NEWS

An Easter egg hunt will take place on March 29th at 11 a.m. at the Bryson Recreation Centre. The family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities, including an outdoor egg hunt, visits from small animals, and a photo session with the Easter Bunny. Light refreshments will also be available on site. Organized in a […]

The Fort-Coulonge Golden Age Club received significant support thanks to a $10,000 donation from CHIP 101.9, made possible through the Chase the Ace fund. This amount will be used to finance renovation projects, one of the main goals being to make the club more accessible for people with reduced mobility. Members will thus be able […]

A survey by the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés reveals that 70% of Quebec organizations consider themselves poorly or not at all prepared to support employees who are family caregivers. Only 18% have incorporated this reality into their human resources policies. With an aging population, 81% of respondents anticipate an increase in requests […]

The Connexions Resource Centre invites seniors to take part in an information session on maintaining independence and quality of life. The event will take place on Monday, April 27th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Otter Lake Recreation Hall. For the occasion, guest speaker Angie Vaillancourt, from the Outaouais Integrated Health and Social […]

The municipalities of Mansfield-et-Pontefract and Fort-Coulonge are joining forces to launch a new project aimed at enhancing cultural and community services offered to residents. The initiative, which will take effect on April 1st, will be implemented at the Mansfield-et-Pontefract municipal library. The result of intermunicipal collaboration, this project seeks to bring together complementary services in […]

A recent decision by the Quebec Housing Tribunal could have significant implications for tenants who own pets. In a ruling issued on March 12th, the Tribunal concluded that a lease clause prohibiting pets violates the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. According to the decision, such a ban infringes on fundamental rights, including dignity, […]

The Ottawa Bluesfest has unveiled the full lineup for its special July 19th event, organized as part of the Ottawa 200 celebrations. In partnership with the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism, the event will offer free programming for the whole family from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a major evening concert. Artists […]

The Pontiac Maison de la Famille has received financial support of $5,000 through an initiative by CHIP 101.9, made possible by public participation in the Chase the Ace fundraiser. The amount, generated from the proceeds of the activity, will be invested in a project to renovate the building’s porch. According to the information provided, the […]

As part of Volunteer Week, taking place from April 19th to 25th, 2026, the Pontiac MRC invites municipalities and organizations to highlight a volunteer or group of volunteers on its Facebook page. To participate, simply provide: The name of the volunteer or group A short description of their involvement A photo If multiple submissions are […]

The Pontiac MRC has officially launched its 2026 Call for Major Projects as part of the Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR – Components 2 and 3). This initiative aims to support projects that have a lasting impact on the economic, social, cultural, or tourism development of the territory. Interested promoters have until 12:00 p.m. on […]