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MRC Pontiac August meeting
Yesterday, the mayors of the MRC Pontiac had their August meeting where they introduced the new engineer for the Pontiac, Kim Lesage, who is a resident of the municipality of Litchfield and originally from Otter Lake. More information about the resolutions adopted during the meeting yesterday will be available soon. Note, next month’s meeting will […]
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The leader of the green party of Quebec in Chalk River
The leader of the green party of Quebec (PVQ), Alex Tyrrell, made his way to Chalk river this week to voice his opposition towards the construction of a new nuclear waste storage facility in Chalk river. According to Alex Tyrrell quote ” the project could have serious consequences to the drinking water in the Ottawa […]
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Open letter in the Pontiac Journal
In an open letter written in the Pontiac Journal, this Wednesday, the New Democratic Party of Quebec (the NDPQ) for the Outaouais expressed their concern regarding the existing obstacles in Political Participation. In the open letter titled ”Des obstacles réels à la participation politique” found on page 7, the NDPQ committee members say a few […]
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Candidate chosen for Coalition Avenir Quebec
CHIP 101,9 just learned that Olive Kamanyana will represent Coalition Avenir Quebec for the Pontiac in the upcoming Provincial Elections on October 1st. Miss Kamanyana is a senior official in the federal government. According to the findings made by CHIP’s Francois Carrier, everything will be confirmed and she will be presented by the leader of […]
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National Park Project at l’Ile du grand Calumet
During the council meeting, owner of Wilderness Tours and head of the National park project, Joe Kowalski, expressed his excitement about the support of the municipality Joe Kowalski must now get the support of the mayors of the mrc Pontiac. The full interview with Joe Kowalski is available here.
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Council meeting at the municipality of l’ile du Grand Calumet
The municipal meeting at the municipality of L’Ile du Grand Calumet was dominated, yesterday, by the public interest in the National Park Project at the Iles Lafontaine. Around 40 citizens were in attendances, where the vast majority approved the project. The municipality approved their support of the project under certain conditions like a road that […]
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11th Annual show n’ shine Classic car show,
August 25, 2018, Denbigh-Griffith Lions Club – 11th Annual show n’ shine Classic car show. 10am to 2pm at the Griffith Community Centre on Hwy 41. Dash plaques for first 100 entrants, peoples choice awards. Food refreshments, markets, games, music and lots of fun. Rain date Aug 26. Contact person; Jan 613-333-1748. Hall# 613-333-1423
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MRC Pontiac meeting tonight
The 18 mayors of the MRC Pontiac will have their August meeting tonight at 6:30pm at MRC in Campbell’s Bay. The meeting is open to the public who will learn about the most recent developments of the MRC. The meeting will be held in the Elsie Gibbons room.
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Junior Hockey team in Shawville
A new junior development hockey team will be establishing in the municipality of Shawville called the Shawville Express for the upcoming season. One of the managers of the league, Eric Gauthier, told CHIP’s own Eric O’Brien why the league decided to create a team in the Pontiac: Tryouts open to the public will begin on […]
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A series of cultural activities on Ile-du-Grand-Calumet
During the municipal meeting of Ile-du-Grand-Calumet Monday evening, Councillor James Azola unveiled the cultural and artistic activities that will take place in the coming weeks. James Azola:
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