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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Shawville Fair will return from September 3rd to 7th, 2026, for a very special edition as the event celebrates its 170th anniversary. True to its reputation as the quintessential family fair in the Ottawa Valley, the organizers promise five days of activities, agricultural competitions, shows, and entertainment for all ages. Among the headliners of […]

Individuals whose personal information was compromised during cyberattacks targeting federal government online services during the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for compensation of up to $5,280. The Federal Court recently approved an $8.76 million settlement ending a class-action lawsuit against the Government of Canada following cyberattacks that occurred between June and August 2020. The lawsuit […]

Desjardins credit card holders should expect several changes starting in mid-October. The financial institution will be undertaking a major modernization of its credit card management system to offer new features and improve the member experience. The transition will begin on October 12th, 2026. During this period, routine transactions will continue to function normally, but some […]

The municipality of Fort-Coulonge invites the population to participate in the very first edition of Village en fête, which will take place on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Baume Street. This great family day will offer several activities for young and old, including a car show featuring vintage cars […]

July was a particularly busy month for the teams at the Quebec Forest Fire Protection Agency (SOPFEU), as an exceptional number of lightning strikes triggered a surge in forest fires across Quebec. In the intensive protection zone, 90 forest fires were recorded in July, compared to an average of 66 fires over the past ten […]

The 18th annual Quebec Public Markets Week takes place from July 30th to August 9th, 2026. Organized by the Quebec Public Markets Association and presented by the Union of Agricultural Producers (UPA), this initiative celebrates the producers, processors, and artisans who bring public markets to life throughout the province. Under the theme “It’s time to […]

The Pontiac International Women’s Film Festival (FICFP) will hold its 3rd edition from August 7th to 9th at Cinéma Lyn in Fort-Coulonge. This year, director Mélanie Charbonneau is the honorary president. The festival, unique in Quebec for being entirely dedicated to women filmmakers, offers a program highlighting fiction films, documentaries, animated films, and comedies from […]