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On October 26, at 7:00 pm, the Citizens Open to the Amalgamation (CCOF) will hold a public forum at the Pontiac Conference Center to provide an opportunity for candidates in the municipal elections to introduce themselves. They will be able to share their vision on a variety of issues with residents of the region. The […]

The outgoing Warden Raymond Durocher published on his Facebook page pictures of various meetings last week in Quebec City. Charlotte L’Écuyer, for her part, was at several activities on the weekend including Oktoberfest. Linda Davis has also been making appearances in the MRC.

Pierre Fréchette held a public meeting last night to unveil his electoral platform. About forty people were present at event held at the Café de l’Ile, in the municipality of Grand-Calumet Island. In an interview with Élizabeth Séguin, he revealed to CHIP 101.9 the main points of his platform: Clip – Pierre Fréchette

At the Pontiac Conference Centre last night, Warden Candidate Jane Toller, spoke about how she wants to boost the economy to increase available jobs in the Pontiac. She touched 4 areas, the forestry, agricultural, mining and educational Sectors. During the evening, there was a mining presentation by Sphinx that gave a detailed explanation on the […]

Two outgoing Councillors will compete at City Hall in the municipality of Campbell’s Bay; Maurice Beauregard and Lisa Dagenais. Another election will take place in the municipality of Alleyn-and-Caewood, often referred to as Danfort Lake. We have confirmed that outgoing Mayor Carl Mayer will face Joseph Squitti. In Bryson, outgoing mayor Alain Gagnon is running […]

There will be elections in the municipality of Fort-Coulonge, Councillor Jacques Masseau has officially submitted his candidacy to become the next mayor of Fort-Coulonge. Voters will therefore have the choice between Gaston Allard, who last week submitted his candidacy and Jacques Masseau who held the position of councillor number 5. In 2013, Raymond Durocher was […]

The Sûreté du Québec and its partners have released the results of the road safety operation carried out from September 22-28. According to the Sûreté du Québec, more than 650 fines were issued during the numerous operations carried out throughout the territory of the Outaouais and the Laurentians. Police officers specifically targeted the use of […]

Teachers at l’école l’Envolée in Campbell’s Bay have set up a school project involving parents, teachers and students, named ” L’Envolée des missions “. Each month, students receive a fun mission to accomplish at home, in French. When missions are completed and returned to school, students receive participation vouchers for a draw that takes place […]

At the most recent Annual General Meeting of Tourisme Outaouais, new members of the Board of Directors were elected for 2017-2018 term. The Board now has fourteen directors under the new governance model adopted at last year’s meeting. This change promises to increase the flexibility, performance and dynamics of the operation. The representatives of the […]

As part of the Journées de la Culture, the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, including the municipality of Pontiac, inaugurated the public art route “De Collines et d’eau” a new attraction for the residents and tourists of the region. The route proposes eight monument sculptures, made by local artists, which highlight the heritage of the seven municipalities […]