Public Announcements
Large item day on May 30th in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes
The Municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes is announcing a Large Item Drop-Off Day, taking place on May 30th at the local transfer station site. This event is intended exclusively for large items that are not typically accepted in regular curbside collection, such as mattresses, furniture, and sofas. Residents are asked to sort their items before bringing them […]
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Water main break on Coulonge street
The Municipality of Fort-Coulonge is informing residents that a water main break is currently underway on Coulonge Street. This situation may result in water interruptions or reduced pressure in the area. Municipal crews are on site working to restore service as quickly as possible. The municipality thanks residents for their understanding and patience.
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Major military exercise planned over Davidson Mill area: day and night helicopter training expected
Residents of the Davidson Mill area will need to keep an eye on the skies in the coming days. The Department of National Defence has announced a large-scale military training exercise conducted by the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. The deployment will take place in two distinct phases in order to test troop capabilities under […]
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Public notice – fire ban in Thorne
The municipality of Thorne is issuing a public notice regarding a fire ban currently in effect. As of April 27th, the fire danger index is considered extreme. The municipality reminds residents that this is an important call to remain vigilant at all times. In accordance with bylaw 271-2021, aimed at preventing fires within the territory […]
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Temporary restrictions on the use of the baseball field in Mansfield-et-Pontefract
The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract is asking residents to exercise caution when using the baseball field. In a notice to users, it states that access to the field must be temporarily limited to allow the turf, installed last fall, to properly stabilize. This measure aims to ensure the quality and durability of the sports facilities. The […]
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Fort-Coulonge lifts state of emergency following Spring flooding
The Municipality of Fort-Coulonge has announced that the state of emergency declared due to the 2026 spring flooding has now been lifted. Conditions continue to improve: the Ottawa River level has dropped by 12 cm over the past 48 hours, while the Coulonge River has decreased by 48 cm during the same period. However, some […]
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Road closed at km 54 on Bois-Franc Road (Jim Road)
A major traffic advisory has been issued for Bois-Franc Road (also known as Jim Road), where a full closure is currently in effect at kilometre 54. According to available information, the road has collapsed at that location, making it impassable and requiring an immediate shutdown of traffic. An official statement is expected to be released […]
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Mansfield-et-Pontefract: planned power outages postponed in flood-prone areas
The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract is informing residents that all planned power outages in flood-prone areas have been postponed until May 31st, 2026. According to the information provided, this decision aims to avoid additional complications for residents affected by the spring flooding. However, some residents may still receive automated notifications announcing service interruptions. Teams are conducting […]
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Otter Lake: water levels receding and awaiting clearance for bridge reopening
The Municipality of Otter Lake wishes to inform the public that water levels have now dropped at the Polish Hill and Chemin Blaskie bridges following the recent flood event. The municipality is currently awaiting authorization from engineers at the Quebec Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTQ) before reopening these infrastructures. A further public notice […]
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Mansfield-et-Pontefract: Water levels stabilize, but vigilance remains
The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract has issued an update regarding water levels on the Ottawa and Coulonge rivers, based on CPRRO data and field observations. On the Ottawa River, the observed level is slightly down at 108.62 m, which is 1 cm lower than the previous evening. Despite this slight decrease, the level remains high and […]
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