Pontiac North
Otter Lake, Alleyn & Cawood and Thorne
More wildfires hit the Pontiac
SOPFEU sent water bombers to fires in Thorne and Otter Lake to help contain the flames.
Fire coverage agreement being considered for section of TNO near Otter Lake
The small community living in the TNO near chemin Picanoc is not currently covered by any municipal fires services.
Campbell’s Bay man drowns near Otter Lake
Police recovered his body from the lake on Sunday afternoon.
Otter Lake preparing for 150th celebrations
A group of civic-minded Otter Lakers have spent the past few months hunched over the question of how best to celebrate an important milestone in the town’s history. A committee of volunteers has been meeting since early this year to
Alleyn and Cawood wants access to Pontiac schools
There are no school buses connecting the community to Pontiac high schools. A new committee is hoping to change this.
Otter Lake finalizing permit application for Farm Lake milfoil control
In the meantime, boat washing is still mandatory and the Farm Lake boat launch will be restricted.
Otter Lake residents dream big
The recently formed Otter Lake Community Assembly hosted its first brainstorming event on Saturday evening, where over 80 residents shared ideas for how they would like to improve their town. In May, the group plans to get to work on
Otter Lake Native Alliance hosts fishing derby food drive
The Otter Lake branch of the Native Alliance of Quebec put on its first fishing derby over the weekend, which saw over 100 people gather on a slushy Farm Lake in the hopes of luring a winning catch. “The fishing
New Otter Lake assembly to encourage community cooperation
Thomas Villeneuve and his family are moving back to their old family homestead in Otter Lake. First order of business upon their return to their roots? Launching a community assembly where residents can discuss communal issues, and brainstorm solutions.
Pontiac North
Portage-du-Fort, Bryson, Campbell's Bay & Calumet Island
Who’s running to be your next mayor? Bryson
These interviews are part of a series THE EQUITY is publishing with candidates in all 12 mayoral races ahead of the election. Bryson interviews were done by K.C. Jordan. Eric Harrington grew up in Chapeau before joining the Canadian Armed
MRC seeking sculpture for office front entrance
MRC Pontiac launched a call for artists on Sept. 24 to create a sculpture for the front entrance to their office.
Toller to buy Baie Inn
The Auberge Baie Inn in Campbell’s Bay will change hands from Brian Stanton Enterprises, which has owned the building for 30 years, to Jane Toller, MRC Pontiac warden and local business owner, who intends to re-open the building as a
St. John’s jogs for Terry
Students and staff at St. John’s Elementary in Campbell’s Bay participated in the school’s annual Terry Fox run on Friday morning (Sept. 12). In what was at least the school’s twenty-fifth annual run according to principal Lorianne Bertrand, Grade 5
Bryson bites into cipaille once again
Bryson’s cipaille supper has been a community staple for longer than those assembling the famous meat pies can remember, and this year’s feast was no different.
Calumet Island RA throws annual Saint-Jean bash
The Calumet Island RA’s Saint-Jean-Baptiste party had a little something for everyone, kicking the day off with a drum ceremony and some chair yoga, and wrapping it up with some live music and a fireworks show.
Two teens, three pets unscathed in minor Campbell’s Bay fire
The fire didn’t have a chance to grow beyond the back side of the house.
Four municipalities sign new fire service agreement
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
Trail runners race for firefighters and food
Runners battled their way through the forest and field course set out at the Brauwerk Hoffman Brewery on Saturday as part of a fundraiser trail run organized in support of the Campbell’s Bay-Litchfield Fire Department. The event saw 26 racers
Treasure hunt putting Calumet Island ‘back on the map’
Locals and visitors criss-crossed Calumet Island on Saturday during the fifth annual treasure hunt hosted by Groupe L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet in an event designed to celebrate the island’s rich history while drawing attention to its beauty. The hunt sent this year’s nine
Pontiac East
Shawville, Clarendon & Bristol
Shawville 4-H members prep for first trip to Royal
For the first time in many years, the club’s senior square dancers are joining the roster of members heading to the crown jewel of fairs over the next couple of weeks.
Pontiac cheers on the Jays
Some 50 Jays fans turned out to cheer on the team in Game 7 at the watch party hosted by the Shawville RA on Saturday night. The final game of the World Series had the crowd pacing, shouting, and occasionally
Batman and friends brave the downpour
Friday’s rain didn’t get between Batman and his mission to keep Pontiac children safe this Halloween.
Gatineau trio arrested, meth seized in Bristol bust
At around 10 p.m. on Wednesday night, police intercepted a vehicle on Hwy. 148 in Bristol for a traffic infraction which resulted in a seizure of more than 1,000 methamphetamine tablets and three arrests. When Sûreté du Québec (SQ) officers
Who’s running to be your next mayor?
