Property owners in Gatineau Park deserve rights
August 14, 2018
A regular refrain in this province is that business and property owners are burdened with unnecessary red tape. For a local example, look no further
A regular refrain in this province is that business and property owners are burdened with unnecessary red tape. For a local example, look no further
Whenever there is an announcement in the Pontiac about a new business that will bring with it much needed jobs, it often falls on deaf
Credit needs to be given where it is due. It seems that the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) is
While the Shawville Senior Pontiacs will have to wait for at least one more year before they hit the ice, local hockey fans still have
The recent brouhaha over the potential closure of a snowmobile trail linking the Municipality of Pontiac and La Pêche has exposed the lack of trust
The Quebec government will finally allow the province’s drivers to express themselves a little bit more. Next month, Quebec drivers will be able to put
Local news was dealt another harsh blow last week when Postmedia announced that it will close several local newspapers around the country. One of those
This time of year, the Pontiac is buzzing. The cottage communities are full, students just finished school for the year, summer has officially started and
On June 12, the Municipality of Pontiac council decided that based on the legal opinion of RPGL lawyers, they would not pursue the recouperation of
U.S. President Donald Trump put his ignorance on full display – yet again – this past weekend at the G7 summit in Quebec when he
A regular refrain in this province is that business and property owners are burdened with unnecessary red tape. For a local example, look no further than those who own land in Gatineau Park. Municipality of Pontiac property owners whose land
Whenever there is an announcement in the Pontiac about a new business that will bring with it much needed jobs, it often falls on deaf ears. It’s no surprise given the amount of business prospects that have flamed out before
Credit needs to be given where it is due. It seems that the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) is finally listening to Pontiac residents. Last week, it was announced that former Mayor of Calumet
While the Shawville Senior Pontiacs will have to wait for at least one more year before they hit the ice, local hockey fans still have an option to take in Senior A hockey in the Pontiac. The Fort Coulonge Comets
The recent brouhaha over the potential closure of a snowmobile trail linking the Municipality of Pontiac and La Pêche has exposed the lack of trust between residents, the municipal administration and the National Capital Commission (NCC). The Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers
The Quebec government will finally allow the province’s drivers to express themselves a little bit more. Next month, Quebec drivers will be able to put vanity license plates on their vehicles. In Ontario, drivers can personalize their license plates with
Local news was dealt another harsh blow last week when Postmedia announced that it will close several local newspapers around the country. One of those publications that will face the chopping block is the Pembroke Daily Observer. Four people lost
This time of year, the Pontiac is buzzing. The cottage communities are full, students just finished school for the year, summer has officially started and Canada Day is around the corner. Canada Day is a great opportunity to kick back
On June 12, the Municipality of Pontiac council decided that based on the legal opinion of RPGL lawyers, they would not pursue the recouperation of legal fees from former councillor and mayor Eddie McCann. The RPGL lawyers are the same
U.S. President Donald Trump put his ignorance on full display – yet again – this past weekend at the G7 summit in Quebec when he blistered Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for having the audacity to not capitulate to the Trump
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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