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Father’s Day Bike-And-Hike from Bonnechere Caves EGANVILLE: In connection with Bike Month and the Silver Chain Challenge, OVCATA – the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance – is holding a Father’s Day Bike-And-Hike starting from Bonnechere Caves, on the 4th Chute Road east of Eganville, on Sunday, June 17. Participants will meet at 9 […]

WHAT: BONNECHERE MANOR FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING GALA KICK OFF WHERE: BONNECHERE MANOR, 470 Albert Street, Renfrew, Ontario. WHEN: June 14th, 2018, at 10-10:30 a.m. The Bonnechere Manor Foundation is pleased to announce that their second annual Gala celebrating Bonnechere Manor’s 60th anniversary of providing long-term care services to Renfrew and area will take place on Saturday, […]

Outaouais Support invested $ 907,877 to increase support for Outaouais senior caregivers. L’Appui Outaouais awarded $ 907,877 to six organizations, $ 147,500 of which has been awarded In the Pontiac MRC. These funds will allow the continuation of the awareness and training efforts offered by the Connexions Resource Center, which plans to add psychosocial support […]

In the Municipality of Pontiac roadwork involving blasting will take place on Highway 148 between chemins Dubois and chemins Maple starting today, (June 8th). The road will be reduced to one lane, with a flag person directing traffic between 7am and 6.30pm. The speed limit will be reduced to 50 km / h. This work […]

From June 11 to 15, culvert replacement work will take place on chemin de Chapeau-Sheenboro between Chichester Street and Picard Road in the Municipality of Chichester. The Road will be reduced to one lane between 7 am and 6 pm with temporary lights controlling traffic.

For several years, Winston Sunstrum, mayor of Isle-aux-Allumettes, has been working to set up the Résidences Meilleur . He was very satisfied with the progress of this project.

The Pontiac MRC has presented several recognition awards last night to volunteers in the region to signify their involvement in their community. This was a first for the MRC, which announced the event last month. Each of the 18 municipalities in the MRC has nominated a deserving person, group or organization to give them a […]

Progressive Conservative candidate John Yakabuski was re-elected for a fifth term as the Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Representative in Queens Park. He was elected with a little over 69% (69.19%), ahead of New Democrat Ethel Lavalley, who received nearly 17% of the vote (16.73%). The voter turnout in the riding was 62% (61.99%). Last night John Yakabuski was […]

The Pontiac Vocational Training Center (CFP Pontiac) is still looking for people to enroll for the cooking class scheduled to begin this week at the parish hall in Fort-Coulonge. Only a few spaces are still available and registration is still open for this DEP in culinary. Information is available by contacting the CFP Pontiac at […]

The Fête de la Pêche Fishing Fest will be held this year on June 8th, 9th and 10th. During these three days, all residents of Quebec are allowed to fish without a license – except for Atlantic salmon, but must comply with fishing regulations. In preparation for this celebration, a multitude of activities are organized […]