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Yesterday morning an invention created in our region was awarded a prize by the Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST) at the Coulonge Unit of the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP) offices . This innovation created by the La Coulonge Management Unit team, was born from the idea of […]

The new president of the Quebec Federation of Municipalities (FQM), Jacques Demers, along with directors of the FQM, were in the Pontiac yesterday afternoon as part of the Rendez-vous du Président, to discuss different issues with the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller and other leaders in the Pontiac. The association, which aims to […]

The opposition parties in the National Assembly, are accusing the Liberal government of having tabled a budget that is full of promises knowing that this year is an election year. Spokesperson for the Coalition Avenir Québec for the Outaouais, Mario Laframbroise compares it to dagling candy in front of children: In his interview earlier this […]

The MRC Pontiac confirmed at the most recent meeting of the mayors that it will sign an agreement with the City of Gatineau to update the mapping of flood zones and the regulatory framework, as well as improving management and communication tools in the event of a flood. This project is funded by the Government […]

The MRC Pontiac has announced via its website, the following grants, donations and sponsorships: • Pontiac Scholarships – $ 1,000 • Destination Imagination – $ 1,000 • Canadian Parks and Wildlife Society (CPAWS) – $ 500 • Danford Lake Recreation Association – $ 1,000 • Excellence Outaouais Gala – $ 350 • Adult CSHBO Institution […]

The MRC Pontiac Council adopted at the most recent meeting the following development priorities for 2018-2019: Agriculture 1. Support their 2nd and 3rd transformation and marketing; 2. Encourage agricultural diversification activities and technological-economic innovations; 3. Promote and make available agriculture and the establishment or transfer of farm and farmlands. forestry 1. Improve the competitiveness of […]

Sessions to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical activity through walk’s have been organized. Walking Groups will meet in Shawville, Fort Coulonge, Otter Lake and Quyon. Local Nurse Katie Taylor says that they are fortunate to be able to organize the walks in 4 different communities: Mme Taylor says that the organized walks will begin […]

The Pontiac Day Camp 2018 that will be held at École Notre-Dame-de-la-Joie in Luskville from June 26 to August 17 is accepting registrations until April 3, between 3 and 7 pm, at 2024, Highway 148 in the municipality of Pontiac. The camp is for children ages 5 to 12 and the hours are Monday to […]

Pontiac MNA and Minister of Transport André Fortin has spoken to CHIP 101.9 to talk about the main points of the budget of tabled by his colleague Carlos Leitao saying that the budget revolves a lot around improving quality of life: He says there is also tax breaks for small and medium sized businesses. André […]

On Tuesday, March 20th, the kindergarten class at l’école L’Envolée, located in Campbell’s Bay, went to visit the kindergarten class at école Ste-Anne in Ile-du-Grand-Calumet. They did several activities during the day, including a visit to the Corriveau sugar shack. After dinner, the students walked to the Corriveau Sugar Shack. The students learned how to […]