Environment

The Quebec section of the Ottawa River has been designated as a heritage site by the Government of Quebec. Now both the Ontario and Quebec sides of the river are considered heritage/historical sites, this designation is recognised at all three levels of government. Pontiac MNA André Fortin says that the Ottawa River is the second […]

The Parc des Chutes Coulonge is organizing an open house day on September 9th.The Director of the Park, Jean-François Dubois says that everyone from the Pontiac are welcome to visit the park for free. Clip – Jean-François Dubois More information can be found on the facebook page of Parc des Chutes Coulonge. The entire interview […]

The leader of the Bloc Québécois in Ottawa, Martine Ouellet, said she wanted to stop the Chalk River nuclear dump project. Despite a visit to the site, Martine Ouellette said she was not convinced that the Chalk River site was the best place for the project. She said that in her view, other sites should […]

From July 31st to August 18th, a public consultation period will be held at the Pontiac MRC office on the Integrated Operational Forest Management Plan (PAFIO), with the goal of obtaining input on the proposed forest planning from the public. clip 1 – Régent Dugas The Integrated Operational Forest Management Plan describes the forestry interventions […]

Wildlife conservation officers seized nearly 43,000 bulbs of wild garlic in the Outaouais, Laurentides and Laval regions. A total of 48 offenses were issued to those who exceeded the limit of 50 bulbs per person. It is stated that the seized bulbs were handed over to the SEM’Ail program, which aims to raise public awareness […]

In a press release issued on June 28, the Ministry of Sustainable Development of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change indicated that Mon chez nous Inc. Fort-Coulonge, $ 8,000 for violating the Environmental Quality Act and the Drinking Water Quality Regulation. In 2011, the company did not installed signage for non-drinking water visible […]

In a statement, MP Will Amos argues that he has always defended the regional forest industry against unfair American protectionism. He points to the announcement this spring regarding the government’s support, where communities and workers affected by US actions will receive$867 Million in support. These measures will defend Canadian interests and promote the long-term viability […]

On May 24 the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced the protection of its two newest properties, île Hébert on the Lake of Two Mountains at the western tip of Montreal Island, and île Reid, east of Allumettes island on the Ottawa River. The Program Director of the Nature Conservancy of Canada for Western Quebec, […]