Culture, Leisure and Sports

The Pontiac MRC is utilizing its lobby to showcase historical artwork and photographs of the region. Currently, there are photos highlighting summer activities that took place in the area in the 19th century. Marie Gionet, economic development officer for culture and heritage at the Pontiac MRC, explained the concept. The complete (French-language) interview with Marie […]

On Wednesday afternoon (July 30), the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol was packed for the 30th anniversary celebrations for the Norway Bay-Bristol Historical Society. Live music was provided by musicians Gail Gavan and Sherryl Fitzpatrick. Past president Bonnie Beveridge explained that the group started by collecting histories of the several hundred cottages in Norway […]

The Bryson Lions Club is putting on their annual cipaille supper this Sunday (August 3) starting at noon at their hall on rue Principale. Cipaille (or sea-pie) is a traditional layered meat pie, and the club has been holding the fundraiser for more than 25 years. President Betty Leach explained that preparations are already underway […]

Local non-profit organization the Jardin éducatif du Pontiac will be hosting their annual barbecue on Tuesday August 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Director Martin Riopel spoke with CHIP 101.9 about the this year’s event:

Local acting troupe the Pontiac Community Players are hosting a series of free, outdoor productions at community parks throughout the region over the month of August. Will Bastien, who is co-directing the production with Darlene Pashak, explained that the play “Twain’s Tales” will be a collection of short stories by legendary author Mark Twain. He […]

A woman originally from Bryson has written a movie script that is currently in production in the Pontiac region. Mireille Normandeau explained that her psychological thriller “Twin Compass” is on the subject of bullying, a subject that she felt needs more attention. She said she’s been working on the project for more than a year. […]

The Groupe L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet is preparing to welcome anglers from all over for the 7th edition of its fishing derby. The event will take place on Saturday, August 9th, and as Guylaine Lasalle of the L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet Group explains, registration can be done on site. A prize worth $200, along with a trophy, will be awarded to […]

On July 21, the members of the Pontiac Arena Fund gathered in the rink’s lobby for their inaugural annual general meeting. President Mike Rusenstrom led the meeting and said that he was proud of the work that’s taken place in such a short time-span. The group presented their finances from March 1 – July 1 […]

On Thursday evening (July 17), Armstrong Heritage Farm just outside Shawville was starting to swell with RVs and camper trailers as the Shawville Lions’ Country Jamboree got underway. President Ed Walsh explained that this is the organization’s biggest fundraiser every year, attracting hundreds of people over the course of the weekend. He said that as […]

MRC Pontiac’s economic development department is gauging the interest in pickleball lessons for local sports and recreation organizations with an online survey. These training sessions are designed to support organizations wishing to integrate pickleball into their programming. The questionnaire seeks to determine the level of interest in several types of lessons that could be available: an […]