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On February 5th, the mayor of Thurso, Benoit Lauzon, was re-elected by acclamation as a director representing the Outaouais region on the UMQ (Union of Quebec Municipalities) board of directors. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, he spoke of topics of interest that should be on the agenda in the coming months and that directly […]

Following the tabling of the federal budget, the MP for the Pontiac, Will Amos said that in his opinion several items in the federal government’s budget should help regions like the Pontiac: He also spoke of how what’s in the budget for small business could have a positive impact in the Pontiac: The full interview […]

Yesterday, Highway 148 was closed between chemin de Radford and rue West. A head on collision between a transport truck and a minivan occurred on Highway 148 in the municipality of Clarendon. At the moment cause of the accident remains unknown. The driver of the minivan is identified as a sixty year old man is […]

Despite the election of a new municipal council last November, the municipality of L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet is still struggling with criticism from citizens. In an anonymous letter distributed via post boxes to residents of the municipality, residents are called to mobilize for a public meeting on March 5. The current mayor, Serge Newberry, is being criticized for […]

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Sunday March 25 Killaloe Lions Club 18 Lake Street Killaloe, ON panakes, eggs, sausages, baked beans The event goes from 9-11am cost; adults $8 under 10; $4 under 2; free Face painting, play erea, fun prizes And visit with the Easter Bunny!

St.Pat’s Party Saturday March 17 7-10 pm Killaloe Lions Club 18 Lake Street Killaloe, ON Featuring; John McClements Mike Kelly Paul Kelly Ian Peplinski and friends! Cost $20 Includes; Irish Stew dinner Dance Live entertainment! Tickets must be reserved before March 14 (613) 717-3740

The Minister of Justice and Minister Responsible for the Outaouais region Stéphanie Vallée chose not to run for re-election on October 1, according to The Canadian Press. Stéphanie Vallée had to deal with opposition within her own riding last spring. Liberals dissatisfied with her work as an MNAs threatened to back another candidate for the […]

Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s third budget, tabled yesterday, focused on a number of topics, including gender equality, Aboriginal reconciliation and science. The Liberals are not particularly worried getting to a balanced budget, while the deficit is $ 18.1 billion for 2018-19. Rather, they are banking on a “deficit reduction path” that will bring it to […]

The Pontiac Quad Club is organizing a Poker Run entitled the BIG WOW Poker Run on March 24 to benefit the organization Bouffe Pontiac. The organizer, Pat Gravelle speaks of the details. Mr. Gravelle also explains the reasons that prompted the Club to organize such an event for Bouffe Pontiac saying that it’s a good […]

The union representing health workers organized a group to draw the attention of Minister of Health and Social Services Gaétan Barrette and the media to their working conditions. The Outaouais Union of Healthcare Workers the syndicat des travailleuses et des travailleurs de la santé et des services sociaux de l’Outaouais President Josée McMillan says that […]