Author: Eric O'Brien
Following the close of nominations for the upcoming November 2 elections, several municipal officials across the region were elected by acclamation. In Mansfield-et-Pontefract, only one candidate found herself in that situation — outgoing mayor Sandra Armstrong. She said she was deeply moved by the public’s continued confidence in her leadership. Despite a positive record over […]
It’s official — residents of the Municipality of the Village of Fort-Coulonge will head to the polls to elect a new mayor. Outgoing councillor Philippe Ouellet has officially submitted his candidacy. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, he discussed the reasons that motivated him to run for the position. Elected in 2021, Philippe […]
Due to a water main break that occurred today, the Municipality of Pontiac is issuing a preventive boil water advisory for the Quyon sector until further notice. What to do: Before consuming tap water, you must: Bring the water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute. Let it cool before using it. […]
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Tourisme Outaouais held its 44th annual general meeting at Camp Fortune on October 1, 2025, to review the regional tourism association’s annual activities, present the results for the 2024–2025 financial year, and elect the board of directors in front of the members gathered for the occasion. Geneviève Latulippe, CEO of Tourisme Outaouais, provides all the […]
The FADOQ Outaouais 50+ Expo will soon be back! Its 4th edition will take place on October 25 and 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Palais des congrès de Gatineau. This free, open-to-all event will feature nearly 150 exhibitors, live performances, conferences, and over $10,000 in prizes, including a resort stay […]
There is a new owner of the building at the corner of Principale and Baume streets in Fort-Coulonge. Brock Field is the new proprietor. He has already moved in offices and has even decided to open a clearance store. Field hopes to attract people looking for commercial office space. He mentioned that he decided to […]
To celebrate Halloween with families in the region, the Patro Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield team is organizing a Halloween walk, which will take place on the Patro trails on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stéphanie Turner from the Patro provides more details: This year, there will be no evening haunted walk for the bravest […]
On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, seven national organizations dedicated to the well-being of seniors are gathering today at the National Assembly of Quebec, during a motion presented by the Minister Delegate for Health and Seniors, Ms. Caroline Proulx. For the very first time, the Conférence des Tables régionales de concertation […]