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La Sûreté du Québec (SQ) a présenté ce matin (4 août) son bilan routier du long congé des vacances de la construction qui se sont déroulées du 18 juillet au 3 août 2025. Au total, 38 décès sont survenus lors de 31 collisions. Ces données représentent le pire bilan des 10 dernières années sur le […]

On Wednesday afternoon (July 30), the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol was packed for the 30th anniversary celebrations for the Norway Bay-Bristol Historical Society. Live music was provided by musicians Gail Gavan and Sherryl Fitzpatrick. Past president Bonnie Beveridge explained that the group started by collecting histories of the several hundred cottages in Norway […]

In June, the Quebec Municipal Commission (CMQ) announced that it was conducting a performance audit of the code of ethics and professional conduct of around twenty municipalities throughout the province. Among the municipalities selected for analysis was the Municipality of Pontiac, located in the MRC des Collines. The objective of this work is to assess […]

The Bryson Lions Club is putting on their annual cipaille supper this Sunday (August 3) starting at noon at their hall on rue Principale. Cipaille (or sea-pie) is a traditional layered meat pie, and the club has been holding the fundraiser for more than 25 years. President Betty Leach explained that preparations are already underway […]

The search for a 53-year-old Quyon man who had been missing in the Ottawa River since Sunday afternoon ended earlier today (July 29), as the man’s body was located by Sûreté du Québec divers around 12:45 p.m. It took roughly an hour to bring the victim to the riverbank where his death was confirmed. “A […]

Transcollines, a regional public transit service based in MRC des Collines that also serves the MRC Pontiac, has launched a new mobile app as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. Featuring improvements to existing services, as well as new features, it is now possible to purchase tickets online via the app. Monthly passes can be […]

The Municipality of Fort-Coulonge has issued a statement requesting residents to stop flushing wipes down the drain. According to the municipality, these items cause damage to the pump and sewer system, which can cause damages of up to $5,000. “These expenses are paid by the municipality, and therefore funded by your taxes,” stated the municipality. […]

Local acting troupe the Pontiac Community Players are hosting a series of free, outdoor productions at community parks throughout the region over the month of August. Will Bastien, who is co-directing the production with Darlene Pashak, explained that the play “Twain’s Tales” will be a collection of short stories by legendary author Mark Twain. He […]

Police are searching for a 53-year-old Quyon man who has been missing in the Ottawa River since 5:30 p.m. Sunday (July 27). The man apparently jumped into the water from a pontoon boat near Ile Mohr (just downriver from Quyon) while attempting to rescue a swimmer in distress. In a press release issued Monday, the […]

The Hull-Ottawa-Aylmer chapters of Alcoholics Anonymous are hosting their 50th annual congress on August 16 and 17. The theme of this year’s event is “Unis dans l’espoir” (United in hope), explained spokesperson Christian D, adding that it will take place in French.  He said that the conference will feature speakers as well as other activities, […]