STEPHEN RICCIO RAPIDES DES JOACHIMS Aug. 5, 2020 For over a century, a collection of rangers, lumberjacks, anglers and hunters often trekked a tote road that ran alongside the Dumoine River, beginning at the Ottawa River and extending north to

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 5, 2020 The long-serving organizers of the Pontiac Terry Fox Run are trying to adapt their annual fundraiser to respect public health guidelines during the pandemic. Though the official date is still September 20, organizers John

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE July 29, 2020 On July 29, long-time owner of the Giant Tiger in Shawville, Ken Pack, celebrated his retirement. Former staff, friends and customers alike gathered at . . .

CALEB NICKERSON OTTER LAKE July 28, 2020 The RA grounds in Otter Lake were alive with howls of fun and the pitter patter of little feet as the Maison des jeunes du Pontiac held the first of their “Animation on

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE July 30, 2020 On Thursday afternoon, the parking lot of the Shawville United Church was filled with the smell of grilled meat and french fries as parishioners and local residents alike gathered for a spaced out barbeque.

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC July 29, 2020 Starting Aug. 3, the Quebec government is allowing indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people. As of Monday afternoon, the Outaouais has 58 active COVID-19 cases (682 total, with 591 recovered) and

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 5, 2020 Recent changes and cuts to the hours of security personnel at the Pontiac Community Hospital (PCH) has raised the ire of at least one local employee. The staffer, who asked for anonymity since he

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Aug 5, 2020 While COVID-19 has had an immense impact on everyone’s lives, the majority of people have not experienced the virus in such a way that would require getting tested. I had not been exposed to