Three trees downed in Portage park
August 14, 2025
SOPFEU firefighters have declared a 3.2 hectare forest fire northeast of Sparling Lake in the municipality of Thorne to be under control after working to
A small group of diners gathered at the Portage du Fort municipal hall for a “spaghetti supper with a twist” on Saturday evening, organized by
The municipalities of Pontiac, Bristol, Clarendon, Portage du Fort and Shawville were hardest hit, with around 3,000 homes still disconnected from the power grid on
There was more than one reason to go out for ice cream over the weekend. Yes, it was National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, but
Three Pontiac municipalities are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to managing their organic waste.
MRC Pontiac mayors voted to award one portion of the MRC’s contract for the handling of the territory’s recycling to a Mont Tremblant-based company at
Residents in Sheenboro, Davidson and Portage du Fort areas may notice increased military activity over the next week.
The nonprofit hopes a website redesign will help the org reconnect with past members and volunteers.
Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review is here. This week, we take a look back
SOPFEU firefighters have declared a 3.2 hectare forest fire northeast of Sparling Lake in the municipality of Thorne to be under control after working to extinguish it all weekend.
A small group of diners gathered at the Portage du Fort municipal hall for a “spaghetti supper with a twist” on Saturday evening, organized by the town’s mayor Lynne Cameron as well as Portage resident Lise McCorriston as a fundraiser
The municipalities of Pontiac, Bristol, Clarendon, Portage du Fort and Shawville were hardest hit, with around 3,000 homes still disconnected from the power grid on Friday at noon, thanks to many downed trees and power lines across the region.
There was more than one reason to go out for ice cream over the weekend. Yes, it was National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, but three Pontiac businesses were among the dozen or so across the Ottawa Valley that donated
Three Pontiac municipalities are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to managing their organic waste.
MRC Pontiac mayors voted to award one portion of the MRC’s contract for the handling of the territory’s recycling to a Mont Tremblant-based company at their monthly meeting on June 18. Under this contract, Location Martin-Lalonde Inc. will be providing
Residents in Sheenboro, Davidson and Portage du Fort areas may notice increased military activity over the next week.
The nonprofit hopes a website redesign will help the org reconnect with past members and volunteers.
Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review is here. This week, we take a look back on some of the most memorable Pontiac stories from April, May and June.
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