Author: Véronique Boulianne
Mansfield-et-Pontefract weightlifter Xavier Lusignan talks about his recent appearance at the World Weightlifting Championships in Bahrain where he broke a Canadian record for the clean and jerk.
On December 11, Pontiac’s Community Radio, CHIP 101.9, held their annual general meeting, presenting reports on their activities and finances for the 2023/24 financial year. The year was a tumultuous one for the station, with Director François Carrier departing in March after 13 years at the helm and the launch of a new Chase the […]
Quebec City’s Château Laurier recently hosted Les Jours de la Radio, a flagship event for the province’s French-language radio industry. Organized by the Association des radiodiffuseurs communautaires du Québec (ARCQ), the gathering brought together over a hundred participants at the end of November to reflect on the challenges and future of this essential medium. A […]
The local federal Conservative Party riding association held their nomination meeting at the Shawville Lions Hall on December 14, selecting Brian Nolan as their candidate for Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi in the next election. Nolan was one of four candidates vying for position, competing with Brian Goodman, Jean-Nicolas de Bellefeuille and Michel Gauthier. He said that he […]
Brian Nolan talks about becoming the candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada in the riding of Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi.
Congratulations to our winners! Category 5 to 7 years old 1st prize: James Lambert 2nd prize: Maéllie Roy-Forest 3rd prize: Robin Burnett Category 8 to 10 years old 1st prize: Ayla Lambert 2nd prize: Ilanna Bonnerot 3rd prize: Hanna Vaillancourt Category 11 to 13 years old 1st prize: Ellie Mahon 2nd prize: Naomie […]
Just as in years previous, AutonHomme Pontiac is offering a free grief support group for people experiencing some kind of loss. Psychotherapist Ali-John Chaudry explained that the group sessions are meant for all kinds of different losses, from that of a parent to a romantic relationship. The meetings will take place on Mondays at 7 […]
Psychotherapist Ali John Chaudry talks about his upcoming support group for people experiencing loss.
The local Knights of Columbus hosted their annual “guignolée” or food drive last Friday in the communities of Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield. Ninety volunteers split among 12 teams canvassed door-to-door for donations, which were collected and distributed from the parish hall. According to one of the organizers, Ken Hobbs, they were able to distribute enough food […]