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In preparation for the provincial elections, candidates from the Pontiac riding were invited last Wednesday night to participate in an debate English, organized by the Regional Association of West Quebecers, (RAWQ). Association Executive Director Linton Garner shared his satisfaction with having organized a debate in English An interview with the RAWQ director is available in […]

During his visit to école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge, the Pontiac NPDQ candidate, Samuel Gendron, was asked by CHIP 101.9 about Jane Toller’s reasoning regarding the NPDQ’s letter. Samuel Gendron told CHIP 101.9 that his party never intended to use the work place owned by Jane Toller as a campaign office. Questioned by email, Pierre Ducasse, President […]

Yesterday afternoon students from école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge were visited by Samuel Gendron, the candidate for the New Democratic Party of Quebec (NPDQ) in the riding of Pontiac. Mr. Gendron said that he was surprised at the interest of young people in politics. The students of the ESSC also had the chance to talk with the […]

Many black bears have been spotted across the Outaouais region, including the Pontiac. The Students of ESSC High school, have been told to stay vigilant now that a bear has been spotted near the school. As a precaution the students have been told to stay on school grounds on lunch and breaks. More information can […]

An open letter was publish in the Equity and in the Pontiac Journal this week in regards to the Placement of the Piscine Pool Project that is set to be established in Fort-Coulonge, a councilman from the municipality of Campbell’s Bay acted on his own writing and publishing the letter in the Journal. Jean-Pierre Landry […]

The creation of a new Pontiac Youth Council was approved unanimously during the MRC meeting Monday, September 17 2018, which its’ objective is to bring the priorities of the youth to the MRC Council of Mayors and to provide their voice to the Council of Mayors on many issues. 18 people between the ages of […]

The candidate for the Pontiac electoral district had a debate last night in Aylmer making it the first ever debate to be held in Quebec in English only. The Executive Director of the Regional Association of West Quebecers, Linton Garner, who organized the debate last night, told CHIP how why they decided to organize a […]

According to information obtained by CHIP 101.9, Renfrew County voted unanimously last week to support the proposed National Park Project in the Lafontaine Islands, a project by Joe Kowalski, the owner of Wilderness Tour. The mayors voted unanimously for another motion supporting this project at the MRC Pontiac meeting held last Monday. The mayors also […]

In preparation for her show next week at Sieur-de-Coulonge High School, Roxanne Bruneau met with CHIP’s Marie Gionet. Her most recent creative endeavors and fandom were discussed. She has also received two nominations for the ADISQ Gala as best new artist of the year and in the category best pop album. She also wanted to […]

In preparation for the provincial election, candidates from the riding of Pontiac are invited to participate in the English debate to be held tonight at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Main Street in Aylmer. Also, the candidate of the Coalition Avenir Québec Olive Kamanyana, will hold a dance party at the cost of $ […]