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Jane Toller is firm in her stance: she wants Hydro-Québec to step up its response efforts to address power outages across the region. She argues that the ongoing situation poses safety risks for residents and that waiting several more years for a solution is unacceptable. This concern led the Council of Mayors of the Pontiac […]

Drivers in Shawville will need to take note of a new traffic change: a four-way stop is now in effect at the intersection of Princess and King streets. The measure is intended to improve road safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. “We encourage everyone to drive cautiously and adjust to the new traffic pattern as […]

At its most recent meeting, the Council of Mayors of the Pontiac MRC called on the Quebec government to abolish the carbon tax and follow the example set by Ontario. According to Jane Toller, Warden of the Pontiac MRC, such a measure would provide crucial support for local gas stations, particularly those located along Highway […]

Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel is inviting residents, organizations, and housing-sector partners in the region to participate in the national consultation Maisons Canada (Homes Canada), a new federal initiative aimed at finding solutions to the housing crisis. The Market Survey Guide for Maisons Canada was released in recent hours. The survey allows participants to share […]

The next meeting of the Council of Mayors of the Pontiac MRC will take place tomorrow evening (August 20). It may be the second-to-last meeting chaired by MRC Warden Jane Toller, who announced last month that she would not be seeking another mandate. Council meetings for the TNO and MRC are usually held on the […]

In the coming days, the return to school will be front and center across the Pontiac region. The Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service Centre (CSSHBO) has informed parents that school supply fees can now be paid through various methods. This year, it is now possible to make payments by online banking at most financial institutions. To do […]

A head-on collision between two vehicles occurred around 9:10 a.m. Saturday on Chemin des Outaouais, near Chemin de la Mine at the entrance to the island. Officers from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) station in Campbell’s Bay were dispatched to the scene. Fortunately, the lives of those involved are not believed to be at risk, […]

It’s now official: following the announcement that the Pontiac Comets would be moving from the Fort-Coulonge arena to Shawville, the team will now compete in the Northern Premier Hockey League (NPHL) under the name Shawville Pontiacs. This marks a return to the roots of an identity that once energized the Shawville community, as team owner […]

A man from Danford Lake (Alleyn-et-Cawood) is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual contact involving a minor. The man, in his thirties and a resident of Alleyn-et-Cawood, was arrested in July following incidents that occurred earlier this year. He has previously been convicted in connection with similar offences. His lawyer has requested that the […]

In preparation for the upcoming season of the Fort-Coulonge Minor Hockey Association, President Paul Boisvert announced that he is seeking referees for games to be played in Fort-Coulonge during the 2025–2026 season. “If there are people interested in refereeing during the winter, or even just in timekeeping, please get in touch with me. We are […]