Culture, Leisure and Sports

The  Fort-Coulonge Mansfield Patro is inviting the public to an Easter Celebration activity on April 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Patro’s Suzie Lavigne gave more details during an interview with of CHIP 101.9’s Nathalie Vasiloff. Exactly, we are doing a treasure hunt on the Patro trails this year. So people are also […]

The Campbell’s Bay native athlete Genevieve Morrison recently made a successful return to professional wrestling at the Canadian Senior Championships in Waterloo, Ontario. Morrison, who had not competed in a professional wrestling competition in years, performed brilliantly in this tough competition, winning the tournament and being awarded a medal and a plaque. Genevieve Morrison was […]

A singer-songwriter from L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Colleen Jones, is releasing a brand new single called: Rotten Potatoes on Friday, March 10 2023. Her band Leeny Jones & the Boys is derived from Colleeny Jones – a nickname from her family. When talking to CHIP 101.9, Jones discussed her band’s style and approach to songwriting. Although her new […]

In a letter addressing Litchfield residents, Municipal officials made a point to remind citizens that the Government of Quebec officially delegated the responsibility of ensuring swimming pool safety to individual municipalities. According to Litchfield public officials, letters have already been sent out to residents who own a swimming pool. And, some homeowners have even received […]

Two Pontiac athletes won silver at the Québec Games in Rivière-du-Loup. The two Outaouais delegates Téo Chalitta of Shawville and Aude Croteau of Luskville (Municipality of Pontiac) won silver in the team Trampoline and Gymnastics Omnium events. The Quebec Games in Rivière-du-Loup are currently underway and will end on March 11.  

The Municipality of Pontiac is hoping to see a new country festival lay down roots in town this summer.  During its latest council meeting on March 07, the Pontiac municipal council resolved to dedicate $35,000 in a cash advancement to the preperation and organization of the Pontiac Country Festival. The event will be headed by […]

The Pontiac Cup will be back this year on April 7 to 9. The 3 on 3 ice hockey tournament, whose proceeds are donated to the Center de loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite, will be back with three divisions : A, B and a Womens devision. Registrations can be made by emailing coupepontiaccup@gmail.com. The […]

The Comets Midget team (U 18) had a big win last night (February 28) in Eganville, taking down the home team 4 to 1, to end their series of 4 games in 4 nights. During the round robin format for the playoffs, the Midget Comets finished with a record of 4 wins and 2 ties, […]

Regional non-profit group Ski at School will hosting several events in Bristol for March break, providing cross-country ski equipment and training for everyone to enjoy. Ski at School provides training sessions and equipment in schools across the Pontiac region and beyond in order to promote exercise as well as exploration of the trails and terrain […]

The playoffs are progressing for minor hockey teams in Fort-Coulonge. Following their victories last night, the Atoms (U-11) will now play in the Division B final in the coming days. This is also the case for the Bantam Comets (U-15) who will soon play in the Division A final. As for the Comets Pee-Wee (U-13), […]