Author: Marie Gionet
Today, MRC Pontiac is holding their annual tree day celebrations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. where members of the public can pick from a wide variety of seedlings free of charge. In addition there will be a barbeque in support of local food bank Bouffe Pontiac at the MRC office in Campbell’s Bay. The […]
MRC Pontiac environmental coordinator Kari Richardson talks about the annual tree day celebrations.
The Center de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) announced in a press release on May 24 that they would be offering financial compensation to parents forced to drive their children to school due to the ongoing school bus driver strike. “The amount paid is calculated according to the CSSHBO Travel Expenses Policy. This amount is […]
On Tuesday, the provincial Ministry of Public Security held two public meetings at l’École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge for residents affected by this spring’s flooding. The purpose of the meeting was to answer resident’s questions regarding the MSP’s financial assistance program for residents whose primary residences had been damaged. Attendees were able to create appointments to meet […]
Mansfield Mayor Sandra Armstrong talks about the followup to the flooding the region experienced this spring.
Local singer-songwriter Michaela Cahill will release a brand new single this Friday, May 26, 2023. The song is called Only exception, and Michaela Cahill says it’s a song about the love of young people that many people will understand. Although she grew up in the musical genre, this new song marks Michaela’s first dive into […]
The Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac announced last week that they would not be able to offer their summer camp program this year due to a number of overlapping difficulties. The camp typically hosts around 20 or so at-risk youth from around the Pontiac to learn about operating the garden and also take part in various […]
Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac Director General Martin Riopel talks about the cancellation of this year’s summer camp.
Come join us and party until the cows come home!! This is a public event open to all our community, sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers. Plenty of activity happening, you don’t want to miss the fun: Ride the mechanical bull and challenge your friends and family! Watch as the 4H square dancers perform The Pontiac Line […]
The mediated meetings between bus lines and Teamsters Local 106, the union representing striking bus drivers in the Outaouais region, ended in a stalemate. The meetings were the first time the two parties have returned to the bargaining table since the strike began on May 1, and followed on the heels of both parties requesting […]