NEWS
Pontiac dancer impresses judges with first performance on Révolution
Those who are fans of the television dance competition Révolution on TVA might have recognized a familiar face on their screens this past weekend, as local dancer Marie-Josée Corriveau and her partner Jason dazzled the judges with their moves. She told CHIP 101.9 that she’s known her dance partner for just under a year, and […]
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Otter Lake elementary school welcomes 8 new Ukrainian students
The Center de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) highlighted the arrival of eight new students from Ukraine at the Pavillon Sainte‑Marie in Otter Lake. On Friday September 2, the students and their families were welcomed to the French-language institution. “For the occasion, the whole school team was mobilized to offer them a quality start to […]
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André Fortin fears the closure of the Tubman House retirement residence in Shawville
During the debate between the provincial candidates hosted by Équité Outaouais last week, outgoing MNA André Fortin highlighted the plight of small retirement residences, specifically the Tubman House in Shawville. Fortin said that the challenges from the pandemic and also the labour shortage and cost of living have led to the closure of similar-sized facilities […]
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Local help available for victims, witnesses of crime and their families
Though it might not be well known to those with no experience in the criminal justice system, the victims and witnesses of crimes, as well as their family members, have access to a multitude of services through the Crime Victim Assistance Centre (CAVAC), which has an office in Campbell’s Bay. Janie Landry, the local representative […]
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Roller disco event coming to Fort-Coulonge arena
To celebrate the end of summer and the coming arrival of winter skating, the Centre de loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite in Fort-Coulonge is organizing a roller disco event this Thursday starting at 6 p.m. The cost is $5. Mansfield and Fort-Coulonge leisure coordinator Guillaume Lavoie-Harvey explained that rental skates will be available. “Yes, […]
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Local MAPAQ crop specialist discusses the western bean cutworm
The western bean cutworm, a species of moth that wreaks havoc on corn and certain bean crops, was first discovered in the Pontiac region in the early 2000s and local experts have been keeping an eye on it ever since. Christine Rieux, an agronomist and crop specialist with the Shawville MAPAQ office, explained that she’s […]
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Xavier and Naomie Lusignan preparing for Pan Am Junior Weightlifting Championships
Two weightlifting siblings from Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Xavier and Naomie Lusignan, are preparing to compete in the Pan American Junior Weightlifting Championships, which will take place in Lima Peru from October 18 to 24. The young athletes already have national and international experience, as Xavier competed in the Pan Ams last year as well as the World […]
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Residents of MRC Pontiac invited to submit questions for council
MRC Pontiac is inviting the population to submit questions for the monthly council of mayors meeting which will take place on Tuesday, September 20. An online form to submit them is available here. The deadline to submit questions is September 20 at noon.
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Consultation on regional wetlands management plan next Wednesday
As one of the final steps in their Regional Wetlands and Water Management Plan, MRC Pontiac is hosting a public consultation next week on Wednesday, September 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the MRC office in Campbell’s Bay (602 Route 301 North). Attendees will have the chance to learn more about the MRC’s […]
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New overnight closures on interprovincial bridge next week
Ontario Power Generation has announced some new dates next week when the interprovincial bridge near the Chenaux Generating Station in Portage-du-Fort will be closed overnight for upgrades. The bridge will be closed between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the following dates: – Sept. 20, 21 & 22 – Oct. 3, 17 & 26 – […]
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