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The proposed merger of the Desjardins credit unions of Rivières de Pontiac, Haute-Gatineau, and Gracefield will ultimately not take place. After several weeks of discussions, the three boards of directors have decided to halt the process due to a lack of agreement on the terms of the new structure. As a result, no member vote […]

Motorists may have to brace for an expensive summer at the pump, as several trends point to a possible increase in gas prices in the coming months. According to market observations, fuel prices remain highly sensitive to fluctuations in crude oil, seasonal demand, and supply conditions. Summer, a period of heavy travel and vacations, typically […]

A class-action lawsuit is currently targeting the credit reporting agencies Equifax and TransUnion, following allegations regarding inaccurate information appearing on the credit reports of certain Canadian consumers. According to available information, errors may have occurred in credit files since May 5th, 2023, potentially leading in some cases to significant consequences, such as loan refusals, lowered […]

The residents of the region are invited to participate in the Tree and Forest Festival, which will take place on May 29th, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Campbell’s Bay. The event will be held outside the Pontiac MRC offices, located at 602 Route 301 North, and will feature a free tree distribution […]

Since the implementation of the cell phone ban in several high schools in Quebec, an unexpected phenomenon has emerged: school libraries are experiencing a real resurgence in traffic. Once neglected by many students, these spaces are coming back to life during breaks and lunchtime. In many schools, libraries are once again filled with teenagers who […]

The Plein(s) Écran(s) festival will stop in Outaouais on May 22nd as part of its Par-Court Pleins Écrans tour, which is currently traveling across Quebec to showcase the best in short films to audiences in the regions. Presented free of charge at Cinéma Lyn starting at 7 p.m., this evening will mark the festival’s very […]

A large-scale police operation in Quebec has resulted in 23 arrests and the seizure of more than 4 million files linked to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to a statement released in Montreal on May 15th, 2026. Officers from the Integrated Child Exploitation Enforcement Team (EILP-J), coordinated by the Sûreté du Québec and involving […]

Road conditions continue to improve in the TNO du Lac-Nilgaut, according to an update by the MRC Pontiac on road closures in the area. Segments marked in green on the map are now easily accessible by pickup truck, while sections marked in yellow can be driven with a 4×4 vehicle, although caution is still strongly […]

Spring marks the launch of the summer programming at the Canadian Museum of Nature, which will offer new exhibitions, immersive films, and several family activities starting May 15th. Beginning on that date, the museum will be open daily until Labour Day, September 7th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. […]

Quebec subscribers to the Amazon Prime service who experienced delivery delays at the beginning of 2025 could eventually receive compensation following a class action authorized by the Quebec Superior Court. The lawsuit concerns delivery delays that occurred after the closure of Amazon’s warehouses in Quebec on January 22nd, 2025. According to the claim, some products […]