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SADC Pontiac is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a community day in Rapides-des-Joachims. On Friday, May 30th, participants will have the opportunity to discover the services and resources available in the municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims, as well as the organizations offering these services. Among others, on site, The Connexions ressources center, The MRC Pontiac, Bouffe […]

There’s a new committee raising funds for the refurbishment of the Shawville arena. The building, which is a part of the Shawville Fairgrounds is owned by the Pontiac Agricultural Society, but operated by the municipality most of the year. The two organizations signed a new lease agreement earlier this year that stipulates that each will […]

Regional health authority CISSSO is warning the public that two people diagnosed with measles from Ottawa were present at the Éco des champs park located at 482 chemin Eardley, Gatineau, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. The statement notes that the risk of outdoor exposure in this setting is low, but […]

A group discussion on women in municipal politics was hosted by the Assemblée des Groupes de femmes d’Interventions Régionales (AGIR) Outaouais at the MRC Pontiac office in Campbell’s Bay Wednesday (April 30). The non-profit group advocates for the rights of women in Western Quebec. The discussion was part of a broader campaign that they are […]

The Alzheimer Society Outaouais invites you to participate in the Walk for Alzheimer’s on May 25th to celebrate 40 years of the Alzheimer Society Outaouais with a 3.5 km walk and activities for all. Register now and get involved in a cause that touches more than 21,000 people in the Outaouais region alone. Bruno Tousignant […]

The high winds and stormy weather yesterday knocked out the power for thousands of Pontiac residents, as well as numerous others in Western Quebec. According to Hydro-Quebec’s website, there are currently nearly 4,000 Pontiac customers still without power as of 9 a.m. Wednesday morning (April 30), the majority of which are in Bristol. In the […]

A community trail run will be organized on June 14th by the Campbell’s Bay-Litchfield Fire Department, as a fundraiser to improve their rescue equipment. Stéphanie Hébert Shea is a firefighter with the CBL-FD and part of the event’s organizing team: To register, visit Eventbrite. The CBL-FD also invites the public to share details of this […]

Just before 4 p.m. on Monday (April 28), a two-vehicle collision occurred on Hwy. 148 near the gas station at the intersection with Rte. 301. According to police, one person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.    

The Municipality of Waltham is warning residents that the Black River Road is closed to local traffic only due to flooding. “At kilometer 12, there is currently approximately one (1) foot of water on the road. Road closure signs have been installed at the entrance to the road,” the statement reads. “Anyone who chooses to […]

This story has been updated from its original version to include audio clips and updated poll numbers. Sophie Chatel will represent the riding of Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi for a second term, as part of the winning Liberal party under Mark Carney. Chatel, who watched the results come in with her supporters at the Chelsea Pub, thanked […]