Welcome to Thorne, Quebec
Please take this opportunity to browse through our website to learn more about the municipality of Thorne. Whether you are looking for a place to live or retire to or for a destination to vacation, Thorne is a fine choice.
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Important Notices2020-07-02
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2020-04-21
2020-04-01INTEREST – 1ST PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL TAXES Due to the recent circumstances, the Municipality of Thorne has decided that no interest will be charged for a period of 60 days until May 31, 2020.
Please note that if the payment has not been made before the new deadline, interest will be calculated from April 1, 2020. 2020-03-19COVID-19 (Coronavirus) ResourcesMRC: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources
Information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) : 1-877-644-4545 (toll free) or visit www.québec.ca 2020-03-17Due to covid-19 precautions, we will be closed to the public until further notice. Our staff will remain available to serve the public by telephone at 819-647-3206 or by email at thorne@mrcpontiac.qc.ca Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
2020-03-13
2020-03-12Needle Disposal This letter is to inform all municipalities/residents about proper needle disposals. We have come across several needles at our facility that was disposed in a regular garbage bag. We would like for all municipalities to remind residents that we do not accept any kind of needles. more ...
The MRC Pontiac has a program that gives a grant to low-income households for renovations. Should you like information on eligibility, please contact Louis Carron at 819-648-5689 (227)
Become a Red Cross volunteerJoin our emergency response team in the Pontiac region! Red Cross volunteers assist victims of disasters such as fires and floods. They are ready to respond at any time, to provide emergency support, comfort and emotional warmth to those who have been affected.
As a Red Cross volunteer:
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News / EventsThorne family fun day
Please come join us for Thorne family fun day on Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 11a.m.-2p.m. There will be lots of board games, prizes and awesome activities including snowshoeing, skating and a bonfire outside with the firemen and showing of the firetrucks.
On top of that, we have a soup contest at 12p.m. this year. Whomever wants to participate please call Megane @ 819-647-2074.
Can’t wait to see you all there!!!!!! Flu Vaccination: 2019-2020
Registration starts on October 16th
Employment Opportunity
Sorry, there are no positions available at this time
LibraryThorne TCRA LibraryNo membership fee Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-3pm Shawville-Clarendon LibraryDid you know that the Shawville-Clarendon Library located at 356, Main Street in Shawville is open to Thorne residents?
The library is open 5 days a week:
The cost is $ 10.00 an individual or $ 20.00 for a family and that gives the patrons access to everything the library has to offer such as books, movies, magazines, computers with high speed internet, wireless internet access, story time for children. Also available to Library members are museum passes to the Museum of Civilization, the Museum of Nature, the Museum of Science and Technology, the Museum of Agriculture, the aviation Museum, the War Museum, the National Art Gallery and the City of Ottawa Museum (Bytown Museum, Pinhey’s Point, the Deifenbunker and many others).
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The
municipality of Thorne, Quebec is located a short hour car ride from Canada's
capital Ottawa. Nestled in the Gatineau Hills, you will find nature at its
best. With its many lakes, vast forests, and acres of green space, our municipality
is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of city life. While Thorne
offers quietness and space, it also provides many local businesses and services
which either the permanent resident or the weekend visitor will find useful. 
Public Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Director General of the Municipality of Thorne that a total ban on any kind of fires until further notice.
Hot dogs, sandwiches, cookies and many other snacks will be available during family fun day! 