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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 […]

  The organization Les Amis du Sault-des-Chats has announced the return of public archaeological excavations through the Archéo-Pontiac Project, which will take place in the heart of Quyon, in the Municipality of Pontiac, from September 27 to October 7, 2025. This community-driven initiative will explore the long-forgotten former Quyon Agricultural Fairgrounds, located at the confluence […]

Next Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the public is invited to meet farmers and producers during Open Farm Day – Mangeons local. Organized for the 21st year by the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), this flagship event offers an inside look at life on 55 farms across Quebec—including three in the […]

A total of 2,759 students are enrolled at the Centre de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) for this school year. Among them, 2,122 students use school transportation in the Pontiac and Vallée-de-la-Gatineau regions. This school year marks the full ban on cell phones, headphones, and all other personal mobile devices, which are now prohibited across […]

Exclusive Report from CHIP 101.9 For several months—or even years—users of the Campbell’s Bay Courthouse have frequently encountered insect infestations, as well as birds and bats entering the building. On July 3, after deciding to install sticky insect traps, a bat was accidentally caught instead. This is not the first time such animals have entered […]

Students in the Pontiac region will soon be returning to school, bringing increased activity on the roads from school buses, pedestrians, cyclists, and crossing guards. Until September 5, the Sûreté du Québec will step up its presence near schools. Road users are urged to exercise extra caution to ensure a safe back-to-school period for everyone. […]

As the new school year approaches, the Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service Centre has informed parents that the TA Institute, in partnership with Alloprof, has launched Learning Together (Apprendre Ensemble), a project designed to equip parents to better support their child’s learning at home, complementing the work done at school. Created for children with learning disabilities, Learning […]

Recent weather conditions have allowed for the lifting of the ban on open-air fires. Campfires, outdoor fireplaces, and fireworks are now permitted. However, several municipalities are urging residents to remain cautious. In Mansfield-et-Pontefract, for example, municipal officials emphasized that conditions throughout the summer have required constant vigilance. They also advised that anyone uncertain about current […]