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The 9th edition of the Outaouais Sports Excellence Gala is underway. This evening event is an opportunity to celebrate the athletes, coaches, officials, teams, organizations, and volunteers who make sports shine across the region. Organizers are inviting the public to submit nominations. An athlete, coach, referee, team, organization, or volunteer who stood out in 2024 […]

Outaouais author Raymond Ouimet has released a new historical book, part of which revisits a tragedy that took place in the Pontiac. In La vengeance des mal-aimés, published by Septentrion and now available in bookstores, Ouimet recounts three bloody tragedies, including one that occurred in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, specifically in Demers Centre. The event, which took place […]

Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel issued a statement expressing her support for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s launch of a national industrial strategy and new measures to assist Canadian workers and businesses in the face of President Trump’s tariffs. “These initiatives are essential for our region. Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi relies on a diversified economy where agriculture, forestry, […]

The Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) and the Vermont Mayors Coalition (VMC) are joining forces to call for the removal of customs tariffs that directly affect communities on both sides of the border. According to the UMQ, municipal leaders are seeing firsthand the concrete effects of these measures on their local economies, businesses, and residents. […]

The Centre de loisirs des Draveurs has paid tribute to one of the arena’s main donors in recent years, Pierre Bourque. “For years, Pierre Bourque has been a silent ally of our arena. From lighting to heaters, many improvements here have been made possible thanks to him, without the public even knowing,” the Centre stated. […]

As the date of the municipal election approaches, the Municipality of Shawville issued its official public notice on September 2. Crystal Webb, serving as Chief Electoral Officer, announced that all positions will be open, including the office of mayor and six (6) council seats. Nomination papers for any of these positions must be filed at […]

After organizing a public contest to select a project for investment using funds from the Government of Quebec and the MRC Pontiac, the Municipality of Campbell’s Bay announced this morning (September 3) the winner of the popular vote. The baseball field canteen has been chosen as the winning project of the 2025 participatory budget in […]

Ticket sales are now open for the Sommet Climat Outaouais, which will take place on October 17 in Gatineau. Organizers hope the event will serve as a turning point for regional mobilization, sparking major projects, bold ideas, and new collaborations to accelerate the climate transition in the Outaouais. The program will feature plenary sessions with […]

The Prefect of the MRC des Collines, Marc Carrière, officially swore in Paul Charbonneau on September 2 as Director of Public Security for the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais. The ceremony took place at the Centre Wakefield La Pêche in the municipality of La Pêche. The event brought together numerous elected officials and partners of the MRC, […]

With the new school year underway, regular routines are settling back in. The Centre de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) announced that during the Board of Directors meeting held on Tuesday, August 26, at the Salle des Hauts-Bois in Maniwaki, Katherine Fiset, parent representative for the Cœur-de-la-Gatineau district, was appointed Vice-President of the Board of […]