Author: Marie Gionet

The progress of a planned seniors home in Shawville is hinging on an environmental assessment that’s been sent to the provincial Environment Ministry. David Gillespie, who took over the presidency of the Villa James Shaw committee earlier this year, explained that they required an assessment of the property where the home is planned, located at […]

In the wake of Dominique Anglade’s abrupt departure as the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on Monday, there has been much speculation as to who will take the helm in her place. Pontiac MNA André Fortin, who is currently the only Liberal representative outside the Montreal area, hinted at a possible run today as […]

This Saturday (November 12), the Municipality of Waltham will be celebrating the members of their fire department, in particular four of the founding members for their 50 years of service to the community. Mayor Odette Godin explained that they would be having a dinner at the Waltham Station restaurant that would be limited to family […]

This Friday is the deadline to register for French as a second language (FSL) courses at CEGEP Heritage College’s campus in Campbell’s Bay. These courses are limited to those who have been referred through Emploi Quebec. The link to register is available here.

The union representing employees at MRC Pontiac is stepping up its pressure tactics as its negotiations with management have stalled for the time being. The union held a barbeque for employees outside the MRC Pontiac office at noon today (November 9). Michel Girard, the regional President of the Syndicat de la fonction publique et parapublique […]

Over the weekend of Halloween, the Alliance Autocthone du Québec, région 2, Local 019 in Otter Lake, organized a Halloween Party during which they gave out multiple prizes to attendees. Some of these gift were in the form of prize money, while others were donations that were provided by local businesses. They were awarded to […]