Author: Caleb Nickerson
There’s another candidate seeking the nomination of the Conservative Party of Canada for the Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi riding, Plateau resident Mark Buzan. The owner of a consulting business for non-profit organizations, Buzan said that his motivation to enter federal politics was because “something in Canada is fundamentally wrong”. With a long history in conservative circles, Buzan […]
On May 31, a group of agricultural producers gathered at the Little Red Wagon Winery in Clarendon for a discussion with Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel and Minister of National Revenue Marie-Claude Bibeau about issues facing rural communities. The majority of questions directed at Bibeau were about farming, as she previously served as the minister of […]
Hundreds of young trees were up for grabs at the MRC Pontiac’s office in Campbell’s Bay on May 31 as part of the provincial Ministry of Natural Resources’ “Mois de l’arbre et des forêts” which takes place every year in May. MRC Territory Director Jason Durand explained that they had five varieties available: sugar maple, […]
Earlier this week, Shawville resident Emma Judd announced the long-awaited opening of her bed and breakfast Circa, located at the corner of Main Street and Campbell Street. The home is a well-known one in town, having been built in 1898 and housing several doctors over the decades, before sitting empty for quite some time before […]
Emma Judd talks about the opening of her new bed and breakfast in Shawville, Circa.
MRC Pontiac issued a press release on May 30 announcing that chemin du Bois Franc (known locally as the Jim’s Lake Road), will be closed to traffic at kilometer 87 for several hours on Wednesday June 5, as crews replace a culvert. The statement notes that the work will start in the morning and circulation […]
Pontiac students pursuing post-secondary education can get a little boost in their finances through the Pontiac Scholarship Fund, which is distributing 37 $1,000 bursaries this year. Long-time president of the fund Robert Pelletier explained that the program started back in 1989 and has grown significantly since its inception. The bursaries are funded through donations from […]
Robert Pelletier, long-time president of the Pontiac Scholarship Fund, talks about this year’s bursaries.
Earlier this month, a group advocating for people with mental health issues held a public consultation with patients who have been involuntarily hospitalized when deemed a threat to themselves or others. Mélodie Pelletier, a councillor with Droits-Accès de l’Outaouais, explained that they held the consultation in light of the provincial government’s review of law P.38, which regulates […]
Mélodie Pelletier of Droits-Accès de l’Outaouais talks about their recent consultation on involuntary hospital stays.
