NEWS

The community radio of the Pontiac (CHIP 101.9) is monitoring the situation regarding power outages in the region due to freezing rain. On Wednesday afternoon, at 3:30, the main municipalities affected were Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Île-du-Grand-Calumet and Isle-aux-Allumettes. According to the information provided by Hydro-Québec, 3 762 of 12 978 adresses were affected in the Pontiac, notably […]

The municipal meeting in Mansfield-et-Pontefract that was scheduled for this evening has been postponed. It will now take place tomorrow evening, Thursday, March 12, at 8:00 p.m.

The Centre de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) and the Western Québec School Board have announced the cancellation of school transportation and the suspension of classes for March 11 due to difficult weather conditions caused by freezing rain. The decision was made on the afternoon of March 10th to ensure the safety of students and […]

Residents of the Pontiac and Outaouais region should prepare for a significant episode of freezing rain, with accumulations expected to reach up to 30 millimeters within 24 hours, from Wednesday morning through Thursday. According to MétéoMédia, the freezing rain will begin around 4 a.m. Wednesday in Outaouais and will spread to surrounding areas. The most […]

As veterinary costs continue to climb, an increasing number of pet owners are turning to insurance for their dogs and cats. However, a survey by Protégez-Vous reveals that this peace of mind can come at a high price, and coverage options are sometimes difficult to compare. Monthly premiums range from $23 to $197 for a […]

An artistic and social initiative aimed at raising public awareness about aphasia will make a stop in Gatineau this spring. The tour Le silence qui parle (“The Silence That Speaks”), presented by the Théâtre Aphasique in collaboration with the Association des neurotraumatisés – Région de l’Outaouais and the library network of the Ville de Gatineau, […]

The Canadian Museum of Nature is offering several special activities throughout the month of March, particularly during the school March break. Until March 22nd, the museum will be open every day to welcome families. Visitors will be able to explore the new exhibition Life on Land: The Devonian, which looks at the evolution of the […]

Nearly four years after the government committed to providing cellular coverage across all of Quebec, some rural regions — including the Pontiac — have still seen no improvement. At this moment, no project has been announced, the province’s Ministry of Cybersecurity and Digital Affairs has confirmed. A citizen-led petition has been launched calling for improved cellular coverage in […]

The Moms’ Market is returning this year with a new edition that promises to be lively and full of great finds. Scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, the event will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pontiac Agricultural Society, in the Exhibition Hall located at 215 Lang Street in Shawville. It’s an […]

The Ottawa Black Film Festival (#OBFF26) returns for its sixth edition, both in person and online, featuring 40 films from around the world. Created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, the festival celebrates Black creativity and provides a platform for both emerging and established voices. The opening night, Friday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m., will feature […]