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In a Facebook post shared last Saturday, the MNA for Pontiac and Minister of Transport André Fortin shared a photo of the coalition avenir Québec showing the head of the CAQ François Legault with one of their candidate, Caroline Proulx, and her uncle, the well-known radio host and columnist Gilles Proulx. In his post, André […]

Last week, a Pontiac delegation, which included Pontiac MRC Warden Jane Toller, traveled to Vermont as part of the CANAMEX project. This initiative by a resident of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, David Gillespie, aims to develop agri-tourism routes and projects in between Vermont, Quebec, Ontario and Pontiac . David Gillespie: Following last week’s meeting, a timeline with the […]

Due to a break at the drinking water plant, residents of Fort-Coulonge and St-Camille area are asked to boil their water for at least one minute before consumption . This notice is in effect until further notice. Here are some tips given by the Municipality of Fort-Coulonge for the use of water: Use boiled or […]

Police officers of the Sûreté du Québec will intensify their operations on the roads during the long holidays weekend, from June 22 to July 2, 2018. For the holidays celebrating Quebec and Canada, the police officers will target the four leading causes of fatal collisions in Quebec. Impairment by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of […]

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day will be celebrated this Sunday at the Patro de Fort-Coulonge / Mansifeld. From 1 pm to 10 pm, families are invited to take part in various activities, as Suzanne Dazé elaborates: During the celebrations, parents can take the opportunity to register their children at the Patro Day Camp. To have more information on […]

Shawville resident and mayoral candidate in the last municipal election, Bill McCleary has decided to serve his community by becoming a municipal councillor. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, he spoke of his motivation: When asked about running for mayor again in 3 years, he said that he will “wait and see”. The full interview […]

Jérémi Vaillancourt, Marketing Coordinator at the MRC Pontiac, gave us a list of activities to do in the Pontiac during the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day long weekend. Jérémi Vaillancourt will meet you next week to list the activities that will take place in the Pontiac for Canada Day.

The Pontiac Job Search Club, also known as The Pontiac Youth Employment Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac, held its annual general meeting yesterday. Director of the CJE Pontiac Sylvie Landriault: There was testimonials from clients who have benefited from the services of this organization, including Kevin Emmerson, who is now employed by Parc des Chutes Coulonge. […]

Since 2015, residents of Fort-Coulonge and parts of Mansfield have taken advantage of the Biting Insect Control Program. Some residents complained this year, noticing a rise in the numbers of these insects. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, Richard Vadeboncoeur of GDG Environment explained the reasons why there are more biting insects this year, saying […]

A reminder that tonight the annual general meeting of the SADC Pontiac is from 5PM, at the Little Red Wagon Winery. Those in attendance will also be able to attend a talk by tourism development consultant, Guylaine Beaudoin, who will discuss the development of the Wine Route and the benefits that this agro-food attraction offers […]