Local paddlers push for more water safety education
August 20, 2025
Following two local drownings over the past two months, members of the local whitewater paddling community are calling for municipalities and MRCs to do more
Following two local drownings over the past two months, members of the local whitewater paddling community are calling for municipalities and MRCs to do more
The community of Norway Bay hosted the closing weekend of its annual Olympic-like regatta competitions on Saturday and Sunday – a decades-old tradition for the
The Bristol Quebec Historical Society threw open the doors of the Jack Graham Community Centre Wednesday to celebrate 30 years of collecting and documenting first
Sûreté du Québec divers located his body just after noon on July 29. He was confirmed to be dead an hour later, after they got
Chichester’s Culbute locks have been out of operation for over a century. On Saturday, the community got together to celebrate their legacy, and make sure
Residents in Sheenboro, Davidson and Portage du Fort areas may notice increased military activity over the next week.
While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river
Pontiac municipalities are bracing for possible flooding this week. Here’s what some of them are doing to prepare.
The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient
Following two local drownings over the past two months, members of the local whitewater paddling community are calling for municipalities and MRCs to do more to support water safety and awareness. Jim Coffey of Esprit Rafting and rafting instructor Katelyn
The community of Norway Bay hosted the closing weekend of its annual Olympic-like regatta competitions on Saturday and Sunday – a decades-old tradition for the cottage community that sees athletes of all ages compete in three weekends of various races
The Bristol Quebec Historical Society threw open the doors of the Jack Graham Community Centre Wednesday to celebrate 30 years of collecting and documenting first the history of Norway Bay and surrounds, before expanding their efforts and name in 2024
Sûreté du Québec divers located his body just after noon on July 29. He was confirmed to be dead an hour later, after they got him to shore.
Chichester’s Culbute locks have been out of operation for over a century. On Saturday, the community got together to celebrate their legacy, and make sure the once-prosperous era they represent isn’t forgotten.
Residents in Sheenboro, Davidson and Portage du Fort areas may notice increased military activity over the next week.
While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river are breathing a sigh of relief as rising flood levels seem to be stabilizing, and
Pontiac municipalities are bracing for possible flooding this week. Here’s what some of them are doing to prepare.
The proponent of the nuclear waste disposal facility planned for Chalk River, Ont. has challenged a federal court ruling that it had not conducted sufficient consultations with Kebaowek First Nation regarding its plans for the facility, a decision which could
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