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The Pontiac Comets played their first match of their franchise’s history yesterday at home. The first pre-season game was a 10 to 5 loss for the Comets against the Montagnards of Mont-Laurier. According to the Comets, 350 spectators were present to encourage the new local team. Some players will be evaluated during the exhibition games, […]

Last week the Conservative Party of Canada, appointed Dave Blackburn as a candidate for the upcoming federal election next year in the riding of Pontiac. He gave an interview to CHIP 101.9 where he explains why he’s decided to run. Dave Blackburn: Dave Blackburn is a professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais. A […]

Last Thursday night was the last debate in the riding of Pontiac between the candidates for the election of October 1 provincial elections. This debate was organized by Association of professionals, manufacturers and traders of Aylmer (APICA). Not all candidates were at the debate, but François Sylvestre of APICA was pleased to have had the […]

Following the interview given by Jean-Pierre Landry, a resident of Campbell’s Bay and municipal councillor, the former mayor of the municipality of Mansfield, Richard Romain, reacted to comments criticizing the proposed swimming pool. According to Richard Romain, this project has been abandoned in the past and elected officials should work to realize the project as […]

A storm system with strong winds swept through Ontario and Quebec last Friday evening, September 21, causing several power outages in our region. According to Hydro-Québec, the outages were mainly caused by trees and branches that broke due to stress for the strong winds. At one point, all the Pontiac that was in the dark, […]

The Culture Outaouais organization unveiled 5 proposals this week for the debate on cultural issues in the region in view of the October 1 provincial election. These proposals suggest, among other things, that the Government of Quebec: – set up an Quebec-Ontario council to work on cross provincial issues – provide better support to emerging […]

In preparation for the provincial elections, candidates from the Pontiac riding were invited last Wednesday night to participate in an debate English, organized by the Regional Association of West Quebecers, (RAWQ). Association Executive Director Linton Garner shared his satisfaction with having organized a debate in English An interview with the RAWQ director is available in […]

During his visit to école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge, the Pontiac NPDQ candidate, Samuel Gendron, was asked by CHIP 101.9 about Jane Toller’s reasoning regarding the NPDQ’s letter. Samuel Gendron told CHIP 101.9 that his party never intended to use the work place owned by Jane Toller as a campaign office. Questioned by email, Pierre Ducasse, President […]

Yesterday afternoon students from école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge were visited by Samuel Gendron, the candidate for the New Democratic Party of Quebec (NPDQ) in the riding of Pontiac. Mr. Gendron said that he was surprised at the interest of young people in politics. The students of the ESSC also had the chance to talk with the […]

Many black bears have been spotted across the Outaouais region, including the Pontiac. The Students of ESSC High school, have been told to stay vigilant now that a bear has been spotted near the school. As a precaution the students have been told to stay on school grounds on lunch and breaks. More information can […]