Public Announcements
Poppy funds stolen from Pembroke convenience stores
(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating after money was stolen from poppy sales boxes at two Mac’s Convenience stores in the City of Pembroke. On November 13, 2017 it was reported that a male suspect wearing an all-black hat, red shirt, black zippered hoodie […]
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Tim Hortons Camp in Quyon: Trial of ex- leader begins
The Tuesday, November 14, 2017 edition of Le Droit newspaper, covers of the beginning of the trial of a former camp monitor, David-Francis Bursey, Camp Tim Hortons in Quyon, accused of sexually assaulting two children. An alleged first victim delivered his testimony last Monday in Gatineau, on events that would have occurred in 2005. The […]
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Information evening on the “Cyber-Danger” by the Entourage
The organization l’EntourElle will hold an information evening on November 14, under the theme of “cyber-danger”, which aim to explain how the Internet can be dangerous and how to protect yourself. This evening will be at the maison de la Famille du Pontiac. For more information, contact Kim Laroche at 819-683-2709.
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Swearing in of the MRC Pontiac Warden
Jane Toller, elected as warden was sworn on November 13 at the MRC Pontiac offices in Campbell’s Bay. The electoral victory of the businesswoman at the Warden level in the MRC was announced Monday November 6 by the election president, Bernard Roy, with a lead of 2170 votes over her closest rival and outgoing Warden, […]
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Municipality of Clarendon: Work on Highway 303
Road work is being carried out on Highway 303 between the chemin 7e and chemin 12e Concession in the Municipality of Clarendon. Work began on November 6 with a daily work schedule of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. During this construction project, one lane will be closed for a distance of 500 […]
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Joanne Labadie New Mayor of the municipality of Pontiac
Joanne Labadie was victorious in the municipality of Pontiac with nearly 60% of the votes against 40% for the outgoing mayor Roger Larose who was seeking a second term. There are four newcomers to the municipal Council: Susan McKay, Scott McDonald, Isabelle Patry and Leslie-Anne Barber. Nancy Draper-Maxsom and Thomas Howard were re-elected. Pontiac – […]
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Companies are asked to be vigilant when it comes to fraud
The Sûreté du Québec wishes to warn the public against a scam that may be active the Pontiac. An emerging ploy in Quebec that targets small and medium-sized businesses. To date, thousands of dollars have been transferred outside of Canada. Scammers first establish trade between a Quebec company and a supplier located outside the country. […]
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Reactions from Christine Francoeur, new councillor in Fort-Coulonge
Also, in Fort-Coulonge, Christine Francoeur starts her term as a councillor with almost 80% of the votes. Here is her reaction when approached by CHIP : Extrait – Christine Francoeur It should be noted that the municipal council of Fort-Coulonge is now consists of Gaston Allard as mayor, as well as councillors Debbie Laporte, Lise […]
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Reactions from Serge Newberry, Mayor of Ile-de-Grand-Calumet
Elsewhere in the Pontiac, CHIP 101.9 gathered further reactions of those recently elected. Among these reactions, is Serge Newberry who obtained the most votes from by electors of Grand Calumet island. Serge Newberry: Extrait – Serge Newberry Serge Newberry will also try to bring stability to this municipality which has seen, since 2013, 5 different […]
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Elections; A participation rate of almost 60%
The MRC Pontiac issued a press release yesterday, after receiving the results of the vote in each municipality. Election President Bernard Roy officially announced that Mme. Jane Toller has won the Warden race with a lead of 2,170 votes over her closest rival, Raymond Durocher, outgoing warden. The participation rate was much higher than the […]
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