Culture, Leisure and Sports

At the CHIP 101.9 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, the MRC Pontiac launched the cultural program for the coming year. The Director of Economic Development for the MRC Pontiac, Emilie Chazelas, gives us the details surrounding this project. The Pontiac MRC Warden, Jane Toller, who was present at the AGM, took the floor to introduce […]

In a press release issued yesterday, the member for Pontiac issued a report from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. This report talks about the conservation of Canada’s historic sites. The report Preserving Canada’s Heritage: The Fundamentals of Our Future, offers 17 recommendations to better protect these places. The Committee’s study was spread […]

Beginning December 1, residents of Quebec will be able to go ice fishing without a license in specific areas. The MRC Pontiac, including zones 10, 12 and 25 in the territory will benefit from this new regulation, announced last Monday by the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks of Quebec. Head of Department in Campbell’s […]

The Pontiac was involved in Shania Twain’s performance Sunday night at the Gray Cup. As part of the show the singer traveled on a dog sled belonging to Escapade Eskimo, which is based in Otter Lake. <article1967|cycle> Shania Twain – Performance Medley (Live From The Grey Cup/2017)

Between December 1 and March 31, 2018, Quebec residents will be able to engage in winter fishing in specific fishing areas, including the Pontiac, without a license. The Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks announced yesterday this new rule to promote winter fishing, support the industry and promote development of the next generation of fishers. […]

The Table des aînés et retraités du Pontiac (TARP) would like to congratulate Mr. Richard Gratton, winner of the 2017 Seniors’ Tribute Award for the Outaouais region. This award, which recognizes the exceptional volunteer commitment of 18 seniors from all regions of Quebec, was presented at a ceremony held on November 22 at the Hotel […]

Tonight is the Green PPJ Verte Group Information Meeting at the SADC Pontiac offices. This organization set up to promote the bike path hopes to raise awareness among elected officials and the local population of the importance of this infrastructure. The spokesperson of the Green PPJ Vert Group Remo Pasteris explains: Remo Pasteris explained that […]

Begin the Christmas season with beautiful choral music presented by the Pembroke Community Choir. Our 80-voice choir performs “A Celtic Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at 7 pm at Calvin United Church, Pembroke. Advance tickets $15 or $18 at the door and children under 13 free. Tickets available from choir members, at Pembroke Mall […]

All libraries belonging to the Biblio Network highlight the 60th anniversary of Gaston Lagaffe through a contest, being run until December 1st. Each visit will entitle you to a prize draw to win one of five Gaston Lagaffe prize packs. All the details are available at www.reseaubibliooutaouais.qc.ca

The Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa reopened yesterday. It had been closed for about three years for major works of nearly $ 80 million. The new museum presents 11 exhibitions. The facility closed in September 2014 after the discovery of mold that was not part of an exhibition.