NEWS
Quyon is preparing to celebrate its community
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 […]
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Samonix project: the BAPE launches its public hearing
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 […]
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Free snowsuits for all children in Pontiac
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 […]
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Pontiac Desjardins members to vote on proposed merger with Gracefield Caisse
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 […]
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Outaouais MPs respond to suspended Canada-U.S. trade talks
Federal MPs representing the Outaouais, including Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel, are urging local businesses to prepare for the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs, following the suspension of Canada-U.S. trade talks. In a statement issued Saturday, the MPs say Canadian negotiators worked in good faith to defend the country’s interests, but that last-minute changes […]
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Increased enforcement in school zones as students head back to school
Quebec drivers are being urged to slow down and remain vigilant as students return to school. Increased traffic enforcement will be carried out across the province from August 24th to September 11th, with a particular focus on school zones. Drivers are reminded to obey posted speed limits. Fines for speeding in a school zone are […]
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Rural development roundtable will bring together stakeholders in Gracefield
The challenges and opportunities related to rural development will be the focus of a roundtable discussion to be held in Gracefield on Monday, August 17. The event will bring together local stakeholders and two federal elected officials from the region. Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of […]
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The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards invite Pontiac citizens to vote for their favourites
Pontiac residents are invited to make their voices heard as voting is now open for the 2026 Journal du Pontiac Readers’ Choice Awards. This annual contest allows the community to recognize the businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute to the region’s vitality. Readers can vote in numerous categories, including restaurants, food, professional services, activities, commerce, […]
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Schools in the Outaouais region are invited to participate in an eco-responsible initiative
Schools in the region are invited to take further steps for the environment through the Outaouais Eco-Citizen Schools program. Developed by Enviro Éduc-Action, this program supports elementary, secondary, and adult schools in their efforts to improve their environmental performance and foster eco-citizenship among students. Over the course of a school year, participating schools receive personalized […]
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Quebec adds a vaccine to its infant immunization program
Since May 2026, the pneumococcal vaccine has been offered free of charge to infants in Quebec as part of the public immunization program. Quebec thus became the second Canadian province, after British Columbia, to include this vaccine in the routine immunization schedule for young children. This vaccine aims to better protect babies against infections caused […]
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