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The federal government has introduced Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, to strengthen the protection of children on social media and artificial intelligence platforms. Introduced by Minister Marc Miller, the bill aims to prohibit access to social media for those under 16. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and Snapchat could be affected unless […]

The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) recalls the importance of caution while cigarette butts remain a significant cause of vegetation fires in Quebec. Since the beginning of spring, the organization has already counted 19 fires linked to smoking articles, having burned approximately 12.1 hectares of forest. Each year, nearly 80 forest […]

The Pontiac Job Search Club / Carrefour jeunesse-emploi of the Pontiac invites the public to participate in its 2026 Annual General Meeting. The event will take place on Thursday, June 25th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and will be offered in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend either in person at the organization’s offices or […]

The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) unveils a major international exhibition entitled Qillaniq, dedicated to contemporary art from circumpolar Indigenous regions. On view from June 12th to September 20th, 2026, it brings together more than 80 works by over 70 artists from the Arctic and Northern Indigenous territories. According to the gallery, this is the […]

The Pontiac International Women’s Film Festival invites the public to discover a selection of inspiring short films at its upcoming edition, taking place from August 7th to 9th, 2026. The event will highlight films made by women or offering sensitive and engaged perspectives on diverse social and human realities. Among the short films presented are […]

The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract has announced the lifting of the fire ban within its territory, once again allowing several outdoor activities involving fire. Residents can now light campfires and use their outdoor fireplaces, while respecting the applicable municipal bylaws. Fireworks are also permitted again. The municipality reminds residents, however, that they must remain cautious and […]

Parc des Chutes Coulonge invites residents and visitors to celebrate Canada Day with a day of family activities on its grounds on July 1st. The program will include a splash pad party, a mini-zoo, a euchre tournament, a guided hike, and a visit to the fire truck. The activities are designed to offer participants of […]

The Maisons des Jeunes of Pontiac invite children and their families to an open house for their 2026 summer daycare program. The event will take place on Thursday, June 18th, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 298A Main Street in Mansfield. This event will allow families to meet the staff, learn about the […]

The Sûreté du Québec confirmed that a body was found in the Coulonge River, near Thomas-Lefebvre Street in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, on June 6th. The deceased was 24-year-old Keith Laroche of Fort-Coulonge, who had been reported missing. Out of respect for the deceased and his family, no further information will be released.

The federal government is preparing to introduce a bill that could ban social media access for those under 16 across the country. According to information obtained by Global News, this measure would be part of the new Digital Safety Act, which is expected to be tabled in the House of Commons this week. Following the […]