Wakefield-based arts non-profit 100 Mile Arts Network hosted its first Pontiac networking event on Thursday evening at the Spruceholme Inn in Fort Coulonge. The non-profit
Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police arrested a man in connection with the trafficking of narcotics after searching a residence in Fort Coulonge on Mar. 13.
The Fort Coulonge fire department held its fishing derby on Saturday, drawing nearly one hundred people for its annual fundraiser event on the Ottawa River.
The group, open to absolute beginners and longtime players alike, is meant to be a safe space for women to have fun learning the game.
The decision comes following new rules for municipalities under 2,000 people.
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
The holiday season is officially in full swing, they will be hard pressed to ignore the Christmas cheer for much longer. Santa Claus and his
“Some people have lost everything. Their house. Their clothes. Their food. They’ve even lost their relatives that drowned,” says Jean-Marc Soucie, one in a small
Crafters, home bakers and other creators from across the Pontiac set up shop in Fort Coulonge on Saturday for the third annual fundraiser craft market
Hundreds of students at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge spent Friday afternoon completing the high school’s first Terry Fox Run since the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the tradition.
Wakefield-based arts non-profit 100 Mile Arts Network hosted its first Pontiac networking event on Thursday evening at the Spruceholme Inn in Fort Coulonge. The non-profit works to support English-speaking creative professionals across the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, MRC Pontiac, and MRC
Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police arrested a man in connection with the trafficking of narcotics after searching a residence in Fort Coulonge on Mar. 13. A statement from the police says after receiving a tip from the public, officers raided
The Fort Coulonge fire department held its fishing derby on Saturday, drawing nearly one hundred people for its annual fundraiser event on the Ottawa River. Marc Asselin was among those with a lure in the ice Saturday morning. He said
The group, open to absolute beginners and longtime players alike, is meant to be a safe space for women to have fun learning the game.
The decision comes following new rules for municipalities under 2,000 people.
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.
The holiday season is officially in full swing, they will be hard pressed to ignore the Christmas cheer for much longer. Santa Claus and his entourage have already touched down in several places across the Pontiac, and over the weekend,
“Some people have lost everything. Their house. Their clothes. Their food. They’ve even lost their relatives that drowned,” says Jean-Marc Soucie, one in a small group of semi-retired hydro technicians from the Pontiac who spent three weeks restoring power in
Crafters, home bakers and other creators from across the Pontiac set up shop in Fort Coulonge on Saturday for the third annual fundraiser craft market for L’EntourElle women’s shelter. The event is put on every year by Mansfield resident Angela
Hundreds of students at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge spent Friday afternoon completing the high school’s first Terry Fox Run since the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the tradition. Over 200 of the school’s 350 students and 90 per cent of the school’s staff
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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