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The Dernière Neige Festival (Last Snow Festival) returns for a new edition on Saturday, March 21st, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering the whole family a day filled with free activities, rain or shine. Participants will be able to enjoy a variety of activities: Face painting for children from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. […]

The Val-Gatinois Festival, taking place from April 24th to May 2nd, 2026, showcases the region’s diverse performing arts scene, with activities for all tastes and ages. Yves Lambert and his quartet will close out this year’s festival with a performance designed to appeal to both fans of traditional music and those curious to explore new […]

The Outaouais Regional Museum is calling on its members and inviting the public to its 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will be held on March 31st at 6:30 p.m. in a hybrid format. Participants are welcome to attend in person at Château Monsarrat, located at 100 Rue du Château in Gatineau; doors open at 6:00 […]

The Pontiac MRC will host a breakfast on April 1st, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the RA Centre in Campbell’s Bay. This event aims to support Centraide Outaouais, which invests more than $220,000 annually in community organizations in the Pontiac region. Tickets are on sale for $20 and are available at the […]

The 4th edition of the Professional Training Discovery Evening will take place on March 31, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Carrefour jeunesse emploi de l’Outaouais in Gatineau. Organized by FP Outaouais in collaboration with the Carrefour jeunesse emploi de l’Outaouais, this free event aims to raise awareness of the many professional […]

The Knights of Columbus of Fort-Coulonge are preparing to launch a first-of-its-kind project for the community: an indoor golf simulator. This initiative will allow residents to play golf year-round while providing a gathering place for the community. The project was made possible thanks to a generous $7,000 donation from CHIP’s “Chasse à l’As de Piques” […]

As Easter approaches, many Quebecers are wondering if they will get the day off. According to the Labor Standards Act, Easter Monday is a statutory holiday in Quebec, which means that most employees are entitled to paid time off. There are, however, some exceptions: essential sectors such as healthcare, security services, or public transportation may […]

The Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi of the Pontiac (CJEP) is organizing the 4th edition of its Virtual Summer Job Fair, which will take place on April 29th, 2026. This online event aims to connect young people in the Pontiac region with local employers seeking seasonal workers. Through this virtual platform, participants will be able to explore […]

Pontiac High School in Shawville will present the musical Rock of Ages in its auditorium, with four performances scheduled from March 18th to 21st, 2026. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on March 18th, 19th, and 20th, while on March 21st there will be two shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. This production […]

A major power outage has been affecting several municipalities in the Pontiac region since this morning, notably in Sheenboro, Chichester, and L’Isle-aux-Allumettes. According to Hydro-Québec, the outage was caused by a combination of strong winds and heavy snowfall, which disrupted the power grid. Hydro-Québec crews are currently on site to restore service, with power expected […]