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The leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Andrew Scheer, was in the Pontiac Today (Friday December 01). He was visiting the ridings surrounding the National Capital Region in Quebec and Eastern Ontario that he says often get overlooked. During his conversation with CHIP the leader of the opposition said that he felt that he […]

Beginning December 1, residents of Quebec will be able to go ice fishing without a license in specific areas. The MRC Pontiac, including zones 10, 12 and 25 in the territory will benefit from this new regulation, announced last Monday by the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks of Quebec. Head of Department in Campbell’s […]

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 […]