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At last Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission scolaire des Hauts-Bois de l’Outaouais, Gabie Paré was appointed Assistant Director at école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge as a replacement for René Allard, who held the position of Assistant Director and retired following the end of the school year. Up to this, Gabie Paré was […]

In a report broadcast on Radio-Canada about the village of Gaultois in Newfoundland, MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller was showcased. This report shows the difficulties of the villagers who are subject to a decision to stay or opt for relocation. Jane Toller is portrayed as a politician who works hard to help rural communities survive […]

Canada day celebrations beginning tonight and go until Sunday in Mansfield. As Sylvain Bégin from the volunteer firefighters explains, they are finishing the final preparations: Tomorrow, people will be able to attend various performances by Martin Deschamps and the country group Xception among others. The complete interview with Sylvain Bégin is available here.

Two new programs have been put in place by the Québec government to promote family-work-study reconciliation (CFTE), as well as a pilot project to improve the supply of childcare activities for workers and parents and students with atypical schedules. The Family-Work Workplace Balance Financial Support Program aims to support employers and organizations who wish to […]

According to Environment Canada, temperatures in the region will exceed 31 ° C during the day and 18 ° C overnight this weekend. Environment Canada is urging residents to be cautious during the Canada Day long weekend. In hot weather, it is important to listen to the warning signals that the body sends you in […]

As part of National Fishing Week, which runs from June 30 to July 8, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CNSC) would like to remind fishing enthusiasts the important to wear a lifejacket as opposed to ones “lucky hat”. According to the Canadian Safe Boating Council and the Lifesaving Society, 80% of boaters who drowned in […]

In view of the October 1 provincial election, only three political parties officially announced their candidates in the Pontiac. The Liberal Party incumbent MNA and Minister of Transportation André Fortin was the first to make his run official. The Green Party has already announced the candidacy of Roger Fleury and the Samuel Gendron will run […]

Canada Day in the Pontiac will go this year in style. Several communities are organizing celebrations, such as Shawville and Mansfield but also Sheenborro and Otter Lake just to name a few. Despite its small population, Sheenborro continues year after year to attract a large number of visitors with several activities. Sunday will begin with […]

Due to the current weather conditions in Quebec, the Society for the Protection of Forests Against Fire (SOPFEU) has issued a ban on open fires in or near forests, effective yesterday morning. The areas targeted by this ban include the north of the MRC Pontiac whose fire risk was “high” last night, according to SOPFEU’s […]

Culvert reconstruction work is currently underway on Isle-aux-Allumettes on Rue de Pembroke, between the chemin du 4th Rang and chemin du 5th Rang. The road will be reduced to one lane with a set of timed lights directing traffic. The work should be completed by July 13th.