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The municipality of Fort-Coulonge ask its residents to preserve of potable drinking water, especially as the heat wave persists in the region. Watering of gardens, lawns, hedges, trees, shrubs or other plants is restricted for all occupants living in the area East of Baume street (towards the Grand-Marais) until September 15, between 8 pm and […]

During Canada day celebrations in Mansfield, CHIP 101,9 was on location and discussed with one of the organizers Mansfield firefighter Sylvain Bégin, the goal of this year’s celebrations. CHIP 101.9 also spoke with a Mansfield councillor, Sandra Armstrong, who outlined the municipality’s tourism plans. Full interviews with Sylvain Bégin and Sandra Armstrong are available here […]

A joint announcement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec with both Pontiac MP William Amos and Pontiac MNA André Fortin took place last Saturday. During the press conference, André Fortin and his federal counterpart, Will Amos, announced the impact high speed internet has in the Pontiac. André Fortin elaborates. MP William […]

The MRC Pontiac is offering a free training day for employees of Pontiac based businesses who are often asked questions about the tourist attractions in the region. Under the name Customer Experience, this training will focus on customer service and touring Pontiac attractions. The Marketing Coordinator of the MRC Pontiac, Jérémi Vaillancourt, tells us more […]

Yesterday severe thunderstorms swept through the Outaouais and eastern ontario, causing significant damage. Environment Canada had issued a severe thunderstorm warning. Some media outlets are reporting gusts of winds reaching nearly 140 km/h. As of 1 pm today (Monday), 178 customers were without electricity in Mansfield with pockets of people without power in the rest […]

The summer is the highest risk season on Quebec roads. Distracted driving, speeding and fatigue cause the number of fatalities to spike every year. In the hopes that 2018 is different, the CAA-Quebec Foundation encourages motorists to be vigilant. Annie Gauthier from CAA-Quebec: The changes in the highway safety code could have a positive effect […]

The annual general meeting of the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs is tomorrow at 7 PM at the Recreation Center, located at 33 Rue du Centre récréatif in Fort-Coulonge. This meeting will include the President’s report, annual operations and Recreation Center projects, a presentation of financials and the election of vacant seats on the Board […]

October 26-28 are the dates for the next Bristol Dryland Canadian Dog Racing Championship. Several riders and their dogs from near and abroad will meet in Bristol for the event. Last year’s championship was deemed “a success” by the organizer Denis Rozon.

Sat., July 7, 2018 – 9:00 am. The Great Norway Bay Garage Sale. A community event sponsored by the Norway Bay Municipal Association with treasures for everyone throughout the bay. Coffee and muffins and hot dogs and cold drinks will be available. Come, enjoy the fun and shop till you drop. Norway Bay, Bristol, Quebec.

A new team was added to the Outaouais Senior Hockey “A” League, from Montérégie, the Vaudreuil-Dorion Titans. This is the sixth team to join the league, which already includes the Fort Coulonge Comets, the Shawville Pontiacs, the Cornwall Prowlers, the Maxville Maniacs and the Cardinal Broncos. The new senior hockey league was created to provide […]