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June 18, 2026

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Pontiac Farmers’ Markets

If your vegetable garden doesn’t pan out quite as planned, you need a last-minute bouquet of flowers or you’re sick of paying too much for

Fortin secures fourth QLP nomination

Pontiac MNA André Fortin was joined by Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon on Saturday for Fortin’s official nomination

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

Pontiac Farmers’ Markets

If your vegetable garden doesn’t pan out quite as planned, you need a last-minute bouquet of flowers or you’re sick of paying too much for eggs at the grocery store, Pontiac farmers have you covered. Stop by any of the

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MRC consulting the public on climate plan

On Wednesday evening, MRC Pontiac held a public consultation on its climate plan, offering the public an opportunity to weigh in on the county’s efforts to identify and reduce excess greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  Hosted by MRC environment manager Kari

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Fortin secures fourth QLP nomination

Pontiac MNA André Fortin was joined by Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon on Saturday for Fortin’s official nomination as the party’s candidate in the upcoming provincial election.

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Luskville accident sends 36-year-old to hospital

A single-vehicle accident on Hwy. 148 in Luskville early Saturday morning sent a 36-year-old man to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  At around 4:15 a.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Hwy. 148 and chemin de la

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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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