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A pilot project allowing Quad Clubs in Ontario to use Quebec Trail Networks
A new pilot project has recently been established between the Fédération québecoise des Clubs Quads (FQCQ) and the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV), which allows the members of 20 Ontario quad clubs to use the trail networks in Quebec. The Director general of the Club Quad du Pontiac, Dianne Barrette, explained how this new […]
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Procedures are ongoing
Johan Mitchell Blake MacLennan, 37, appeared in court last Friday following the accusation of the murder of Harold Pugowsky of Fort-Coulonge last Wednesday. The reason for the altercation between the two men living at the same address has not yet been specified. According to reports, a fight broke out last Wednesday and the suspect struck […]
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The Félix-Gabriel Marchand bridge will be permanently illuminated
Great news in the tourism sector in the Pontiac, the Félix-Gabriel Marchand bridge will receive funding of $ 30,000, this amount will be used to set up the permanent illumination of the bridge thanks to the contribution of the Quebec Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Outaouais. The Phare Ouest organization will receive the investment and […]
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A new regional alert and intervention system
On Tuesday, the Quebec government announced the establishment of a new regional alert and intervention system as a way of limiting the health, social and economic impacts of COVID‑19, protecting the most vulnerable population and avoiding healthcare system overloads. This new system will now designate each region in Quebec with a colour raging from green […]
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Bingo is rescheduled for Tuesday, September 8th at 7 pm
A friendly reminder that Monday’s bingo is rescheduled for Tuesday, September 8th at 7 pm.
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A death in Fort-Coulonge
After an altercation that took place around 6 p.m. last night on rue Principale in Fort-Coulonge, one man is confirmed to be deceased. On site, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) discovered the body of Harold Plugowsky, a 61-year-old man. The investigation began last night and witnesses were questioned in the hours that followed. The Sûreté’s […]
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Launch of the Centraide Outaouais 2020 Campaign Live on CHIP 101.9
The 2020 Centraide Outaouais Campaign will officially launch on Wednesday September 9, between 8-10 a.m. This year, Centraide Outaouais has partnered with CHIP 101.9 among others (WOW, Pop, 104.7, CHGA) to broadcast the launch live on the air. This is the first year that CHIP 101.9 is included in the launch of the Centraide Outaouais […]
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Call for caution during the Labor Day long weekend
In a press release, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) calls for caution to all road users during the last long weekend of summer. The principle of caution, as defined in the Highway Safety Code, aims to ensure the safety of everyone on the road network. It provides that every road user is required, especially with […]
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Roger Fleury urges the different levels of government
The well-known activist to promote the culture of the First Nations and Chief Pontiac Anishinaabek Fort de Coulonge Kitchesipirini Roger Fleury, sent a letter to the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller. He urged the Warden to have the rights of the First Nations recognized by the various levels of government. He hopes that […]
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Review of the ATV trail monitoring operation
On August 30, police officers from the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais Public Security Department assigned to the Operational Support Unit, carried out a surveillance operation on all-terrain vehicle trails located in the Municipality of Pontiac. On that day, the police arrested 28 people, issued 15 warnings for missing equipment and submitted 9 tickets. The majority of […]
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