CALEB NICKERSON CALUMET ISLAND  MAY11, 2020  Calumet Island Mayor Serge Newberry has stepped back from his duties for an unknown period of time to health concerns, his council learned in a brief virtual meeting last Monday. This comes close on

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS May 13, 2020 On Friday afternoon, the Centre intégré de Santé et de Services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) recorded two more COVID-19 deaths in the region, bringing the death toll for the region to six. The two

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIAC May 6, 2020 The provincial government announced last week that elementary schools and daycares will be reopening on May 11 in the regions of the province less affected by COVID-19, which include Pontiac. They also announced that

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE April 29, 2020 Despite the dreary weather, a parade of vehicles snaked its way through Shawville on April 29 with the aim of brightening the spirits of the townsfolk. The idea originated with local police Sgt. Yves

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC May 6, 2020 Local officials are voicing their concerns following the Quebec government’s announcements last week regarding the reopening of schools and daycares, as well as the removal of police checkpoints to restrict inter-regional travel. On April

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC April 23, 2020 The Société de protection des fôrets contre le feu (SOPFEU) enacted a province wide ban on open fires in or near forests on April 23. The declaration was made due the loss of snow

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI CAMPBELL’S BAY April 29, 2020 Although “We are all in this together” is the message associated with the current directives for self-isolation, the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown are rattling some social groups more than others, causing a

A group of local farmers put together a photo collage to encourage their neighbours. The text reads: “We’re working hard to feed you. Be kind to each other. We’re all in this together.” Participants were as follows, from left to