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Road Work in the Pontiac
Chemin Chapeau-Sheeboro in the Municipality of Chichester is going through Road work to be carried out between Chemin Nichabeau and Chemin Fort William in Chichester Municipality. Work began on Monday and is expected to be completed by September 1st. 7 am to 6 pm, and the road will be reduced to one lane. In the […]
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Closure of Aquafolie Beach, Camp des Voyageurs Tim Horton and Cedar Beach
The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Change advises the public that it has agreed with the Municipality of Pontiac and the City of Gatineau to prohibit access to Aquafolie Beach, Camp des Voyageurs Tim Horton as well as access to the Cedars beach due to a high bacteriological contamination. The results of the […]
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Pontiac Journal Reader’s Choice
The Pontiac Journal Reader’s Choice Awards is closed as of midnight tonight, the public can vote for their favorite businesses on the Pontiac Journal website. Dana Bertrand of the Journal du Pontiac say that it’s important for everyone to vote to encourage our local businesses: Clip – Dana Bertrand A special event is being organized […]
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Short film being shot in the Pontiac
A film is set to be produced in the Pontiac. The film titled ” Les sept dernières paroles ” will feature the work of seven directors including Caroline Monnet. She explains the importance for her to make her short film in the Pontiac by saying that it’s a magnificent region: Clip – Caroline Monnet Producer […]
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Pierre Fréchette’s application for Warden sparks several reactions
At the announcement of the candidacy of the former mayor of Grand-Calumet island Pierre Fréchette for Warden elected by universal suffrage, many shared their reactions via social media. Among other things, the Facebook page Engaged Pontiac stated that this announcement makes the race much more interesting. Other residents have said they are challenging his commitment […]
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Pembroke Regional Hospital online survey is open to the Pontiac
The Pembroke Regional Hospital is currently running an 11 question online survey. In a press release they say that their seeking detailed feedback as part of a broad-based customer service initiative taking place this summer. According to the Carolyn Levesque, Public Affairs and Communications Coordinator at the Pembroke Regional Hospital the survey is open to […]
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SQ road safety operation
On August 18, police officers from the Sûreté du Québec, from the Pontiac MRC, carried out a road safety operation on Highway 148 in Clarendon. The police issued over 10 tickets for speeding violations, excessive vehicle noise and driving without a proper license. Two vehicles were seized and one person saw his driver’s license suspended […]
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CJE 2017 Summer School
The Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Pontiac and partner Institut du Nouveau Monde, gave four youth the chance to participate in the 2017 Summer School, held in Montreal from August 9 to 12. The delegation had the opportunity to visit Montreal and to learn more about project creation, speakers and professionals. Two of the participants, Emilie Graveline and […]
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Warden contest becomes a 3 way race
Pierre Fréchette, former Mayor of Grand-Calumet Island, will register to run as a candidate for the position of Warden elected by universal suffrage. Pierre Fréchette confirmed this to CHIP 101.9, stating that he would complete the process after formalizing his candidacy with the Chief Electoral Officer and completing the required training. Pierre Fréchette becomes the […]
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Bouffe Pontiac thanks Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi Pontiac
In a Facebook publication, Bouffe Pontiac wishes to thank the Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi Pontiac who raised $ 256.00 for Bouffe Pontiac during a car wash last July. Bouffe Pontiac thanks the various participants in this activity for helping them fight hunger in the Pontiac. Photographie : Page Facebook de Bouffe Pontiac
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