Full fire ban in effect across Outaouais
October 6, 2025
The entire Pontiac and Outaouais regions remain under a complete fire ban following a decision on Oct. 1 by Quebec’s fire protection agency SOPFEU due
The entire Pontiac and Outaouais regions remain under a complete fire ban following a decision on Oct. 1 by Quebec’s fire protection agency SOPFEU due
SOPFEU says the fire danger risk will remain extreme across the region into the weekend.
Since 2018, volunteers have been collecting names of the 1,500 or so people who are buried in the Sainte-Anne cemetery without a gravestone. Now they’re
On Sunday afternoon, the Campbell’s Bay-Litchfield Fire Department held a meet and greet for the public to discuss the recent fusion of their fire services
Upcoming fire service meetings and solar development challenges were also discussed at the monthly council meeting.
The municipality is looking at ways to save costs, while ensuring best fire response times across its territory.
A record 123 fishermen cast their lines on Saturday in hopes of reeling in the biggest catch at the annual fishing derby hosted by Groupe
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
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
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
The entire Pontiac and Outaouais regions remain under a complete fire ban following a decision on Oct. 1 by Quebec’s fire protection agency SOPFEU due to an increase in dry conditions across the region. The ban extends to campfires, fireworks,
SOPFEU says the fire danger risk will remain extreme across the region into the weekend.
Since 2018, volunteers have been collecting names of the 1,500 or so people who are buried in the Sainte-Anne cemetery without a gravestone. Now they’re calling on the public to help them finalize their list.
On Sunday afternoon, the Campbell’s Bay-Litchfield Fire Department held a meet and greet for the public to discuss the recent fusion of their fire services with those in Bryson and L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet. Fire Chief Kevin Kluke said that the agreement with
Upcoming fire service meetings and solar development challenges were also discussed at the monthly council meeting.
The municipality is looking at ways to save costs, while ensuring best fire response times across its territory.
A record 123 fishermen cast their lines on Saturday in hopes of reeling in the biggest catch at the annual fishing derby hosted by Groupe L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet. “It’s really a record,” said group volunteer member Guylaine La Salle of the turnout,
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.
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
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
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