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The municipalities of Mansfield-et-Pontefract and Fort-Coulonge are urging residents to exercise caution following an update to hydrological forecasts released on April 15th. According to available data, the level of the Ottawa River could reach approximately 107.85 meters by April 17th, representing an increase of about 80 centimeters from the current level. Meanwhile, the flow of […]

A wonderful evening awaits featuring performances by artists from La Voix. The Diffuseur culturel des Collines is pleased to present a show highlighting participants from the popular singing competition, in the Sainte-Cécile-de-Masham sector of La Pêche. This event showcases both local talent and professional singers. On Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at 8:30 p.m., at Salle […]

The municipalities of Mansfield-et-Pontefract and Fort-Coulonge issued a public notice on April 14th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., regarding a forecasted rise in the Ottawa River’s water levels over the coming days. According to hydrological forecasts, a combination of expected rainfall, milder temperatures, and rapid snowmelt across much of the watershed will lead to increased water […]

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 12:36 p.m. local time, approximately 41 km north of Arnprior in Renfrew County. The tremor, which lasted about 5 seconds, was felt throughout the Pontiac region all the way to Maniwaki. According to initial data, the depth of the earthquake has not been […]

As part of the 2026 Quebec Intergenerational Week, Intergénérations Québec will host its flagship event, Forum en fête: Exploring Intergenerational Cohabitation, on May 14th at the Centre Québecor (Le Salésien) in Sherbrooke. From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., the event will highlight various intergenerational cohabitation initiatives while also recognizing the winners of the 2026 Intergenerational […]

Following the success of its first edition, the Banque Alimentaire Services Entraide (BASE) announces the return of its golf tournament, an event that combines fun, networking, and community engagement in support of an essential cause. This second edition, organized in collaboration with several partners, aims to further mobilize the business community and local residents to […]

The legislation governing employees’ vacation time sets out several rules regarding how leave is scheduled, taken, and paid, as well as conditions for deferral. The employer is responsible for determining employees’ vacation periods. However, they must inform each worker of their approved vacation dates at least four weeks in advance. Before going on vacation, the […]

The Government of Quebec is announcing an update to minimum wage rates that will take effect on May 1st, 2026, affecting several categories of workers, including general-rate employees, tipped workers, and agricultural pickers. The general minimum wage will increase to $16.60 per hour, compared to the current $16.10. This adjustment is part of Quebec’s annual […]

The community is invited to lace up their dancing shoes for a good cause at the “Danse ta vie” event, organized in support of the Alzheimer Society Outaouais. This festive and charitable evening will take place on Friday, May 29th at the Papineauville Community Centre. Open to everyone, the activity aims to bring together people […]

A total of $472,000 will be invested to support 26 artistic and literary projects across the Outaouais region, including some in the Pontiac MRC, several institutional partners have announced, including the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), the Quebec Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as well as the MRCs and the […]