Proposed Quebec constitution draws criticism The CAQ government’s proposed constitution, known as Bill 1, is receiving criticism from legal scholars who argue that it would limit rights, and make it more difficult to challenge laws in court. The legislation would

Law 2, the province’s restructuring of how doctors are paid across the province, has caused widespread outcry from the public and medical community, with protests taking place across the Outaouais.  The law would tie a percentage of doctor’s pay to

A series of controversies erupted within the Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) last week that have led some to question its leader’s judgement and resulted in Pontiac MNA André Fortin being promoted from party whip to parliamentary leader.  On Monday, the

On Friday evening the Municipality of Alleyn-et-Cawood hosted a grand opening for the new artisan shop at its public library and municipal hall.  The shop allows local creators to display their works, and a portion of the sales will go

The Shawville Pontiacs went up against the Madawaska Valley Wolves on Friday night, and came out victorious with a hard-fought 5-4 win. The first period saw Madawaska put up three goals to the home team’s one, with Jean-Robin Mantha firing

Representatives of SADC Pontiac are closing out their tour of all 19 municipalities within their coverage area, with stops in Shawville and Otter Lake last week, and one final stop in Luskville in December.  SADCs are federally-funded non-profit organizations with

Over 260 Quebec doctors apply to work in Ontario Ontario’s College of Physicians and Surgeons has received more than 260 applications from Quebec doctors to work across the river, following the implementation of a controversial law restructuring doctors’ pay in

There will be two local information sessions on the dangers of radon coming up in the Pontiac, offering residents an opportunity to learn about the dangers of the radioactive gas, and pick up a free testing kit to detect its