Author: Marie Gionet
The family behind The Equity newspaper in Shawville was recognized at the MRC Pontiac’s council of mayors meeting on Wednesday evening (June 18) for their contributions to the region over the decades. Outgoing publisher Charles Dickson, along with his daughter and the paper’s current editor Sophie Kuijper Dickson, were presented with the Pontiac Paddle of […]
A book fair will be held in Fort-Coulonge this September to showcase the wonderful world of books to the people of Pontiac. The organizer, Sand bay author Sandra Lemire-Wolfe, is currently busy putting it all together The MRC Pontiac, the municipality of Fort-Coulonge and the Association des auteures et auteurs de l’Outaouais invite you to […]
With the National Assembly in summer recess, Pontiac MNA André Fortin stopped by CHIP 101.9’s studios to discuss the recently concluded Quebec Liberal leadership race, as well as other provincial issues affecting the region. Former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez was selected over the weekend as the PLQ’s new leader following a contest that officially […]
Pontiac MNA André Fortin talks about the conclusion of the Quebec Liberal Party’s leadership race as well as Quebec’s anticipated new flood maps.
Fort-Coulonge enjoyed a memorable day at the Village en fête event held on June 14 on rue Baume! The event took the form of a festive market, with several kiosks set up along the street with activities and games for children. Village en fête organizer Danelle Bourque reports on the event: Every year, there’s plenty […]
The Jardin éducatif du Pontiac is a non-profit community organization dedicated to providing educational, reintegration, and reorientation services to young people in need. We receive referrals from schools and/or organizations providing psycho-social services. We aim to counter school and social dropout by : Providing education to students who have been temporarily withdrawn from their school […]
Wednesday evening (June 18), MRC Pontiac’s council of mayors will gather for their monthly public meeting at the MRC office in Campbell’s Bay. The agendas for the meeting are available here. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Elsie Gibbons room. The public is invited to attend in person, but the meeting will […]
Following an announcement earlier this month from the provincial Ministry of Environment ordering a local waste management company to pay $125,000, a representative of Centre FilloGreen has responded to the situation. In a press release issued June 4, the ministry announced that on April 14 of this year, 9231-6082 Québec inc., known as Centre FilloGreen, was […]
With Quebec’s Fête nationale and Canada Day just around the corner, it’s essential to make sure you hit the road safely. Well-known racing driver and road safety expert Bertrand Godin joins Labatt Breweries’ community action and encourages all motorists to drink responsibly. It’s also essential to address any mechanical or maintenance issues to prevent breakdowns […]
