Author: Émilie Dionne
Reading and culture will be in the spotlight at Campbell’s Bay on October 22nd and 23rd, as the municipality invites residents to participate in two book events. The Campbell’s Bay Book Fair will be held at the Recreation Centre, located at 2 Second Street. Visitors will be able to discover a selection of books in […]
A new study entitled L’exception québécoise, published on October 13th by the French Language Commissioner, reveals significant differences in music consumption patterns between Quebec, Canada and 24 European countries. With the rise of streaming platforms, access to music has expanded significantly, transforming the ways in which artists are discovered and listened to. However, the data […]
MISSING HUNTER IN THE SECTIONED ARM ZEC AREA Benoit Laporte, a hunter who was at Cairine Lake in the Bras-Coupé ZEC, did not return to his cottage as planned late yesterday afternoon. Laporte was walking at the time of his disappearance. The search is ongoing with the participation of the Sûreté du Québec, dog handlers, […]
Since the deposit system has been expanded in Quebec, returning bottles and cans can be more complicated for some consumers. But there are several solutions to avoid losing the value of the deposit. Opportunities include donating your containers to a community organization, school or sports team that is organizing a fundraiser. Some groups even offer […]
The federal government is planning to offer rebates of up to $10,000 for households wishing to have a heat pump installed in their home. Premier Mark Carney announced the launch of a $2 billion, eight-year National Heat Pump Rebate Program. Ottawa aims to help approximately 820,000 Canadian households adopt a more energy-efficient heating system. Under […]
For Thanksgiving, Bryson’s Bistro invites those who live alone to come and share a warm meal in good company. A free dinner will be offered this Sunday, October 11th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will allow participants to enjoy a meal, socialize and listen to music with Rosalie, Conrad and Pierre. Interested […]
Military training activities will take place in several areas of the Pontiac region over the coming weeks. From October 13th to November 10th 2026, the Royal Canadian Air Force 2602 Tactical Aviation Basic Course will be held at Garrison Petawawa, Ontario. As part of this training, CH-146 Griffon and CH-147F Chinook helicopters will conduct low-level […]
Homelessness continues to grow in the Outaouais, and is no longer limited to shelters and shelter resources. According to the Portrait de l’itinérance en Outaouais 2025-2026, 96 camps were identified in Gatineau last July. Of these, 43 were at the Guertin Arena site and 53 were outside the site. A total of 103 people were […]
The Connexions Resource Centre invites you to the first Accessibility Edition of Roadmap to Services, taking place on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Bryson RA and Lions Club. This day is an opportunity to discover the resources and services available in the Pontiac region, meet local organizations and […]
The Maison de la famille du Pontiac invites the public to come celebrate Halloween in a fun and scary atmosphere with its large Haunted House. The event will take place on Saturday, October 31st, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 161 Rue Principale in Fort-Coulonge. Little monsters, families and thrill seekers are invited to […]