Author: Caleb Nickerson
At its most recent meeting, the Council of Mayors of the Pontiac MRC called on the Quebec government to abolish the carbon tax and follow the example set by Ontario. According to Jane Toller, Warden of the Pontiac MRC, such a measure would provide crucial support for local gas stations, particularly those located along Highway […]
Revised hall rental prices (effective immediately). Rentals for kids’ birthday parties/showers $125 Rental for parties where alcohol is consumed $ 250 Rental for meeting (a couple of hours) $ 75 For all inquiries with respect to rentals, please call 819-955-1620 Thank you.
Individuals who claim to have been victims of sexual assault or misconduct during massages at Nordik Spa-Nature in Chelsea have filed a request for a class action lawsuit against the resort, citing its management of employees and contractors involved. The application for a class action, filed on August 13, asks the court to require Nordik […]
Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel is inviting residents, organizations, and housing-sector partners in the region to participate in the national consultation Maisons Canada (Homes Canada), a new federal initiative aimed at finding solutions to the housing crisis. The Market Survey Guide for Maisons Canada was released in recent hours. The survey allows participants to share […]
The next meeting of the Council of Mayors of the Pontiac MRC will take place tomorrow evening (August 20). It may be the second-to-last meeting chaired by MRC Warden Jane Toller, who announced last month that she would not be seeking another mandate. Council meetings for the TNO and MRC are usually held on the […]
In the coming days, the return to school will be front and center across the Pontiac region. The Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service Centre (CSSHBO) has informed parents that school supply fees can now be paid through various methods. This year, it is now possible to make payments by online banking at most financial institutions. To do […]
Who’s craving a good poutine? Before we can start using our new cooking equipment in the arena canteen, we need to replace the floor tiles to ensure everything is safe and ready to operate. This is where YOU come in: Do you have a little free time? Are you handy with tools (or simply motivated […]
A head-on collision between two vehicles occurred around 9:10 a.m. Saturday on Chemin des Outaouais, near Chemin de la Mine at the entrance to the island. Officers from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) station in Campbell’s Bay were dispatched to the scene. Fortunately, the lives of those involved are not believed to be at risk, […]
It’s now official: following the announcement that the Pontiac Comets would be moving from the Fort-Coulonge arena to Shawville, the team will now compete in the Northern Premier Hockey League (NPHL) under the name Shawville Pontiacs. This marks a return to the roots of an identity that once energized the Shawville community, as team owner […]