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After several years of planning and development, the Pontiac’s first cheese production facility is nearing completion. Maryse Vallières, the brains behind the Fromagerie La Drave as it will be called, spoke with CHIP 101.9 about the the current state of the project and the steps she’s taken so far. Last spring, she rented a lab […]

November is the most mustachioed month of the year since it is the month of the Movember movement, which takes place throughout the entire month of November in 21 different countries around the world. The goal behind the initiative is not only to grow a mustache but also to promote men’s health in various aspects. […]

After more than a week of radio silence, the MRC des Collines police have released a public statement regarding a flaming camping trailer that was abandoned outside the fire station in Quyon on October 28, and possible gun shots fired at a witness. The story was first reported by Gatineau radio station 104.7 Outaouais, who […]

MRC Pontiac is looking for residents of the region who have a room to spare in an effort to find temporary accommodation for professionals looking to move to the area. Rachel Soar-Flandé, a housing agent with the MRC’s economic development department, explained that given the demand for labour in Pontiac’s health and education facilities, combined […]

Despite the delay in the opening of the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs in Fort-Coulonge, the Fall Cup 4v4 hockey tournament will be taking place there from November 22-24. Organizer Heidi Newberry explained that this is the second year they’ve been holding the tournament, which is a fundraiser for the arena. She said that they […]

The Shawville Recreation Association has started an online fundraiser to improve training for youth volunteers in the Pontiac’s sports and leisure organizations. Organizer Matt Greer explained that the fundraising is being done through the Quebec organization La Ruche, and any donation will be matched 4x. They’re aiming to raise $6,000, which would mean a total […]

The Table Éducation Outaouais, in collaboration with the Carrefours jeunesse emploi of the region, is organizing the 1st edition of the contest My Employer is the Best! This competition celebrates the commitment of employers who value education and adopt good practices that promote the balance between studies, work, and personal life. Student employees are invited […]

The Municipality of L’Ile-du-Grand-Calumet held a by-election on Sunday (November 3) for council seat three, which has been vacant since the death of Pierre Jolicoeur back in July. There were two candidates for the position, and Chantal Corriveau was the winner with 168 votes, ahead of Francine Tremblay’s 62 votes. Corriveau told CHIP 101.9 that […]

The Shawville arena was packed on Sunday evening (October 27) as the Pontiac Senior Comets took to the ice against the South Stormont Mustangs in their home opener. Despite a last-minute change in venues, the hometown crowd of more than 500 supporters was loud and energetic. The opening ceremonies featured Pontiac singer Michaela Cahill leading […]

MRC Pontiac has launched a call for cultural projects with $35,000 in this year’s envelope, through funding from Quebec’s Ministry of Culture and Communication. Eligible entities include municipalities, non-profit organizations, non-profit cooperatives or Indigenous Band Councils. Sabrina Ayres, the socio-economic development coordinator at MRC Pontiac explained the types of projects that will be prioritized. The […]