River levels rising, currently in line with historic averages
April 2, 2026
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee issued a statement on Apr. 2 advising the public that the 2026 spring freshet has begun, and that river levels
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee issued a statement on Apr. 2 advising the public that the 2026 spring freshet has begun, and that river levels
On Sept. 11, regional health authority CISSSO published a report assessing the Outaouais’ vulnerability to health risks caused by climate change. The report, authored by
A new initiative launched this spring will see the MRC Pontiac develop a plan to protect residents, property and infrastructure throughout its 18 municipalities from
The government says it won’t be sharing flood zone maps until the regulations come into force in Mar. 2026.
While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river
Pontiac municipalities are bracing for possible flooding this week. Here’s what some of them are doing to prepare.
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board’s (ORRPB) latest river conditions forecast says while water levels are generally decreasing and are expected to stabilize across the
Levels between Fort Coulonge and Aylmer are expected to stabilize over the coming week.
Brett Thoms Pontiac September 13, 2022 This week, as a part of our ongoing election series, THE EQUITY canvassed the candidates of all the parties
STEPHEN RICCIO MRC PONTIAC Oct. 21, 2020 The MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors gathered virtually for its monthly meeting on Oct. 21 via Zoom. Fort
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee issued a statement on Apr. 2 advising the public that the 2026 spring freshet has begun, and that river levels will be rising over the coming weeks, though they are currently in line with average
On Sept. 11, regional health authority CISSSO published a report assessing the Outaouais’ vulnerability to health risks caused by climate change. The report, authored by officials with CISSSO’s public health department, analyzes the risk of different adverse weather events, identifying
A new initiative launched this spring will see the MRC Pontiac develop a plan to protect residents, property and infrastructure throughout its 18 municipalities from flooding. The MRC is teaming up with Outaouais environmental agency CREDDO to lead a working
The government says it won’t be sharing flood zone maps until the regulations come into force in Mar. 2026.
While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river are breathing a sigh of relief as rising flood levels seem to be stabilizing, and
Pontiac municipalities are bracing for possible flooding this week. Here’s what some of them are doing to prepare.
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board’s (ORRPB) latest river conditions forecast says while water levels are generally decreasing and are expected to stabilize across the watershed over the next few days, spring runoff is expected to increase in the southern
Levels between Fort Coulonge and Aylmer are expected to stabilize over the coming week.
Brett Thoms Pontiac September 13, 2022 This week, as a part of our ongoing election series, THE EQUITY canvassed the candidates of all the parties running in the riding on their policy positions on healthcare and climate change. Starting with
STEPHEN RICCIO MRC PONTIAC Oct. 21, 2020 The MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors gathered virtually for its monthly meeting on Oct. 21 via Zoom. Fort Coulonge Mayor Gaston Allard was absent for the third consecutive meeting and pro-Mayor Debbie Laporte
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