Author: Geneviève
The Office des personnes handicapées du Québec is launching a provincial campaign to encourage merchants and municipalities to make small businesses more accessible. Restaurants, pharmacies, convenience stores, hair salons and shops: several local establishments still present barriers for people with disabilities. The campaign reminds us that accessibility benefits everyone, including people with reduced mobility, seniors […]
Fort-Coulonge’s Knights of Columbus Council 7221 Food Drive will be held on December 18th, in the streets of Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield, starting at 5:00 p.m. Volunteers will be out on the streets collecting non-perishable food and cash donations from people to help individuals and families in need this holiday season. In addition, individuals and families […]
Operation Secret Santa for Seniors is back in the Pontiac for a new edition in 2026. The Friends of the Pontiac initiative runs from November 1st to December 20th and aims to bring a little comfort and happiness to seniors in the region who are experiencing isolation, loneliness or financial difficulties during the holiday season. […]
A Christmas market will take place on Saturday, November 14th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harrington Hall and Chapeau Market. The event will bring together local vendors and artisans offering a variety of products, including handmade gifts, crafts, unique finds and holiday treats. Those interested in becoming vendors can reserve a space for […]
Notice to all the creative, go-getters and enthusiasts in our community! The Patro of Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield is already preparing for the big 2027 Carnaval. Do you want to experience the event from the inside and bring your magic touch? The organizing committee is looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to volunteer. Email your letter of intent […]
Loisir sport Outaouais welcomes the investment announced in the 2026 federal budget for the revitalization of community and sports infrastructure. The government is providing $1.5 billion over nine years. Of this amount, $750 million will be used to renovate rinks and arenas, while the other half will go towards revitalizing community centres. In light of […]
Desjardins is following the lead of major Canadian banks and plans to block access to its banking platforms by external AI agents such as ChatGPT, Claude and Muse. We learned that several major financial institutions, including RBC, TD, BMO, Scotia and CIBC, have already announced similar measures. Desjardins explains that it wants to protect the […]
The Sûreté du Québec conducted four searches and arrested a 28-year-old man on November 4th as part of an investigation into drug trafficking in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. The operation was conducted by MRC Pontiac police officers, under the coordination of the Outaouais Level 1 drug team. The searches targeted a dwelling, land and two vehicles located on […]
The Centre culturel francophone de Pembroke invites the community to its traditional Association Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 12th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ste-Croix Hall, 500 Isabella Street, Pembroke. The evening will include a meal and musical performance by chansonnier René Bertrand. Tickets are $30 per person. They are available at the Centre […]
The Knights of Columbus, Council 7221 invite the public to a memorial mass in memory of the deceased members of 2026. The celebration will take place on Monday, November 9th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Saint-Pierre Church in Fort-Coulonge. Following the mass, the monthly 7221 council meeting will be held in the Knights of Columbus […]