County-wide fire ban in place, two new forest fires in the upper reaches of Pontiac territory
July 16, 2026
Total fire ban in effect for MRC Pontiac effective 9 a.m. July 16.
Total fire ban in effect for MRC Pontiac effective 9 a.m. July 16.
Municipal officials say Monday’s Ottawa River level was already at the 108.6 m that was previously predicted by the river’s planning board for Tuesday.
A 77-year-old Ottawa man died in the collision. Four other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Two-term MRC Pontiac warden Jane Toller was among the five incumbent leaders to win another four years on Sunday.
SOPFEU sent water bombers to fires in Thorne and Otter Lake to help contain the flames.
Students were sent home early due to the death of a school employee on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Total fire ban in effect for MRC Pontiac effective 9 a.m. July 16.
Municipal officials say Monday’s Ottawa River level was already at the 108.6 m that was previously predicted by the river’s planning board for Tuesday.
A 77-year-old Ottawa man died in the collision. Four other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Two-term MRC Pontiac warden Jane Toller was among the five incumbent leaders to win another four years on Sunday.
SOPFEU sent water bombers to fires in Thorne and Otter Lake to help contain the flames.
Students were sent home early due to the death of a school employee on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 7.
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