Canada to determine whether its users are adults or minors. The system will analyze certain account-related activities, such as the categories of videos watched on YouTube or the types of searches performed on Google. When a user is deemed to be under 18, certain protection settings will […]