Public Announcements
The local La Défriche is open at the Pontiac Center
On Wednesday, January 24, the Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi Pontiac team responsible for the La Défriche opened its doors at the Pontiac Center, the adult education facility in Fort-Coulonge. The coordinator of the La Défriche program, Suzanne Vallières-Nollet says that the centre is targeting the middle Pontiac area. Volunteer students will participate in the helping improve […]
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Former editor of THE EQUITY, dies at age 96
The former publisher of THE EQUITY, Rosaleen Dickson, died in Ottawa on January 23rd, at the age of 96. Mrs. Dickson purchased THE EQUITY in 1953 with her husband, David Dickson. They also founded Pontiac Printshop Ltd., a printing and publishing company. Rosaleen had been the editor of the newspaper for over 30 years. Rosaleen […]
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Campbell’s Bay Projects for 2018
During an interview with CHIP 101.9, Maurice Beauregard, Mayor of Campbell’s Bay, spoke about the projects that are coming to the municipal council’s attention for the coming months. He also assured that the damage related to the broken municipal water infrastructure that occurred in the last weeks has been repaired. Full interview is available here.
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14 of the 21 projects selected for the Outaouais by the FARR will have a significant impact on the Pontiac
14 of the 21 projects selected under the Regional Support Fund (FARR) program will have an impact on the Pontiac. Of the 21 projects, announced Monday by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy and Minister of Public Security, Martin Coiteux, tabled by regional organizations and selected by the Wardens of the 4 MRCs […]
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Wanted Volunteers at TCARO
The Outaouais seniors and Retirees Table (TCARO) is looking for volunteers who would like to look after of the well-being of seniors to help fight against elder abuse and bullying. Volunteers will be part of a group called the well-being Brigade who will focus on the well-being, respect for dignity, self-fulfillment, self-esteem, inclusion and safety […]
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Poker Run in Fort-Coulonge
There will be a Poker Run at Donnie’s Pub Fort-Coulonge next Saturday. Angèle Fortin-Dubeau, co-owner of the Pub speaks about the details of this event. Registrations will be accepted until noon this Saturday. Thereafter, participants will have 7 hours to complete the Rally and return to Donnie’s Pub. More details here.
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André Fortin about the FARR and the TTF
In an interview with CHIP 101.9, André Fortin, Minister of Transport and MNA for Pontiac, discussed the projects selected for the Outaouais as part of the new Regional Support Fund (FARR). Mr Fortin says that of these, one of them relates to the learning or development of French as a second language for the English-speaking […]
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New registration process to better accommodate families at the Établissement des Petits-Ponts
In preparation for the 2018-2019 school year, Établissement des Petits-Ponts changed its approach to better serve families in the Pontiac. France Lavoie from Établissement des Petits-Ponts explains that they are able to help with the transition into primary school. The full interview is available here.
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William Amos begins his regional tour
Pontiac MP William Amos is visiting the Pontiac this week to meet with citizens. Today he will be visiting Waltham and Chichester. Unfortunately due to road conditions, the MP canceled his tour yesterday, which was to be held in Thorne and Alleyn-and-Cawood. Will Amos will only meet residents of the municipalities he is in. Interested […]
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$ 1.94 million for 21 projects in the Outaouais.
In support of the Government’s strategy to ensure the vitality of all territories from 2018-2022, the Québec government is unveiling more than $ 3 million in financial assistance that will be awarded and distributed to support 21 projects. These were submitted to the regional selection committee in the Outaouais region under the new Regional Support […]
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