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Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel is inviting residents, organizations, and housing-sector partners in the region to participate in the national consultation Maisons Canada (Homes Canada), a new federal initiative aimed at finding solutions to the housing crisis. The Market Survey Guide for Maisons Canada was released in recent hours. The survey allows participants to share […]

The next meeting of the Council of Mayors of the Pontiac MRC will take place tomorrow evening (August 20). It may be the second-to-last meeting chaired by MRC Warden Jane Toller, who announced last month that she would not be seeking another mandate. Council meetings for the TNO and MRC are usually held on the […]

In the coming days, the return to school will be front and center across the Pontiac region. The Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service Centre (CSSHBO) has informed parents that school supply fees can now be paid through various methods. This year, it is now possible to make payments by online banking at most financial institutions. To do […]

A head-on collision between two vehicles occurred around 9:10 a.m. Saturday on Chemin des Outaouais, near Chemin de la Mine at the entrance to the island. Officers from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) station in Campbell’s Bay were dispatched to the scene. Fortunately, the lives of those involved are not believed to be at risk, […]

It’s now official: following the announcement that the Pontiac Comets would be moving from the Fort-Coulonge arena to Shawville, the team will now compete in the Northern Premier Hockey League (NPHL) under the name Shawville Pontiacs. This marks a return to the roots of an identity that once energized the Shawville community, as team owner […]

A man from Danford Lake (Alleyn-et-Cawood) is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual contact involving a minor. The man, in his thirties and a resident of Alleyn-et-Cawood, was arrested in July following incidents that occurred earlier this year. He has previously been convicted in connection with similar offences. His lawyer has requested that the […]

In preparation for the upcoming season of the Fort-Coulonge Minor Hockey Association, President Paul Boisvert announced that he is seeking referees for games to be played in Fort-Coulonge during the 2025–2026 season. “If there are people interested in refereeing during the winter, or even just in timekeeping, please get in touch with me. We are […]

This summer appears to have been marked by vandalism in several Pontiac municipalities. Following similar incidents in the Municipality of the Village of Fort-Coulonge, the Municipality of Bryson has informed residents that multiple acts of vandalism have recently been committed within its boundaries. Several municipal facilities were targeted, including public washrooms, town signs, and other […]

A tragic incident occurred at around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, August 11. Emergency services in the Municipality of Pontiac were called to the area near 1854 Highway 148 following a traffic accident. The crash, which involved a motorcycle, sadly claimed the life of an 18-year-old man from Gatineau. At the time of the crash, he […]

The Member of Parliament for Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi, Sophie Chatel, welcomed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement aimed at strengthening and modernizing Canada’s softwood lumber industry. The plan includes up to $700 million in loan guarantees to support the restructuring and modernization of companies, as well as $50 million for the training and upskilling of more than […]