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Jean-Nicolas de Bellefeuille seeking Pontiac Conservative nomination

27 March 2024 à 3:14 pm

Cantley municipal councillor Jean-Nicolas de Bellefeuille is throwing his hat into the ring for the federal Conservative Party nomination for the riding of Pontiac. He joins previous candidate Michel Gauthier and Chelsea resident Brian Goodman in the contest. A life-long Outaouais resident, de Bellefeuille said that one of the main reasons he decided to run […]


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Jardin Educatif du Pontiac seeking applications for summer program

26 March 2024 à 3:09 pm

The Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac is now seeking applications to their newly re-worked summer program for youth from across the region. The Jardin’s Director Martin Riopel explained that they changed the format of the program this year, where there will be a smaller group of participants who will be paid minimum wage to work in […]


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CHIP 101.9 Manager François Carrier departs for Le Droit

25 March 2024 à 5:50 pm

Last week, it was officially announced that CHIP 101.9’s Manager for the past 12 years, François Carrier, had been hired as General Manager of Le Droit, the French-language news organization based in Gatineau. With more than 20 years experience in media, Carrier currently serves as the President of l’Association des radios communautaires du Québec and […]


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Baby basket now available for Pontiac’s new mothers

25 March 2024 à 2:32 pm

New mothers in the Pontiac region will now have access to a baby basket full of essentials thanks to two local service groups teaming up. Manon Gervais of Bouffe Pontiac explained that the new program is a collaboration with Les Amis du Pontiac, a local charity group. She said that they had been discussing the […]


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Head-on collision on Rte. 303 results in non-life-threatening injuries

25 March 2024 à 1:36 pm

A head-on collision  on Rte. 303 N in Clarendon this morning (March 25) between an SUV and a pickup truck resulted in non-life-threatening injuries. At around 9 a.m. Monday, the SUV crossed over into the opposite lane near the 11th Concession and struck the truck travelling the opposite direction. Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Sgt. Marc […]


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Mayors vote down resolution to open plenary sessions to public

22 March 2024 à 12:21 pm

At the MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting on March 20, council voted down a resolution that would have opened up parts of their plenary sessions to the public. The resolution was proposed at the previous council meeting in February by Shawville Mayor Bill McCleary. Plenary meetings are typically day-long working sessions held by the […]


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MAPAQ issues health warning about product from Pontiac abattoir

22 March 2024 à 10:40 am

Le ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Abattoir des viandes du Pontiac, is warning the public not to consume ruminant stomachs that were sold recently, as they are unfit for human consumption. The warning covers all of these products sold up until March 15, 2024. The product is […]


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Woman injured after striking cattle on Hwy. 148 in Bristol

21 March 2024 à 12:28 pm

Updated on 21 March 2024 à 2:46 pm

A woman was sent to hospital after striking two cows that wandered onto Hwy. 148 in Bristol Thursday morning (March 21). Emergency crews were called to the scene at around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection with chemin de Wyman. Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Sgt. Marc Tessier said that the woman was the sole occupant of […]


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Local papers nominated for several QCNA Awards

19 March 2024 à 10:04 am

Pontiac’s two local newspapers are up for several awards at the Quebec Community Newspaper Association’s annual gala. The QCNA represents English-language and bilingual publications throughout the province, including The Pontiac Journal and The Equity. Staff at The Equity received nominations for: Best Editorial Page (Charles Dickson, Dave Moore), Best Business Column or Feature (Pierre Cyr), […]


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Gillian MacDougall named Quebec 4-H provincial coordinator

19 March 2024 à 9:50 am

Gillian MacDougall, a member of the Pontiac farming community has been named the provincial coordinator for 4-H Quebec. The organization is a staple of the agricultural community, providing leadership training and activities for youth. MacDougall and her family have a beef farm in Bristol, and she served as the leader of the Shawville 4-H Club […]


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CONTEST – Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais – A e-reader for Christmas!

  To lighten your bag and help you discover the pleasures of digital reading, Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais is giving you the chance to win a koboforma e-reader!   On December 17, 2023, one participant will be selected from among those who left a comment on the Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais Facebook page. Good luck! […]


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