Three Thorne lakes milfoil-less, says biologist
July 21, 2025
A survey conducted in July on three Thorne lakes has found them to be clear of the invasive Eurasian milfoil plant that has been found
A survey conducted in July on three Thorne lakes has found them to be clear of the invasive Eurasian milfoil plant that has been found
Outaouais doctors and healthcare advocates are concerned a provincial bill tabled in May, if adopted as law, will decrease the already low number of available
These three incredible women were all born at Starks Corner and began their educational journey together 85 years ago at the little two-room schoolhouse in
There was more than one reason to go out for ice cream over the weekend. Yes, it was National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, but
The twelfth annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree saw about 150 trailers park up at the Armstrong Farm off Hwy. 148 outside of Shawville for the
Christmas came early to Otter Lake residents of all ages on Saturday, thanks to two separate events that brought holiday-themed festivities to various corners of
Since 1884, the Saint-Dominique Catholic church has stood in Luskville’s core, its walls made of stones pulled from the very Gatineau hills that tower over
Pontiac High School teacher Phil Holmes was recognized this spring by a provincial organization for his efforts promoting student engagement in and outside of the
The Western Quebec School Board and other school service centres in the Outaouais are breathing a sigh of relief after receiving news the province has
A new initiative launched this spring will see the MRC Pontiac develop a plan to protect residents, property and infrastructure throughout its 18 municipalities from
A survey conducted in July on three Thorne lakes has found them to be clear of the invasive Eurasian milfoil plant that has been found in some waterways of neighbouring Otter Lake. The Thorne Lake Home Owners’ Association (TLHOA) hosted
Outaouais doctors and healthcare advocates are concerned a provincial bill tabled in May, if adopted as law, will decrease the already low number of available family doctors in this region. Bill 106 states its purpose is to improve access to
These three incredible women were all born at Starks Corner and began their educational journey together 85 years ago at the little two-room schoolhouse in their hometown. Recently, Jean traveled from Bon Accord, Alta. to visit family and reconnect with
There was more than one reason to go out for ice cream over the weekend. Yes, it was National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, but three Pontiac businesses were among the dozen or so across the Ottawa Valley that donated
The twelfth annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree saw about 150 trailers park up at the Armstrong Farm off Hwy. 148 outside of Shawville for the weekend, to enjoy three days of Ottawa Valley country music. “Its a lot of work
Christmas came early to Otter Lake residents of all ages on Saturday, thanks to two separate events that brought holiday-themed festivities to various corners of the municipality. On Saturday morning, Parc Leslie hosted an unusual mix of sunscreen and Santa
Since 1884, the Saint-Dominique Catholic church has stood in Luskville’s core, its walls made of stones pulled from the very Gatineau hills that tower over it. Over the years, the church has become a bastion of hope for many of
Pontiac High School teacher Phil Holmes was recognized this spring by a provincial organization for his efforts promoting student engagement in and outside of the classroom. Holmes, who teaches agriculture and drama at the school and is involved in extracurricular
The Western Quebec School Board and other school service centres in the Outaouais are breathing a sigh of relief after receiving news the province has restored $540 million to Quebec’s education budget, from which it had slashed $570 million just
A new initiative launched this spring will see the MRC Pontiac develop a plan to protect residents, property and infrastructure throughout its 18 municipalities from flooding. The MRC is teaming up with Outaouais environmental agency CREDDO to lead a working
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
October 8 at Gavan’s in Quyon.
This event is for residents of the Municipality of Pontiac and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
October 9th, Hursty’s in Shawville.
This event is for residents of Alleyn-et-Cawood, Otter Lake, Thorne, Shawville, Clarendon, Bristol and Portage-du-Fort.
October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.
This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.
Unfortunately, Meta (Facebook’s parent company) has blocked the sharing of news content in Canada. Normally, you would not be able to share links from The Equity, but if you copy the link below, Facebook won’t block you!