Author: Caleb Nickerson
A 70-year-old man was critically injured following an ATV accident in Pontiac Saturday night. Emergency crews were called to chemin Richard in Alleyn-et-Cawood at around 9 p.m. on May 3 after the man driving the ATV struck a tree, according to preliminary information. Police say that the victim was not wearing a helmet at the […]
Tourism Pontiac held their annual general meeting at Café Downtown in Fort-Coulonge on April 31, discussing the non-profit’s past year and their plans for promoting and stimulating tourism in the region. After conducting their AGM and discussing the past year’s activities and their goals, attendees listened to André Groulx of Tourisme Outaouais, who gave a […]
SADC Pontiac is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a community day in Rapides-des-Joachims. On Friday, May 30th, participants will have the opportunity to discover the services and resources available in the municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims, as well as the organizations offering these services. Among others, on site, The Connexions ressources center, The MRC Pontiac, Bouffe […]
Sponsored by La Station de Beauté et Coiffure Bellissima How to participate? 1. Follow Les amis de CHIP Facebook page 2. Like and share the post on Facebook The draw will take place on Friday afternoon, May 9th Congratulations to Louise Romain, Melany Soucie, Rita Newberry, and Danielle Rancourt
There’s a new committee raising funds for the refurbishment of the Shawville arena. The building, which is a part of the Shawville Fairgrounds is owned by the Pontiac Agricultural Society, but operated by the municipality most of the year. The two organizations signed a new lease agreement earlier this year that stipulates that each will […]
Mike Rusenstrom, a member of the Pontiac Arena Fund talks about their project to renovate the Shawville Arena.
Regional health authority CISSSO is warning the public that two people diagnosed with measles from Ottawa were present at the Éco des champs park located at 482 chemin Eardley, Gatineau, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. The statement notes that the risk of outdoor exposure in this setting is low, but […]
A group discussion on women in municipal politics was hosted by the Assemblée des Groupes de femmes d’Interventions Régionales (AGIR) Outaouais at the MRC Pontiac office in Campbell’s Bay Wednesday (April 30). The non-profit group advocates for the rights of women in Western Quebec. The discussion was part of a broader campaign that they are […]
The Alzheimer Society Outaouais invites you to participate in the Walk for Alzheimer’s on May 25th to celebrate 40 years of the Alzheimer Society Outaouais with a 3.5 km walk and activities for all. Register now and get involved in a cause that touches more than 21,000 people in the Outaouais region alone. Bruno Tousignant […]
The high winds and stormy weather yesterday knocked out the power for thousands of Pontiac residents, as well as numerous others in Western Quebec. According to Hydro-Quebec’s website, there are currently nearly 4,000 Pontiac customers still without power as of 9 a.m. Wednesday morning (April 30), the majority of which are in Bristol. In the […]