Mayors call on province to speed up cell coverage timeline
May 21, 2025
MRC Pontiac mayors voted on May 21 to call on the province to prioritize cellular coverage improvements in the Outaouais and Pontiac in its master
MRC Pontiac mayors voted on May 21 to call on the province to prioritize cellular coverage improvements in the Outaouais and Pontiac in its master
The site is designed to help residents and newcomers find longterm homes in the region.
Residents likely won’t see the province’s new maps for the Pontiac until the summer, at least.
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
Alleyn and Cawood DG says draft bylaw is “better than doing nothing,” but would have preferred comparative factor be eliminated.
A new initiative matches new Pontiac residents with a temporary room in someone’s home while they find permanent housing.
Former committee members are calling for it to be reinstated and given an official mandate.
A crowd of about 40 residents from across the MRC Pontiac were present at the monthly MRC council of mayors meeting in Campbell’s Bay on
The MRC Pontiac hosted its third annual fundraiser breakfast for Centraide Outaouais on Wednesday morning at the RA centre in Campbell’s Bay in celebration of
Transcollines, a public transit provider in the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, is still searching for a service provider to operate an on-demand transit service in the
MRC Pontiac mayors voted on May 21 to call on the province to prioritize cellular coverage improvements in the Outaouais and Pontiac in its master plan to better service rural communities, after the region was omitted from a plan to
The site is designed to help residents and newcomers find longterm homes in the region.
Residents likely won’t see the province’s new maps for the Pontiac until the summer, at least.
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.
Alleyn and Cawood DG says draft bylaw is “better than doing nothing,” but would have preferred comparative factor be eliminated.
A new initiative matches new Pontiac residents with a temporary room in someone’s home while they find permanent housing.
Former committee members are calling for it to be reinstated and given an official mandate.
A crowd of about 40 residents from across the MRC Pontiac were present at the monthly MRC council of mayors meeting in Campbell’s Bay on Wednesday night. Some were there to express their frustrations around what many felt were unfair
The MRC Pontiac hosted its third annual fundraiser breakfast for Centraide Outaouais on Wednesday morning at the RA centre in Campbell’s Bay in celebration of the charity organization’s 80th anniversary. The event raised $9,700 for Centraide, known in English
Transcollines, a public transit provider in the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, is still searching for a service provider to operate an on-demand transit service in the MRC Pontiac, and is confident it will find one by Dec. 2025. Transcollines has been
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada
Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.
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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