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Héma-Québec invites donors to roll up their sleeves in Shawville
Héma-Québec is encouraging the public to adopt a new good habit this fall: donating blood. A blood drive organized by the Pontiac Agricultural Society will take place on Thursday, October 22nd, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Shawville Fair Grounds – Exhibition Hall, located at 215 Lang Street in Shawville. The goal is […]
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Proposed Merger of Desjardins Credit Unions: Vote Falls Short of the Required Threshold
Members of the Gracefield and Rivières de Pontiac credit unions voted on September 14th and 15th on a proposed merger between the two credit unions. At the Caisse des Rivières de Pontiac, 64.46% of members voted in favor of the proposal, while 76.57% of members at the Caisse de Gracefield voted in favor of the […]
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Samonix Project: A second public hearing will be held on September 29th
The second part of the public hearing regarding the proposed establishment of an intensive recirculating land-based aquaculture farm in the Pontiac RCM, led by Samonix, will take place on Tuesday, September 29th, at 7:00 p.m. Only one session is scheduled for this second part of the hearing. Residents who wish to participate may attend in […]
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The Fort-Coulonge Golden Age Club Announces Two Holiday Dinners
The Fort-Coulonge Golden Age Club invites the public to save the dates for two dinners that will take place in the coming months. First, a cipaille dinner will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m., in the Fort-Coulonge Golden Age Club hall. Then, as the holidays approach, it’s time for the […]
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Public Libraries at the Center of the Election Issues
With less than two weeks to go before the provincial election, the Association of Public Libraries of Quebec (ABPQ) has released the political parties’ responses to its key requests regarding the development of public libraries. In particular, the Association asked the political parties about human resources, collections, infrastructure, and the social role of libraries. According […]
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Fall car and ATV rally in the Pontiac
A rally bringing together car and off-road vehicle enthusiasts will take place in Mansfield on Saturday, October 24th, as part of the Mansfield en fête festivities. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Mansfield fire station. Participants will take part in a car or ATV rally, with prizes to be won […]
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Merger between the Caisse des Rivières de Pontiac and the Caisse populaire Gracefield: members vote to maintain the status quo
On September 14 and 15, extraordinary general meetings were held to present a merger proposal to the members of the Desjardins Rivières de Pontiac credit unions and the Caisse populaire Desjardins Gracefield. Following these meetings, 64.46% of the members of the Caisse des Rivières de Pontiac voted in favor of the proposal presented to them. […]
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Grief support group in Campbell’s Bay
AutonHomme Pontiac will offer a grief support group this fall for people experiencing bereavement who wish to share, express themselves, and journey with others going through a similar experience. The group will be facilitated by Ali-John Chaudhary, a psychotherapist with 20 years of experience who has led several grief and loss support groups in the […]
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The 14th Loto-Moisson raised $373,000 for Moisson Outaouais
The 14th annual Moisson Outaouais Loto-Moisson concluded Wednesday evening with the official draw, held at Motoforce in L’Ange-Gardien. This year, 14,920 tickets were sold, raising $373,000 to support Moisson Outaouais’ mission and its efforts to combat food insecurity in the region. The campaign offered 21 prizes, including a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, a CF MOTO ATV, […]
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Bulky waste collection in Mansfield-et-Pontefract
The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract informs residents that bulky waste collection will take place during the week of October 5th to 9th. Residents must ensure their items are placed at the curb before 7:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5th. Please note that the truck will only make one pass on each street. It is therefore important […]
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Special Feature - Municipal Elections
Fort-Coulonge Mayoral Election: Pierre Cyr Sticks to His Game Plan
Elected for the first time in the village of Fort-Coulonge, Pierre Cyr, who ran to ensure a strong presence during the first weeks of the new municipal council, stated that he intends to remain “focused” on this game plan. The Fort-Coulonge municipal council now consists of four councilors, including two new members elected […]
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First interview with Warden Jane Toller since her reaction: she says her priority is to welcome the eight new mayors.
Jane Toller, the re-elected Warden of the MRC Pontiac, who has secured a third consecutive term, granted her first interview to the media. In this conversation, Jane Toller stated that her top priority is to welcome the eight new mayors—Valerie Twollan Graham, Pierre Cyr, Jordan Evans, Roger Peter Lafond, Sydney Squitty, Kevin Murphy, Terry Murdock, […]
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Pierre Cyr: New Mayor of Fort-Coulonge
For the fourth time in eight years, the village of Fort-Coulonge will have a new mayor. Residents voted for change, giving nearly 60% of the vote to Pierre Cyr, who positioned himself as the candidate for change. His opponent, Philippe Ouellet, received just over 40% of the vote. Outgoing Mayor Christine Francoeur was defeated in […]
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Vote Split Secures Third Term for Jane Toller
The final results of the Pontiac MRC warden election were not fully confirmed on the night of Monday, November 3. However, incumbent Warden Jane Toller appeared to widen her lead over her challengers. By late Monday, Toller had 2,054 votes compared with 1,593 for her closest rival, Jean-Pierre Landry. Josey Bouchard followed closely with 1,457 […]
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Special contest: Canada’s Circus Spectacular
5 lucky families have the chance to win 1 family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) for Canada’s Circus Spectacular, which will visit Fort-Coulonge on July 7th, 2026! How to participate? Visit our Facebook page Les amis de CHIP 101.9! Share the contest with 5 of your friends and let us know in the comments […]
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