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The study concerning a possible merger between Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield should be back on the table in 2018. Two of the members of the citizens’ committee open to the merger (CCOF) Benoit Paré and André Boisvert, explained that they wanted to propose a plan that could be started soon if the study shows advantages for […]

During the last meeting of the MRC Pontiac Council , Jane Toller spoke about her first days as Warden of the MRC Pontiac. Next week, Jane Toller plans to travel outside the region to take part in meetings.

On November 16, the bill establishing the Quebec Cannabis Society via the Cannabis Act was tabled. The Minister of Public Health, Lucie Charlebois. The Minister of Public Health says that Various regulations are also to be expected, Lucie Charlebois. The complete interview conducted by Élizabeth Séguin is available here.

With the arrival of winter, it is important to adapt your driving for rough weather conditions and have your winter tires installed. Professional pilot and BF Goodrich’s driving expert, Andrew Ranger, reminds us of the importance of having quality winter tires. The full interview conducted by Élizabeth Séguin will be available soon.

MétéoMédia forecasts a cold winter in Quebec and Ontario for the 2017-2018 winter season. The La Niña phenomenon, which results in colder than normal waters in the eastern and central Pacific Ocean, will result in wetter conditions than normal during the winter in the northern hemisphere. These conditions are favorable for precipitation, which will be […]

The Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa reopened yesterday. It had been closed for about three years for major works of nearly $ 80 million. The new museum presents 11 exhibitions. The facility closed in September 2014 after the discovery of mold that was not part of an exhibition.

The province of Quebec will create the Quebec Cannabis Society to manage the sale as of July 1, 2018. The government tabled Bill 157 this week to regulate the legalization of marijuana. Those wishing to purchase Cannabis must be at least 18 years to get it. The product will only be visible behind sales counters, […]

Fines will soon be much tougher when it comes to cell phone use while driving. Quebec intends to quadruple the fine to $ 400. Currently, the fine varies between $ 80 and $ 100, in addition to earning 4 demerit points. Transport Minister André Fortin has pledged to present his change to the Highway Safety […]

Hydro-Québec is expected to lose close to $ 100 million this year due to unpaid bills. This amount includes unpaid bills and rebates granted to low-income households. More than 250,000 hydro users were unable to pay their electricity bills according to the Journal de Montréal. Last year, nearly 50,000 customers were disconnected due to delinquencies […]

A vehicle was stopped by police officers from the Sûreté du Québec in the MRC Pontiac at around 09:30 Wednesday morning, for speeding on Highway 148 in Bristol. The suspect was traveling at 145 km / h in a 90 Zone. The 20-year-old woman was overtaking by police before pulling over and coming to a […]