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As the 2026 provincial elections approach, five candidates from the parties represented in the National Assembly of Quebec will meet on September 9th in Gatineau for the Outaouais Debate. Organized jointly by Culture Outaouais, Le Droit, the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), and the Observatoire du développement de l’Outaouais (ODO), the event will take […]

Québec solidaire has announced its full slate of candidates for the five ridings in the Outaouais region for the upcoming election campaign. In Pontiac, the party will be represented by Bianca Baldo, a lawyer, public policy professional, and community organizer. With over 20 years of experience, she has been particularly involved in defending the rights […]

Local residents and visitors are invited to attend a craft fair on November 28th, at the Golden Age Club of Fort-Coulonge, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will bring together local artisans and vendors offering a variety of handmade items, decorations, gifts and homemade products, including sourdough bread and homemade pickles. A canteen […]

The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival returns for its 39th edition from September 2nd to 6th, 2026, at Parc de la Baie. For five days, festival-goers can enjoy a mix of shows, hot air balloon flights, nighttime illuminations, fireworks, and activities for the whole family. On the music front, the lineup includes Matt Lang and […]

Emergency rooms in the Outaouais region continue to be under significant pressure, with the region ranking among the worst in Quebec for wait times. According to data released this week, the wait time to see a doctor is particularly high. Data updated on August 24th shows an average wait time of 7 hours and 12 […]

A new class action lawsuit is being filed against Honda Canada in Quebec due to a paint defect affecting some of its vehicles. An application for authorization to proceed with this class action was filed on August 6 with the Superior Court of Quebec in Montreal. It specifically targets 2013 and newer models with a […]

The Quyon community will gather on Saturday, September 12th, for Quyon Community Day, a free outdoor event open to all ages. Activities will take place at Quyon Community Park, located at 2 Ferry Road, starting at 1 p.m. The program includes all-day music, games and family activities, as well as free camping. The musical lineup […]

The first part of the BAPE public hearing regarding the proposed land-based aquaculture farm in Samonix, in the Pontiac MRC, begins tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th, at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend the sessions to learn about the project and ask questions. Representatives from Samonix, as well as experts from various government departments […]

A wonderful initiative for Pontiac families: the 2026 Snowsuit Fund from La Maison de la Famille du Pontiac will provide free snowsuits to all children aged 0 to 13. This year only, this exceptional measure is available to all Pontiac families, regardless of income or circumstances. Snowsuits will be provided free of charge so that […]

Desjardins members in Mansfield-et-Pontefract are being invited to an information session about a proposed merger with Caisse populaire Desjardins Gracefield. The boards of the two financial cooperatives say the merger would bring together their resources, providing members with access to a larger team, a broader range of expertise and several service centres. They also say […]