These interviews with candidates in Shawville, Bristol and Clarendon are the first in a series of mayoral candidate interviews THE EQUITY will publish over the coming weeks.
PHS Terry Fox Run raises over $2K for cancer research
Some 300 students spent Thursday morning running for the cause.
Public chimes in on arena future
About 50 people packed the Shawville RA hall to discuss the future of the town’s arena after council received a study that details some $17 million in recommended repairs.
Shawville arena needs $17M in renos, study finds
The municipality believes the facility, built in the 1960s, is at a crucial juncture.
Shawville arena gets new zamboni
The town knew it needed a replacement when the last one, a 1998 model, started leaving grooves in the ice.
Terry Fox Run 45th anniversary edition coming Sunday
This year will mark the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run, which first took place on Sept. 13, 1981, just months after its namesake passed away from cancer and a little over a year after his famous Marathon of
Pontiac Centre
Mansfield, Fort-Coulonge and Litchfield
Toller reverses course, joins warden race
MRC Pontiac warden Jane Toller had previously announced she would not be running in this fall’s election.
That’s a wrap! Pontiac students bid farewell to high school
Senior high school students across the Pontiac celebrated the completion of their last classes last week.
Four municipalities sign new fire service agreement
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
Village en Fête brings pump track face-off, reptile petting
Fort Coulonge’s annual street festival returned to Baume Street on Saturday, bringing with it a lively mix of entertainment for all ages. Local businesses lined the street, offering a variety of goods, treats and services. The Fort Coulonge Fire Department
FilloGreen fined $125K for improper 2018 waste disposal
The Litchfield company says it’s been in good environmental standing since 2021.
Portion of Esprit sold to former ‘Jedi guides’
A new generation of whitewater enthusiasts is taking ownership of Esprit’s rafting business, with big plans for its future.
Dance and dog tricks on display at ESSC talent show
Roughly 40 students from École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge took to the stage last week to compete in the province-wide talent show, Secondaire en spectacle. Ten of them advanced to the regionals.
Second Patro carnival brings fun for all ages
Le Patro de Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield hosted its second annual Carnaval de Patro over the weekend.Friday night kicked off with a talent show, live music and the adult 2v2 hockey tournament which ran until very late in the evening, with a team
‘Flushable wipes aren’t flushable’
The Municipality of Mansfield and Pontefract’s sewage system is holding on by a thread, due in large part to residents putting non-flushable items such as baby wipes and other sanitary products down the drain.
Who’s running this town? : Litchfield, Mansfield and Pontefract, Fort Coulonge
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities across the Pontiac.
Pontiac West
Allumette Island, Chichester, Sheenboro, Waltham & Rapides des Joachims
Ranger acclaimed for third term in Sheen after opponent drops out
She is the sixth incumbent mayor in the MRC Pontiac to be acclaimed into the seat in this election.
Man saves own life, loses leg in ATV accident
A young man was able to save his own life after a serious four-wheeler accident destroyed his right leg.
Waltham – Helen Perry
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Kathleen “Kay” Sullivan Ranger, of Campbell’s Bay, and family and friends, in the recent passing of her dearly loved husband Joseph “Joe.” Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne (Cartier)
Police arrest Waltham man carrying firearm
Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police arrested a Waltham resident in his home late on Sunday evening after a report he was spotted carrying a firearm on the town’s chemin Nadeau. SQ spokesperson Sergeant Marc Tessier said the police got the
Hoppin’ event venue to come to Allumette Island
Mireille and Charles Allard are raising money to build an unusual outdoor event venue which, when completed, will invite locals to catch a film, see some live music, or even get hitched amidst their towering rows of hops plants.
Chapeau community centre wins municipal funding for generator
The Harrington Community Centre in Chapeau is one big step closer to getting a new generator after its pitch to have this project funded by the municipality received the most public votes of the five finalists last week.
Friends of the Dumoine acquires historic lease at mouth of the river, plans to restore cabin
In 2016, a group of industrious volunteers set to work converting a network of portage routes and logging roads along Pontiac’s western-most river into a 26-kilometre back-country hiking trail. This month, the group acquired a historic property that will help
Swisha mill to stay open, for now
Commonwealth Plywood said challenges remain, but that it hopes to keep the mill open as long as possible.
Who’s running this town? : Chichester, Sheenboro and Rapides des Joachims
One year out from the next municipal election, THE EQUITY checked in with the 20 people who have been voted in to lead the communities across the Pontiac.