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Municipality of Mansfield recognizes teen weightlifting siblings

20 February 2023 à 9:47 am

This afternoon, the Municipality of Mansfield presented teen weightlifters Xavier and Naomie Lusignan with two plaques to acknowledge their efforts over the years, and for the example that they set for other youth in the community. They were also given cheques for $250 each and Mansfield-branded mugs. Mayor Sandra Armstrong explained that the council wanted […]


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Municipality of Bryson and Phare Ouest recognized by Loisir Sport Outaouais

17 February 2023 à 3:22 pm

Two groups in MRC Pontiac have been highlighted as favorites of Loisir Sport Outaouais in 2022. These two initiatives were included in a special report highlighting the development of leisure, sport and outdoors in the Outaouais. Cultural Leisure Innovation Award: Phare Ouest “As a project combining cultural leisure and heritage, we award our favorite to […]


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Pontiac Maison des Jeunes hosting disco on ice

15 February 2023 à 2:49 pm

The Pontiac Maison des Jeunes is hosting a disco on ice fundraiser this Saturday (February 18) from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite (Fort-Coulonge arena). In addition to the on-ice action, there will be a live DJ and food on site. Coordinator Desiree Tremblay Giroux explained that […]


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CHIP director pens letter in Le Devoir marking World Radio Day

13 February 2023 à 2:39 pm

To mark UNESCO’s World Radio Day on February 13, CHIP 101.9’s Director General François Carrier, who also serves as the President of the l’Association des radiodiffuseurs communautaires du Québec (ARCQ), penned a letter in the newspaper Le Devoir highlighting the contributions of community radio in Quebec. “Today, 250 employees work within the 37 member stations […]


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Ski Pontiac hosting moonlight ski and snowshoe on February 18

10 February 2023 à 3:39 pm

Local non-profit group Ski Pontiac are excited to share their trails with the public this winter. This season they have partnered with Astra Estates (formerly known as the Norway Bay Golf Course), to provide 3 km of ski and snowshoe trails to residents. President Ariane Cloutier explained that they would be hosting their premier event […]


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Comedy fundraiser for Chapeau Ag Society sold out

9 February 2023 à 10:13 am

The Chapeau Agricultural Society is hosting a comedy fundraiser this Saturday (February 11) at Harrington Hall, in order to raise money for their Marché Chapeau project. Tickets to the show went fast and are sold out, but Society President Gene O’Brien spoke with CHIP 101.9 about their fundraising project and how it has progressed. She […]


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Shawville hosting winter carnival this Saturday

7 February 2023 à 1:21 pm

There will be plenty of free activities available in Shawville this Saturday (February 11), as part of the town’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Organizer Darcy Findlay explained that the winter carnival is a collaboration between the municipality, the Shawville Recreation Association and the Curling Club He said that there would be something for everyone, available free […]


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The Four Lads win 46th Community Bonspiel

6 February 2023 à 11:07 am

On Sunday afternoon, the 46th Community Bonspiel wrapped up at the Shawville Curling Club. This years winners were The Four Lads, made up of Skip Basil Hodgins, Third Wayne Park, Second Jerry Callaghan, and Lead Kevin Hannaberry, who claimed the prestigious Toilet Seat Trophy. The Bonspiel is the club’s biggest fundraiser throughout the year and […]


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Evening celebrating fur traders at ferme Northfork in Chapeau

2 February 2023 à 3:52 pm

La ferme Northfork, located in the Upper Pontiac, is organizing a dinner this Saturday (February 4) with a theme French Canadian fur traders (coureurs des bois). Organizer Caroline Coombs explained how they chose the theme. “The coureurs des bois is something I find so interesting because of the history of this area,” she said (translated). “They […]


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Maisons des jeunes reopen locker room at Mansfield Rink February 2 at 3 p.m.

2 February 2023 à 3:31 pm

The Maisons des jeunes du Pontiac just announced that they will be reopening the locker room building at its hockey rink in Mansfield. In a news release posted on Facebook, the Maisons des Jeunes wrote: “We are happy to inform you that the locker room will be open today, February 2 2023, at 3 pm. […]


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