NEWS
Three days of festivities for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on Île-du-Grand-Calumet
The Île-du-Grand-Calumet Recreation Centre will celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day with three days of activities, June 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, as part of its 50th anniversary festivities. The celebrations will begin on June 22nd with a family day featuring various activities and a free barbecue for students of St. Anne School, a partner of the Centre in […]
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The National Gallery of Canada presents the largest exhibition of circumpolar Indigenous art ever organized
The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents Qillaniq, an exhibition described as the largest exhibition of contemporary circumpolar Indigenous art ever organized, running from June 12th to September 20th. The exhibition brings together more than 80 works by over 70 artists from various regions of the Arctic, including Inuit Nunaat, Sápmi, Alaska, and Denendeh. Painting, […]
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Fraudsters are exploiting the class action lawsuit regarding pre-packaged bread
Canadian consumers are being urged to be vigilant as fraudulent text messages and emails related to the class-action lawsuit concerning the price-fixing of pre-packaged bread are circulating. According to warnings relayed by cybersecurity specialists, these messages claim that a payment is ready or that a specific step is required to receive compensation. The fraudsters aim […]
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First Canada Day celebration at Parc des Chutes Coulonge
Parc des Chutes Coulonge invites residents and visitors to celebrate Canada Day at the park on Wednesday, July 1st, with a day filled with family fun, community spirit, and outdoor adventure in one of Pontiac’s most beautiful natural settings. The celebration will include a community pancake breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a splash […]
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A winning lottery ticket remains unclaimed in the Pontiac MRC
A winning La Grande Vie lottery ticket, offering a $25,000 annual annuity for life, remains unclaimed in the Pontiac MRC. According to available information, the winning ticket numbers are 17-22-26-37-43. The winner has until July 14th, 2026, to come forward and claim their prize. After this date, the prize will expire. Residents of the region […]
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FADOQ Outaouais unveils a new brand identity
FADOQ Outaouais unveiled its new brand identity at its annual general meeting held in Gatineau. This change aims to better reflect the realities and aspirations of people aged 50 and over in the region. The new image includes a refreshed tagline, “FADOQ, shining the light of age,” as well as a modernized logo. According to […]
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The future of the Lachapelle Restaurant Bar in Kazabazua is threatened
The countdown has begun for Restaurant Bar Lachapelle, a well-known family business in Kazabazua. If no solution is found by June 25th, the establishment will have to significantly reduce its opening hours. This situation is raising concerns about the future of the restaurant, which has served the community for many years. Management states that major […]
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Ottawa introduces a bill to better protect children online
The federal government has introduced Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, to strengthen the protection of children on social media and artificial intelligence platforms. Introduced by Minister Marc Miller, the bill aims to prohibit access to social media for those under 16. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and Snapchat could be affected unless […]
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SOPFEU warns against fires caused by cigarette butts
The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) recalls the importance of caution while cigarette butts remain a significant cause of vegetation fires in Quebec. Since the beginning of spring, the organization has already counted 19 fires linked to smoking articles, having burned approximately 12.1 hectares of forest. Each year, nearly 80 forest […]
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The Pontiac Job Search Club will hold its annual general meeting
The Pontiac Job Search Club / Carrefour jeunesse-emploi of the Pontiac invites the public to participate in its 2026 Annual General Meeting. The event will take place on Thursday, June 25th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and will be offered in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend either in person at the organization’s offices or […]
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