Public Announcements
Winter dog sled races in Bristol
This weekend in Bristol, the winter sled dog races were held. Despite the cold weather on Saturday, organizer Denis Rozon said he was satisfied with the results of this second edition. Denis Rozon confirmed that the winter event will be back in 2019 on the first weekend after New Year’s Day. The complete interview with […]
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Improvements in the Pontiac power system concerning outage statistics
The number of power outages that have occurred in the Upper Pontiac in recent years seem to have seen some improvement, at least in terms of the lengths of outages in the municipalities of Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester and Sheenborro. According to statistics collected by David Gillespie who tracks the outages, the number of minutes spent without […]
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Renfrew County Fiddlers monthly dance and Pot Luck Dinner
Renfrew County Fiddlers monthly dance and Pot Luck Dinner on January 13, 2018 at 6:30pm followed by dance. Doors open at 6:00pm.Admission $6.00 Members $4.00 Everyone welcome.
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Activities in the MRC to celebrate Christmas
As the holiday season is pretty much here, many Christmas activities have been organized. Here is what’s coming up in the next few days. Tomorrow, Santa Claus will be visiting the Festival of Lights at Chutes Coulonge Park between 4pm and 10pm. Visitors will also be able to hike on the illuminated walking trails of […]
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Free family skating at Les Draveurs Recreation Center
The Draveurs Recreation Center wishes to inform the public that free family skating is being offered free of charge for several days during the holiday season. Tuesday, December 26, from 11 am to 1 pm, courtesy of PH Débosselage and DJB Transport Wednesday, December 27, from 11 am to 1 pm, courtesy of the Caisse […]
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Boiling water advisory in the Municipality of Pontiac
The Municipality of Pontiac carried out emergency work on the potable water system last Tuesday and issued a boil water advisory to residents living east of Bristol Street. As the work is now complete, the municipality must test the water before lifting the boil water advisory for the affected area. As of Wednesday, a second […]
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Modified Hours at Mansfield CLSC on December 25
There will be no doctor present at the CLSC Mansfield Monday, December 25 from 9 in the morning for 24 hours. All urgent cases or cases that require prompt medical consultation will be directed to the Shawville Hospital. People who can wait a few hours before seeing a doctor will be asked to return at […]
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Public Consultations for CSHBO
The Commission scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais will hold public consultations to allow all parents, staff and various partners in on the drafting of its Commitment to Success Plan in relation to the Policy on educational success by the Ministry of Education. The objectives are: • To develop a common understanding of certain aspects of the Public […]
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Snowmobilers advised to use caution
With the recent snowfall coating provincial trails and the holiday season fast approaching, the Sûreté du Québec reminds snowmobilers of some safety tips. Every year, snowmobile enthusiasts can find themselves in perilous situations or be seriously injured while on the trails. The SQ recommendations: • Travel on marked trails and avoid bodies of water as […]
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Pontiac Voice Group Responds to Changes at Thomson Residence
Pontiac Voice group has posted a few messages on its Facebook page recently concerning the Thomson residence. Several comments from some online says that Pontiac MNA André Fortin does not have the accurate information on the subject. CHIP 101.9 released earlier this week, an interview with Brenda Godin, whose daughter was moved to a Gatineau […]
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