NEWS

The Connexions Resource Centre will be hosting a conference dedicated to nutrition and health for caregivers and seniors on May 28th in Shawville. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Paul Parish Hall, located on Main Street. It will feature registered dietitian France Ladouceur from the CISSS de […]

The municipality of Thorne is issuing a public notice regarding a fire ban currently in effect. As of April 27th, the fire danger index is considered extreme. The municipality reminds residents that this is an important call to remain vigilant at all times. In accordance with bylaw 271-2021, aimed at preventing fires within the territory […]

A new form of online fraud is currently targeting travelers by using real hotel reservation information to deceive customers. According to a column by Raphaël Desmarais-Bussières, fraudsters are managing to gain access to the reservation systems of certain establishments in order to obtain client lists and their stay details. Armed with this authentic information, they […]

The art exhibition at Sieur-de-Coulonge High School, originally scheduled for late April, has been postponed due to spring flooding. The event will now take place on May 26th, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Sieur-de-Coulonge High School. This opening reception will also be the only time the exhibition is open to the public. […]

Moisson Outaouais has announced the launch of its expansion project titled “Growing Together”, a major initiative aimed at better addressing the significant rise in food security needs across the region. With more than 94,000 food assistance requests fulfilled each month—a 48% increase over the past four years—the organization says its current facilities are no longer […]

The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract is asking residents to exercise caution when using the baseball field. In a notice to users, it states that access to the field must be temporarily limited to allow the turf, installed last fall, to properly stabilize. This measure aims to ensure the quality and durability of the sports facilities. The […]

Community mobilization is gaining momentum in the Outaouais region as the Walk for Alzheimer prepares to bring people together on Sunday, May 31st, 2026, at Lac Leamy Beach. Starting at 9:30 a.m., participants, families, and partners are expected to attend this annual event, which aims to raise awareness about cognitive health and support individuals affected […]

The maple grove of Sieur-de-Coulonge Secondary School has officially completed its 2026 production, with the bottling of its maple syrup harvest. The season began nearly a month later than last year, raising some concerns about production. At one point, the team even feared that the sugaring season might be compromised by a rapid transition between […]

Authorities continue to monitor spring flooding in the Ottawa River basin, as hydrological conditions remain under close observation. According to the latest data from the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board, reservoirs located upstream are currently releasing increased flows downstream. In the affected areas, water levels may remain stable or experience a slight decrease in the […]

The Municipality of Fort-Coulonge has announced that the state of emergency declared due to the 2026 spring flooding has now been lifted. Conditions continue to improve: the Ottawa River level has dropped by 12 cm over the past 48 hours, while the Coulonge River has decreased by 48 cm during the same period. However, some […]