Nearly four years after the government committed to providing cellular coverage across all of Quebec, some rural regions — including the Pontiac — have still seen no improvement. At this moment, no project has been announced, the province’s Ministry of Cybersecurity and Digital Affairs has confirmed. By Sarah-Jeanne Tremblay, Le Droit Several areas in the MRC […]

With the arrival of spring, potholes are once again appearing on many roads across Quebec. In addition to making driving more difficult, they can also cause significant damage to vehicles. Flat tires, bent rims, or damaged suspension components are common problems, and repairs can quickly cost several hundred dollars. When a wheel hits a pothole, […]

Samonix has reached an important milestone in its salmon farming project in Litchfield, here in the Pontiac. The company has just signed a letter of intent with the Swedish firm Smögenlax Aquaculture AB, a leader in land-based aquaculture systems that has developed significant innovations. Rémi Bertrand, Senior Director of Project Development, explains the original concept […]

The regional food bank Moisson Outaouais is launching the second edition of “Réconfort en sac”, a project aimed at providing ready-to-prepare meals to vulnerable individuals across the Outaouais region. This initiative is made possible thanks to a generous $30,000 donation from the Ravenda family. These simple, nutritious meals require no refrigeration or freezing, making distribution […]

The MRC de Pontiac invites local development stakeholders to a unique meeting on April 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Centre récréatif de Campbell’s Bay. This initiative is part of a tour organized in collaboration with six regional development organizations in the Outaouais. The goal is to give elected officials, municipal […]

With the omnipresence of the internet, families’ personal data is circulating everywhere, often without their knowledge. Emails, addresses, ages, and preferences are collected by data brokers and sold to advertisers, resulting in a flood of spam, targeted ads, and increased risks of fraud or identity theft. Data collection often starts early: opening an online account […]