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💉 Flu and COVID-19 vaccine booking is now open!Starting October 13, you can book your appointment through the Clic Santé...
17/10/2026

💉 Flu and COVID-19 vaccine booking is now open!
Starting October 13, you can book your appointment through the Clic Santé portal. Vaccinations officially begin Tuesday, October 20.
Quebec Outaouais Health is reminding everyone that getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones as cold and flu season ramps up.
The vaccine is free for:
✅ People aged 65 and over
✅ Pregnant people
✅ Anyone with a weakened immune system
✅ People living with a chronic illness such as diabetes, or heart, lung or kidney disease
📅 Book now at clicsante.ca, as spots can fill up quickly!

Portage Bridge Closure at a Glance
17/10/2026

Portage Bridge Closure at a Glance

Route 301 in Portage-du-Fort to close overnight for bridge repairsDrivers who use Route 301 in Portage-du-Fort should pl...
15/10/2026

Route 301 in Portage-du-Fort to close overnight for bridge repairs

Drivers who use Route 301 in Portage-du-Fort should plan ahead. The road will close completely on some weeknights over the next six weeks while crews pour concrete for structure repairs.

Quebec’s Ministry of Transportation says the full closures will run from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Wednesday, on these dates:

October 19 to 21
October 26 to 28
November 2 to 4
November 9 to 11
November 16 to 18
November 23 to 25

Outside those hours, traffic will move through the work zone in alternating single-lane traffic until the project wraps up, expected at the end of November.

During the closures, a detour will run via Routes 301, 148, 40, 17 and 653. The Ministry is asking drivers to allow extra travel time. Anyone planning to cross the river can check the Quyon Ferry website at quyonferry.com for current conditions.

The schedule could change, with work postponed, extended or cancelled because of weather or operational issues.

For the latest closure updates, visit quebec511.info. Questions or comments can go to the Ministry’s Outaouais office by calling 511.

An 11-year-old behind the wheel at 2:50 a.m.?Two kids, aged 11 and 9, took a parent’s vehicle without permission early M...
15/10/2026

An 11-year-old behind the wheel at 2:50 a.m.?

Two kids, aged 11 and 9, took a parent’s vehicle without permission early Monday morning in Pembroke, and the joyride ended in a cornfield.

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP say an officer on foot patrol in Pembroke’s west end heard a vehicle doing burnouts around 2:50 a.m. on Oct. 12. Officers found the vehicle on Jean Avenue, but it sped off when they tried to stop it. Police did not give chase.

Shortly after, the vehicle was found off the road in a cornfield near Jean Avenue and TV Tower Road in Laurentian Valley, abandoned. The OPP Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team were called in, and the two children were found about an hour later with no serious injuries.

The vehicle was towed and the kids were returned to their parents. No charges will be laid, since both are under the age of criminal responsibility (12 in Canada).

Parents, this might be a good week to check where the car keys are kept. 🔑

We’ve all been impatient for a coffee. Most of us just wait.According to the Sécurité publique de la MRC des Collines-de...
14/10/2026

We’ve all been impatient for a coffee. Most of us just wait.

According to the Sécurité publique de la MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, yesterday around 9:30 a.m. at the Chelsea McDonald’s, a woman ordered a coffee, got tired of waiting and left without it. Moments later, her partner stormed in, told off the manager (“she only wanted a coffee!”), marched behind the counter, shoved the manager aside and poured one himself.

He then left through the employees-only door, and the couple drove off together.

The twist? Police identified the pair because they were recognized as former McDonald’s employees from Gatineau. So technically, he knew where everything was.

At the complainants’ request, no charges will be laid and no ticket issued.

Be kind to the people behind the counter. They make your coffee so you don’t have to.

Source: publique MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais

Picture this: morning coffee on the screened porch, mist lifting off Johnson Lake, and the only traffic is a loon.48 Che...
14/10/2026

Picture this: morning coffee on the screened porch, mist lifting off Johnson Lake, and the only traffic is a loon.
48 Chemin Barley in Thorne is a four-season waterfront home tucked on 4.5 wooded acres, with south-facing views that catch the sun all day.
Inside, a cathedral ceiling opens up a bright, open-concept space. The kitchen island is where everyone ends up. Radiant heat keeps the hardwood and ceramic floors cozy when the snow comes, and the walkout lower level gives you room to spread out.
Outside is where this place really shines:
Swim, paddle, boat and fish right off your shoreline.
Snowmobile trails at your doorstep this winter.
Lakefront deck, balcony AND screened porch.
Starlink internet, so working from the lake is actually doable.
It’s sold fully furnished. Just bring your toothbrush.
Thorne, Pontiac (about 1h15 from Ottawa)
3 bed | 2 bath | 1,371 sq ft | Built 2011
$724,900 | Centris No. 13398348
Jarod Croghan & Stephanie Kluke, Residential Real Estate Brokers
Century 21 Élite, Real Estate Agency

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Another amazing opportunity right here in the Pontiac.
14/10/2026

Another amazing opportunity right here in the Pontiac.

🕯️ UPDATE | Missing hunter found deceasedBenoît Laporte, 68, the hunter reported missing since Sunday at Lac Cairine in ...
13/10/2026

🕯️ UPDATE | Missing hunter found deceased

Benoît Laporte, 68, the hunter reported missing since Sunday at Lac Cairine in the ZEC Bras-Coupé-Désert, has sadly been found dead.

According to Sgt. Marc Tessier of the Sûreté du Québec, friends located his body near the search area. Police say there is no indication of foul play, and he may have suffered a medical episode.

The coroner has been notified and will investigate the circumstances of his death.

Our deepest condolences to Mr. Laporte’s family and loved ones, and thank you to everyone who helped with the search. 🙏

It may be too early for Christmas decorations, but it's never too early to register for the Angel Tree Project.
13/10/2026

It may be too early for Christmas decorations, but it's never too early to register for the Angel Tree Project.

🚨 URGENT: Missing hunter in the ZEC Bras-Coupé-Désert 🚨The Sûreté du Québec is searching for Benoit Laporte, a 68-year-o...
13/10/2026

🚨 URGENT: Missing hunter in the ZEC Bras-Coupé-Désert 🚨

The Sûreté du Québec is searching for Benoit Laporte, a 68-year-old hunter who has been missing since Sunday at Lac Cairine in the ZEC Bras-Coupé-Désert.

Benoit did not return to his chalet as planned. He had been travelling on foot with a group of friends.

The search is ongoing with SQ officers, dog handlers, a helicopter, and friends.

If you are out in the woods, please keep your eyes open. Any sign could matter: tracks, belongings, or anything that looks out of place.

📞 Anyone with information that could help find him is asked to contact the SQ at 310‑4141 (or *4141 from a cell). In an emergency, call 911.

Please SHARE this post. The more eyes in the bush, the better. Thank you for your help. 🙏

Source: Sûreté du Québec, via Info Média Mont-Laurier

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