Author: Caleb Nickerson
After more than 4 decades of work, the organizers of the Pontiac Terry Fox Run are looking to pass the torch on to a new group of volunteers. Rick Valin, one of the founders of the local run, spoke with CHIP 101.9 about its history and what it takes to put on the event every […]
Rick Valin, one of the founders of the Pontiac Terry Fox Run , speaks with CHIP 101.9 about its history and what it takes to put on the event every year.
Pontiac High School’s athletics department has recently launched a community fundraising effort to install retractable bleachers in the school’s gymnasium. PHS physical education teacher Darcy Findlay explained that the “Take your seat” campaign has been in motion for only a few weeks at this point, and it was the result of a brainstorming session with […]
Pontiac High School physical education teacher Darcy Findlay discusses a new community fundraising effort to install retractable bleachers in the school’s gymnasium.
Camper for Sale $38,000. Did not sleep in it, did not cook in it and did not smoke in it. Brand new only used to shower and do the dishes. For more information contact Sandra Kluke at 819 665-3792.
Ontario Power Generation is advising motorists that the interprovincial bridge near the Chenaux Generating station in Portage-du-Fort will be closed overnight from Monday to Thursday for the next several weeks. The bridge will be closed between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the following dates: July 10, 11, 12, 13 July 17, 18, 19, 20 […]
On Canada Day the Municipality of Alleyn-et-Cawood inaugurated their new splash pad at Henry Heeney Memorial Park in downtown Danford Lake. Director General Isabelle Cardinal said that the project had been in the works since late 2021, and was made possible through grant funding from MRC Pontiac. The municipality spent some of their gas tax […]
Alleyn-et-Cawood Director General Isabelle Cardinal talks about their newly installed splash pad.
The MRC Pontiac has published a new job offer for the position of strategic communications advisor, currently occupied by Colleen Jones, who will be departing at the end of August. According to the job description, the strategic communications advisor reports to the Director General and, based on the directives, orientations and priorities of the Warden, […]
Since announcing the return of senior hockey to Fort-Coulonge, the Pontiac Senior Comets have announced via their Facebook page nearly a dozen players under contract with the team for next season. The Comets have already announced the return of their 2019-2020 captain, Darcy Findlay, as well as Matt Warren and local player Connor Romain. Also joining […]
