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The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, is considering joining the leadership campaign after the Leader of the Party, Philippe Couillard, stepped down shortly after the Liberals defeat on October 01. In an interview with Francois Carrier, Fortin says that it has to be a family decision, and before making any decisions, has to consider his […]

Rosalie Boucher was celebrated recently for her 25 years at the Centre Intervalle du Pontiac. Since the 90’s, Boucher has helped reorganise and develop the organisation. She has been at the head of the organisation that helps people with mental illness for many years, and says she still has a few projects to accomplish based […]

The ‘Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture’ an affiliation of the OFA (Ontario Federation of Agriculture) is hosting a fundraising event on October 27th, a catered diner (by Dreams Catering) followed by a live band performance and dance. It is being held at the Renfrew Armories at 7pm. All proceeds will go to the Renfrew Hospice, […]

The Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie of Canada, Mélanie Joly, announced last Week a fund to support official minority language media. The co-owner of multiple newspapers in the region (Aylmer Bulletin, Pontiac Journal and the West Quebec Post) and council member of the Quebec community newspaper association (QCNA), lily Ryan, said the […]

The Proxim Pharmacy – Julie Jones moved to the old Laurentienne Bank building, the move was on Monday night. The owner of the Pharmacy, Julie Jones, told CHIP that the old location didn’t allow her and the pharmacy to offer the best service: The Pharmacy will now be located at 148 Front Rd, Campbell’s Bay.

Will Amos also commented on the provincial elections and the new Coalition Avenir Quebec Government, saying that he will now have to work with two MNAs from the CAQ and two from the Liberals. Will Amos: The full interview with Will Amos is available here.

The Federal member of Parliament for Pontiac, Will Amos, told CHIP in an interview that legalization is the best way to reduce the amount of Cannabis consumptions: The Legalization of Cannabis (Cannabis Act) comes in to effect tomorrow (October 17). For more information of the rules and regulations regarding the legalization of Cannabis visit: https://encadrementcannabis.gouv.qc.ca/en/loi/

With the Legalization of Cannabis tomorrow, CHIP 101,9 did an update on LiveWell Food that have begun to establish a research and development Lab in the municipality of Litchfield during the last few months. The chief of administration at LiveWell, Michel Lemieux: The full interview with Michel Lemieux is available in French here.

Jam Fest for Tornado Relief The Forest Inn, Bryson Inviting all musicians, and the general public. Saturday November 3rd, 7pm Musician please sign up; Al-819-648-2888 No door fees, but donations will be gratefully accepted! __ornement.png__ Jam fest au profit des sinistrés de la tornade. Au Forest Inn, Bryson Bienvenu à tous les musiciens et au […]

The Pontiac based film Mad Dog Labine won the grand prize in the Focus Quebec/Canada Category at the 47th edition of the New Film Festival that was held last weekend in Montreal. The Doc-Fiction, produced by Jonathan Beaulieu and Renaud Lessard, fosters the talent of many young people here in the Pontiac. A showing of […]