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As election day approaches, the two candidates running for mayor of Fort-Coulonge laid out their plans in a public debate that featured both moments of disagreement and points of consensus. Pierre Cyr and incumbent municipal councillor Philippe Ouellet made their case during a live debate hosted last Thursday by Pontiac community radio station CHIP 101.9. […]

CHIP 101.9 continues its coverage of the Pontiac MRC warden elections with a profile of Bruno Saint-Cyr, one of the candidates vying for the region’s top political post. In a recent interview, Saint-Cyr laid out his economic vision for the MRC, putting a strong focus on the role of local municipalities. He believes communities across […]

Aerial reconnaissance conducted this morning by the operations manager estimated the fire’s size at 11.5 hectares. Thanks to the rainfall overnight, fire activity is calm today. Forest firefighters on site are working to contain the blaze using a water line, aiming to halt its spread completely and declare it under control by tomorrow. Malanie Morin […]

The Ladysmith Recreation Committee invites you to a spaghetti and meatball dinner followed by a dance on Friday, November 8, at the TCRA Hall in Ladysmith. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner and dancing starting at 6 p.m., featuring live music by Danny Sylvester. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. A […]

The Pontiac Youth Employment Center (CJEP) invites you to attend the civic debate “The Future Joins the Debate: Youth Take the Floor,” taking place this Friday, October 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the CJEP (80 Leslie Street, Campbell’s Bay). Just days before the prefecture elections, around ten local youth will engage […]

A great initiative combining sports, community, and solidarity—a new garage hockey league for the youth of Pontiac will soon get underway at the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite. The idea for this league came from a local resident who wanted to become more involved in youth sports. The project’s founder, Denis Soucie, […]

Enter for a chance to win a stay at a local outfitter lodge, courtesy of Tourisme Outaouais, a Princecraft boat with motor and trailer provided by Équipements Maniwaki, and a Hooké gift box—a prize valued at over $12,000. The Domaine du Lac Bryson, located here in Pontiac, is one of the participating lodges. Annie Léveillée, […]

The Alzheimer Society of Outaouais (SAO) has officially launched its first major fundraising campaign, titled “Extending Memories.” The event took place in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, attended by more than 50 guests, including elected officials, regional dignitaries, major partners, and members of the campaign cabinet. With a goal of $2 million to support individuals […]

A minor two-vehicle collision caused traffic delays Friday evening on Highway 148. The crash occurred around 5 p.m near the Shawville exit toward Bristol, Gatineau-bound, when one vehicle rear-ended another, backing up traffic along that stretch of the road. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene. One person was taken to Shawville Hospital with minor injuries. […]

The 2025–2026 fundraising campaign for the Sieur-de-Coulonge High School graduation trip is officially underway! Students are currently selling delicious, naturally smoked pepperoni sticks—a classic treat that’s hard to resist—all to support a great cause. Jeremy Labine from Sieur-de-Coulonge High School shares all the details to help rally support: Each purchase directly helps provide students with […]