Author: Marie Gionet
The City of Gatineau has launched a call for proposals to visual artists and artisans from the Outaouais and Pontiac for the group exhibition Utopias for Tomorrow. The exhibition will be presented from September 10 to October 23, 2026, at Galerie Montcalm. The goal of this call is to showcase works that, in the context […]
The dry autumn weather has prompted a public safety measure in the region. Following recent meetings between fire chiefs and the Fire Safety Committee (CSI), a regional ban on all types of fires has been in effect across the entire Pontiac Regional County Municipality (MRC) since yesterday, October 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., in accordance […]
With roughly 48 hours remaining before the close of the candidate registration period for the November 2 municipal elections, nearly twenty positions in the MRC Pontiac remain unclaimed. This includes openings in L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Bryson, Portage-du-Fort, as well as Rapides-des-Joachim and Litchfield. Interested individuals have until Friday at 4:30 p.m. to submit their candidacy. If the […]
Last Monday, the organizing committee of the L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet Group officially launched Phase III of the Honor Our Roots project. As volunteer Guylaine La Salle explains, this new phase aims to expand the list of 900 deceased adults in preparation for the printing and installation of commemorative panels, with the goal of preserving and passing on […]
The Filles d’Isabelle are happy to announce that they will once again hold their traditional meat pie sale next November. Two varieties will be offered: Pork or pork and beef meat pie, at $12.00 each. To reserve your meat pie, please contact: Charlotte Bouche at 819-683-2446orLouise Francoeur at 819-685-9132 Your orders will be ready on […]
Christine Francoeur, the outgoing mayor of Fort-Coulonge, will face opposition in her pursuit of a council seat. Dave Hérault, a current municipal councillor in the Village of Fort-Coulonge, has also submitted his candidacy for Seat 1. Hérault was elected in February 2023 following the passing of Lucie Bertrand, narrowly defeating Freeda Béchamp Graveline in a […]
Among the events likely to draw the most excitement is the 8th edition of the Collines Violin Festival in Chelsea. Annie Léveillée from Tourisme Outaouais provides more details: A Perfect Outing for Fun! And that’s not all—visitors will even have the chance to do yoga with miniature goats at Mountain View Farm in Luskville. Again, […]
Canada Post employees have launched an immediate general strike. The delivery of mail and parcels through the national postal service is suspended for an indefinite period. Please note that delays in mail delivery do not exempt you from paying your bills: you are still required to pay your accounts on time, even if you have […]