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Drivers traveling on Highway 148 in Eardley (municipality of Pontiac) will have to be vigilant as of January 10th due to the scheduled reduction in the speed limit, from 90 to 80 km/h, for the section of highway crossing the municipality. For some years now, certain residents and elected municipal officials have asked that the […]

Pontiac Community Radio CHIP 101.9 learned the death of its former host Gilles Gervais. According to information published by his family, he died on December 24th. Gilles Gervais contributed to the Pontiac Community Radio from the 1980s to the beginning of the 2000s. He was known for his talent for reaching out to the community, […]

Freezing precipitation amounts of 2 to 4 millimetres are expected in Pontiac Monday morning in a mix of ice pellets and freezing rain. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling […]

New Years Eve at Pontiac Conference Centre in Fort Coulonge! 4 course dinner plus a great dance band. Free champagne at midnight!$65 per person doors open at 6 Tickets at Spruceholme Inn (819) 683-5635. *** New Years Eve at la “Salle des chevaliers de Colomb” in Fort-Coulonge. BackTrack and DJ Martin Leguerrier Tickets: 25$ at Studio […]

The MRC Pontiac is launching a call for candidates among the Pontiac residents, to fill a position on the Agricultural Advisory Committee (CCA). This mandate is for a 2 year period (2020 and 2021) with the possibility of renewal. The Agricultural Advisory Committee usually meets up to four times a year. According to the MRC […]

During the Pontiac community radio’s annual general meeting, which was held Thursday evening, the achievements of CHIP 101.9 during 2018-2019 were highlighted. On site, the mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Gilles Dionne presented, on behalf of his municipality, a certificate of appreciation to the CHIP team for the role they played in informing the public during the […]

During the most recent meeting of the Mayors of the MRC Pontiac, the regional council resolved to accept the recommendations of the FDT Analysis Committee for growth generating projects, under the Fonds de développement du territoire, to the sum of $ 216,500. This financial support stems from an agreement between the Ministère des affaires municipales […]

The Pontiac Senior Comets are holding a teddy bear toss and food drive during Saturday’s game which will be held at home at the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs. The owner of the comets, Danick Boisvert, gave more details: Note that a game between the Senior Comets and the minor hockey players will take place […]

Skating through the Forest, the 3km skating trail in the forest in the village of Lac-des-Loups in the municipality of La Pêche, is now open. This staking rink is also accompanied by a snowshoe and hiking path adjacent to the skating rink. Information at https://www.patinageenforet.com/

Due to delays regarding the location of the meetings, language of use, and the previous members graduating, the Pontiac Youth Council was forced to delay the restart of operations in the Fall of 2019. According to the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, the Youth Council should resume in January 2020. Note that four […]