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April 30, 2026

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Ferry’s first 2022 voyage

Jeremy Morse Quyon April 1, 2022 On April 1, the Quyon Ferry made its first departure of the season. Although the 10-minute trip across the

Chutes Coulonge opens

Zainab Al-Mehdar Fort Coulonge April 1, 2022 Outdoor activities are coming back as spring ziplines into the Pontiac. For some local adventure Chutes Coulonge Adventure

Pontiac Tourism Association hosts AGM

Brett Thoms Bristol March 23, 2022 The Pontiac Tourism Association held its annual general meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was held at the Pine Lodge

The Way We Were

Mar. 26,1997 25 Years Ago Pontiac sap ready to flow: The trails are open, the horses hitched, the boilers prepared, the sugar shack ready. Now

Ferry’s first 2022 voyage

Jeremy Morse Quyon April 1, 2022 On April 1, the Quyon Ferry made its first departure of the season. Although the 10-minute trip across the Ottawa River may not have been history’s grandest voyage, its passengers were enthralled nonetheless. “It’s

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Chutes Coulonge opens

Zainab Al-Mehdar Fort Coulonge April 1, 2022 Outdoor activities are coming back as spring ziplines into the Pontiac. For some local adventure Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park announced it is now open and will be introducing some local initiatives as well

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New hospital location in Gatineau met with resistance

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac March 30, 2022 Elected officials and community groups have expressed concern regarding the proposed site by the Quebec government of the future university-affiliated hospital centre in the Outaouais (CHAU). On March 21 a press conference was held

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Pontiac Tourism Association hosts AGM

Brett Thoms Bristol March 23, 2022 The Pontiac Tourism Association held its annual general meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was held at the Pine Lodge in Bristol. The group gathered to elect a board, a president and go over the

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Taxpayers to receive $500 from provincial budget

Jeremy Morse Shawville March 30, 2022 Quebec taxpayers can expect to receive an extra $500 in the next year, but not everyone is pleased with the handout. On March 22, the provincial government announced their budget for 2022-23 fiscal year.

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The Way We Were

Mar. 26,1997 25 Years Ago Pontiac sap ready to flow: The trails are open, the horses hitched, the boilers prepared, the sugar shack ready. Now the only thing maple syrup producers need is warmer weather. “It’s been too cold,” says

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