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August 13, 2026

Infrastructure

Ottawa River reaches 2023 flood levels

Over the weekend, some 70 residents were evacuated from their homes in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, and on Monday, the neighbouring municipality of Fort-Coulonge declared a state of

Quyon ferry reopens

The ferry’s first trip crossed the Ottawa River at 5:30 a.m. on Mar. 26.

Ottawa River reaches 2023 flood levels

Over the weekend, some 70 residents were evacuated from their homes in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, and on Monday, the neighbouring municipality of Fort-Coulonge declared a state of emergency. River levels are expected to stabilize and begin receding by mid-week.

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Former Mansfield mayor Kathleen Bélec passes away

Former mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract Kathleen Bélec passed away on the morning of Apr. 21 at the age of 72.  Bélec was a longtime councillor before serving as mayor from 2013-2017. She had extensive experience working with community organizations, serving as

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Municipality of Pontiac reopens Ecocentre

The Municipality of Pontiac announced last week that its Ecocentre will be back up and running this month after a nearly six-year hiatus, giving residents a place to recycle items that cannot be disposed of during regular waste pick-up.  The

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