Author: Jennifer
MRC Pontiac is looking for residents of the region who have a room to spare in an effort to find temporary accommodation for professionals looking to move to the area. Rachel Soar-Flandé, a housing agent with the MRC’s economic development department, explained that given the demand for labour in Pontiac’s health and education facilities, combined […]
Despite the delay in the opening of the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs in Fort-Coulonge, the Fall Cup 4v4 hockey tournament will be taking place there from November 22-24. Organizer Heidi Newberry explained that this is the second year they’ve been holding the tournament, which is a fundraiser for the arena. She said that they […]
Heidi Newberry talks about the Fall Cup tournament at the Fort-Coulonge arena.
The Shawville Recreation Association has started an online fundraiser to improve training for youth volunteers in the Pontiac’s sports and leisure organizations. Organizer Matt Greer explained that the fundraising is being done through the Quebec organization La Ruche, and any donation will be matched 4x. They’re aiming to raise $6,000, which would mean a total […]
The Table Éducation Outaouais, in collaboration with the Carrefours jeunesse emploi of the region, is organizing the 1st edition of the contest My Employer is the Best! This competition celebrates the commitment of employers who value education and adopt good practices that promote the balance between studies, work, and personal life. Student employees are invited […]
The Municipality of L’Ile-du-Grand-Calumet held a by-election on Sunday (November 3) for council seat three, which has been vacant since the death of Pierre Jolicoeur back in July. There were two candidates for the position, and Chantal Corriveau was the winner with 168 votes, ahead of Francine Tremblay’s 62 votes. Corriveau told CHIP 101.9 that […]
A man from Mansfield is desperately searching for his bag of assorted tools that he lost between Bryson Street and Baume Street in Fort-Coulonge. He is offering a reward of $50 to find this one. Here are the contact details: Robert: 819-683-1619
A Mansfield man wants to buy a used 30/30 or 32 caliber firearm. You can contact him at 819-683-3056
The Mansfield & Fort-Coulonge brigades are inviting businesses and organizations to participate in our annual parade. Past events have been a great success thanks to all businesses and organizations that put on colorful and imaginative displays for the spectators to admire, and we hope to make our parade even better. We are looking forward to […]
The Shawville arena was packed on Sunday evening (October 27) as the Pontiac Senior Comets took to the ice against the South Stormont Mustangs in their home opener. Despite a last-minute change in venues, the hometown crowd of more than 500 supporters was loud and energetic. The opening ceremonies featured Pontiac singer Michaela Cahill leading […]
