Public Announcements
New measure for winter fishing: regulation
Beginning December 1, residents of Quebec will be able to go ice fishing without a license in specific areas. The MRC Pontiac, including zones 10, 12 and 25 in the territory will benefit from this new regulation, announced last Monday by the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks of Quebec. Head of Department in Campbell’s […]
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Guignolée 2017 in the Pontiac
The 2017 Pontiac Guignolée will be held on December 7 in four different locations across the MRC. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, Bouffe Pontiac Director Ellen Boucher described the annual event, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Volunteers and partners of Bouffe Pontiac will collect donations from motorists between 6am and 9am on […]
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Pontiac involvement in the Gray Cup show
The Pontiac was involved in Shania Twain’s performance Sunday night at the Gray Cup. As part of the show the singer traveled on a dog sled belonging to Escapade Eskimo, which is based in Otter Lake. <article1967|cycle> Shania Twain – Performance Medley (Live From The Grey Cup/2017)
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Prevention operation for the security corridor
Here is the assessment of the prevention operation for the security corridor that took place on November 23rd in the Outaouais-Laurentides region. The awareness campaign mobilized more than twenty police officers and officers of the Sûreté du Québec. Partners such as fire departments, Quebec roadside inspectors, Ministry of Transport officials, tugs and municipal stakeholders joined […]
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Closure of Chemin de la Montagne at Horticulture Latrémouille
In the Municipality of Pontiac, a collapsed roadway caused the complete closure of Chemin de la Montagne at Horticulture Latrémouille. A sixty centimeters hole as deep as it was wide was formed on the culvert forcing the road closure last Saturday. The Chemin de la Montagne had been damaged during the floods last spring and […]
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New measure to support ice winter fishing and encourage the next generation of fishers
Between December 1 and March 31, 2018, Quebec residents will be able to engage in winter fishing in specific fishing areas, including the Pontiac, without a license. The Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks announced yesterday this new rule to promote winter fishing, support the industry and promote development of the next generation of fishers. […]
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Renfrew County Fiddlers Annual Christmas Dinner and Dance
Renfrew County Fiddlers Annual Christmas Dinner and Dance on December 3, 2017 1-7PM at Mateway Activity Centre. Advance Tickets ONLY
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Mireille Alary wants a clear direction for the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce
Pontiac Chamber of Commerce President Mireille Alary has published an open letter in Pontiac Journal urging business people to mobilize the business community to provide guidance on the role and expectations of the Chamber. Mireille Alary: The full interview with the President of the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce Mireille Alary is available here.
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Fusion Fort-Coulonge / Mansfield; the file should resurface in 2018
The study concerning a possible merger between Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield should be back on the table in 2018. Two of the members of the citizens’ committee open to the merger (CCOF) Benoit Paré and André Boisvert, explained that they wanted to propose a plan that could be started soon if the study shows advantages for […]
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