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Rising temperatures: beware of heat stroke!
According to Environment Canada, temperatures in the region will exceed 31 ° C during the day and 18 ° C overnight this weekend. Environment Canada is urging residents to be cautious during the Canada Day long weekend. In hot weather, it is important to listen to the warning signals that the body sends you in […]
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Safety of Canada’s Fishing Enthusiasts
As part of National Fishing Week, which runs from June 30 to July 8, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CNSC) would like to remind fishing enthusiasts the important to wear a lifejacket as opposed to ones “lucky hat”. According to the Canadian Safe Boating Council and the Lifesaving Society, 80% of boaters who drowned in […]
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Provincial elections; Only 3 out of 6 candidates for the Pontiac
In view of the October 1 provincial election, only three political parties officially announced their candidates in the Pontiac. The Liberal Party incumbent MNA and Minister of Transportation André Fortin was the first to make his run official. The Green Party has already announced the candidacy of Roger Fleury and the Samuel Gendron will run […]
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Pontiac celebrates Canada!
Canada Day in the Pontiac will go this year in style. Several communities are organizing celebrations, such as Shawville and Mansfield but also Sheenborro and Otter Lake just to name a few. Despite its small population, Sheenborro continues year after year to attract a large number of visitors with several activities. Sunday will begin with […]
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Prohibition of open fires in or near the forest
Due to the current weather conditions in Quebec, the Society for the Protection of Forests Against Fire (SOPFEU) has issued a ban on open fires in or near forests, effective yesterday morning. The areas targeted by this ban include the north of the MRC Pontiac whose fire risk was “high” last night, according to SOPFEU’s […]
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Isle-aux-Allumettes: culvert reconstruction work
Culvert reconstruction work is currently underway on Isle-aux-Allumettes on Rue de Pembroke, between the chemin du 4th Rang and chemin du 5th Rang. The road will be reduced to one lane with a set of timed lights directing traffic. The work should be completed by July 13th.
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Pontiac Journal’s reader’s choice is back
The Pontiac Journal is organizing the Reader’s Choice Awards for its 6th year, allowing readers of the Journal to select their preferred businesses and services. From the Pontiac Journal, Lynne Lavery: As in the past, there will be an award ceremony for companies and organizations that will be nominated: Readers have until August 24 to […]
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Review of Quebec’s National Day
As part of the festivities surrounding Quebec’s Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, CHIP 101.9 recaps the various activities offered to Pontiac residents last weekend. On Île-du-Grand-Calumet, it was the first celebration in almost 20 years. The event was described as “a success” by one of the organizers and councillor of the municipality, James Azola, who says the Feast […]
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George Bryson House AGM
Wednesday evening was the Annual General Meeting of George Bryson House, located in Mansfield. The President of the Board, Milly Beaulieu, tells us what are the plans for the Historical House in the coming months. In addition, Café Robina, located in the House, is open for the summer season. Milly Beaulieu gives us an overview […]
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The Pontiac SADC AGM
Last Thursday evening was the annual general meeting of the Pontiac Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) at the Little Red Wagon Winery in Clarendon. During the evening, Pontiac MP Will Amos, announced financial support of $ 1.36 million to the Small Business Support initiative of the CFDC network in Quebec. In Outaouais, $ 58,200 will […]
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