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Pontiac’s community radio presents annual report for 2022/23

4 January 2024 à 10:34 am

Updated on 8 January 2024 à 2:43 pm

Pontiac Community Radio (CHIP 101.9) held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, December 20. The president of CHIP’s board of directors, Diane Grenier, highlighted the brilliant performance of the radio staff, particularly in the area of local information. “Radio is the reference in the field of information in Pontiac, both on the air and on […]


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Mansfield municipal office to close for move to Maison Bryson

7 December 2023 à 1:20 pm

The Mansfield-et-Pontefract municipal office will be closed temporarily on Friday December 8 and Monday December 11 while they move to a temporary location at the George Bryson Cultural House. Mayor Sandra Armstrong told CHIP 101.9 that municipal services will be available at their new location, at 314 rue Principale, on December 12. “We, the office […]


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Big turnout at breakfast in support of Centraide Outaouais

20 November 2023 à 4:04 pm

On Monday morning (November 20) more than 100 people gathered at the RA Hall in Campbell’s Bay for a fundraising breakfast organized by Warden Jane Toller in support of Centraide Outaouais (known as the United Way in English). Toller invited several speakers up on stage to discuss the impact that Centraide has had on their […]


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Art Pontiac holding special meeting on November 9

7 November 2023 à 2:17 pm

Local artist collective Art Pontiac is inviting the public to a special meeting this Thursday November 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stone School Gallery in Portage-du-Fort. Doors with open at 5:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served, though it’s possible to participate in the meeting via Zoom as well. Claire Taillefer, […]


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Free winter clothing available in Shawville this Saturday

2 November 2023 à 8:56 am

With the cold weather arriving,  a group of volunteers in the Shawville area is gathering winter clothing for those in need, and will be distributing it free of charge  this Saturday. Reverend Susan Lewis of the Anglican Parish of West Quebec explained that they started the winter clothing drive several years ago and it has […]


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No Bristol Dryland Races in 2023

23 October 2023 à 4:13 pm

The Bristol Dryland Dog Races, which have been held annually for almost 10 years, will not take place this year. Race organizer Denis Rozon told CHIP 101.9 that he would be taking the year off in order to evaluate the internal structure of the event to ensure a succession within his organization. Rozon said he […]


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Murder Mystery fundraiser for two local organizations

23 October 2023 à 3:15 pm

On November 4, amateur gumshoes from around the Pontiac will gather at the Shawville Lions Hall for a a dinner theatre production that will feature an evening of food, drink and intrigue. Val Twolan-Graham, vice-president of the Pontiac Community Players, said that the idea was to put on something a little different to bring people […]


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Newly renovated multi-use courts open at Pontiac High School

23 October 2023 à 2:38 pm

On Friday morning (October 20) representatives of Pontiac High School as well as several community groups and municipalities gathered to celebrate the renovation of the school’s outdoor courts. PHS physical education teacher Darcy Findlay explained that the project had been in the works for the past two years, with the objective of resurfacing the court […]


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Fundraising nearly complete for PHS bleachers, nominations sought for Athletic Hall of Fame

16 October 2023 à 4:47 pm

Earlier this year, staff at Pontiac High School announced that they would be fundraising for a set of retractable bleachers in their gymnasium and the community has been generous with their support. PHS physical education teacher Darcy Findlay said that the process has been going well, and with the school posting thank-you messages to donors […]


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Dave Gillespie elected President of Regional Association of West Quebecers

12 October 2023 à 1:17 pm

The Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ) has a new president who hails from L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Dave Gillespie. The RAWQ is a non-profit organization that supports the English-speaking community in the Outaouais. Gillespie is a farmer who is involved in many community organizations and initiatives, from documenting the shoddy electrical service in the upper Pontiac to […]


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