Cross-country skiing has grown in popularity since the start of the pandemic and the Ski at School program has enjoyed greater demand in the Pontiac from various schools. One of the ambassadors, Gareth Hamilton, explained the adjustments made to better respond to the clientele and gave us more details in an interview.

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Pierre Fréchette wants a stable municipal office, more efficient elected officials and an end to internal quarrels
24 February 2021
The former mayor of Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Pierre Fréchette officially announced that he was going to present his candidacy to run for mayor of this municipality for the elections next November. Pierre Fréchette said he hoped that his candidacy could be focused around a common vision and he (...)
The MRC Pontiac wishes to create a directory of construction companies present on the territory of the MRC
24 February 2021
As part of the project to build a municipal garage for the Unorganized Territory (TNO) Lac-Nilgaut, the MRC Pontiac wishes to update its list of general contractors, whose head offices are located in the territory of the MRC Pontiac. The Engineering and Infrastructure Director at the MRC (...)
Heavy truck slides off the road in La Pêche
24 February 2021
This morning, around 5:30 a.m., a heavy truck transporting wood chips (empty load) went off the road northbound at 1193 route 105 in La Pêche, the driver was unhurt in the accident. No other vehicles were involved. A gasoline spill also required the presence of the La Pêche Fire Department. The (...)
“We will have more resources this year to respond to taxpayers” says Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier
24 February 2021
Tax season kicks off this week and Canadian taxpayers have until April 30 to submit their tax return. The Minister of National Revenue, Diane Lebouthillier, was a guest on the Bonjour Pontiac program on CHIP 101.9, where she stressed, among other things, the exceptional nature of this tax (...)
A new season full of challenges for ArtPontiac
24 February 2021
The new ArtPontiac Board of Directors is set to work and is preparing for a 2021 season full of colours and nuances, which will blow your mind. The past year has been full of challenges for the organization, and it is with great enthusiasm and determination that the Board and the committees (...)
Former mayor Pierre Fréchette announces he will be a candidate
23 February 2021
It is confirmed, Pierre Fréchette, who held the post of mayor of Île-du-Grand-Calumet between 2016 and 2017, confirmed to CHIP 101.9 that he will try his luck once again in order to obtain voters' confidence in view of the municipal elections next November. He had intervened a few times in recent (...)