NEWS

The public review of the proposed intensive recirculating aquaculture facility in the Pontiac MRC continues. The BAPE (Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement) announces that the second part of the public hearing will begin on September 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Campbell’s Bay Recreation Centre, located at 2 Second Street. The meeting will also be […]

CAQ Candidates with Christine Fréchette’s team in the Outaouais region officially launched their campaign Monday and outlined the priorities that will guide their efforts over the coming weeks. As part of the campaign, Christine Fréchette’s team is pledging $53.4 million over four years to strengthen services for women experiencing or at risk of intimate partner […]

A major fundraising event will be held on Friday, October 9th, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m., at 221 Route 148, to support a local garage hockey league. Organized as a BBQ, the event will allow local residents to gather for a meal while directly contributing to the league’s funding. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and beverages will […]

Last year, at the Pontiac MRC Youth Council, students identified a significant need: easier access to driving schools in the Pontiac region. Access to driving schools was indeed one of the issues raised by young people during the 2025 meetings. Steps are currently underway to offer this service more conveniently and accessibly throughout Pontiac. To […]

The company Courges et cie will officially inaugurate its new Économusée® dedicated to market gardening, featuring squash and pumpkins, on Wednesday, September 9th, in Gatineau. The event will mark the opening of this new “Artisans at Work” experience, the second of its kind in the Outaouais region. Starting at 2 p.m., visitors and media representatives […]

Ottawa is getting ready for an extraordinary night! As part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations, Nuit Blanche Ottawa returns on Saturday, September 26th, for a full night dedicated to art, light, technology, and culture. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., the ByWard Market and more than 18 locations across the capital will be transformed into […]

As summer draws to a close, the Alzheimer Society of Outaouais is launching a new season with a diverse program designed for people living with neurocognitive disorders, as well as their families and caregivers. Throughout the fall, several activities will be offered, including support groups, caregiver circles, training sessions, conferences, and cognitive stimulation and wellness […]

To mark World Alzheimer’s Day, the Alzheimer Society of Outaouais is opening its doors to the public on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026. The public is invited to discover the services and resources offered, meet the team, and talk with people who provide daily support to individuals living with neurocognitive disorders and their families. Two presentations […]

The Mansfield-et-Pontefract Fire Department now has a brand-new, state-of-the-art water rescue boat. The new vessel will allow firefighters to respond more quickly and efficiently to emergencies on the river and other waterways in the area. The boat is equipped with a thermal imaging camera capable of detecting a person more than one kilometre away, as […]

The Native Alliance invites families to celebrate Halloween at a special children’s party on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, in Otter Lake. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 394 Tessier Road. Young participants are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join in the fun for a family-friendly Halloween […]