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MRC appoints new Economic Development Director

15 March 2024 à 9:03 am

At a special meeting of MRC Pontiac council on March 13, the mayors passed a resolution approving the appointment of Pierre Cadieux as the new Economic Development Director. The position has been vacant since Guillaume Boudreau resigned in December 2023. Cadieux declined to be interviewed following the meeting, but briefly addressed the mayors. He said […]


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Sugar bush operator discusses early start to season

7 March 2024 à 3:46 pm

While the recent run of warm weather might be welcomed by many in the Pontiac, it is causing some challenges for maple syrup producers in the area. Hélène Alary, owner of Sucrerie Alary in Luskville, told CHIP 101.9 that while this year’s temperatures were unusual, this isn’t the earliest they’ve had to start boiling sap […]


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Norway Bay Pier closed following engineer’s report

6 March 2024 à 3:27 pm

The Norway Bay pier, a fixture in the cottaging community for decades will be closed until further notice following the results of an engineering report on its structural integrity. The decision had been anticipated in the last few weeks, but was made official at the Bristol municipal council meeting on March 4. Bristol councillor Val […]


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The Abattoir les Viandes du Pontiac in Shawville up for sale

20 February 2024 à 9:17 pm

Updated on 21 February 2024 à 9:03 am

The assets of Abattoir les Viandes du Pontiac located at 65 Rte. 148 in Shawville are for sale. According to a public notice from the firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, the assets consist of the building located in Shawville and 4 lots of equipment including machinery, equipment and tools, cold room, office furniture and computer equipment. […]


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Future of Norway Bay pier uncertain, council awaiting engineer’s report

19 February 2024 à 11:02 am

The future of the Norway Bay pier is in limbo, as the integrity of the aging structure is currently being assessed by an engineering firm. The pier is a popular spot in the cottaging community during the summer months, and typically swimming lessons and other activities are offered via floating docks that are attached to […]


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Chamber’s Black Tie Gala postponed

15 February 2024 à 11:20 am

The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce has announced that their second Black Tie Gala, scheduled for this Saturday, has been postponed to a later date. In a February 14 post on social media, the chamber noted that the timing of the event during the Family Day weekend may have been an issue for some of their […]


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The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce hosts its second annual Black Tie Gala on February 17 in Fort-Coulonge

9 February 2024 à 2:41 pm

The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce is hosting its second annual Black-Tie Gala on February 17 at the Pontiac Conference Center (SpruceHolme) in Fort-Coulonge. The president of the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce, Sébastien Bonnerot, spoke to CHIP 101.9 about the importance of the event for the business community in the area. Tickets for this “Black Tie […]


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Budget 2024: Shawville lowers mill rate, sees big increase in valuations

6 February 2024 à 10:22 am

Updated on 7 February 2024 à 7:29 am

CHIP 101.9 spoke with Shawville Mayor Bill McCleary about the municipality’s recently passed budget for 2024. Revenue  In discussing the budget, McCleary mentioned that the municipality of Shawville is facing a situation they’re calling the COVID effect. In 2020-21, many homes in Shawville sold for above market value and this year the MRC Pontiac reassessed […]


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Budget 2024: Alleyn-et-Cawood using regional funds for local recreational infrastructure

30 January 2024 à 2:10 pm

Updated on 30 January 2024 à 3:28 pm

As part of CHIP 101.9’s annual tour of Pontiac’s municipal budgets, we spoke with Alleyn-et-Cawood Director General Isabelle Cardinal about the goings on in the region’s eastern corner. Revenues Cardinal explained that much like the previous several years, the municipality is keeping their mill rate at $1.13 per $100 assessed. She said that while they […]


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Budget 2024: L’aux-Allumettes raises mill rate slightly, invests in road network

30 January 2024 à 1:30 pm

As part of CHIP 101.9’s tour of municipal budgets throughout the Pontiac, we spoke with L’Isle-aux-Allumettes Mayor Corey Spence about this year’s plans on the island. Revenues Spence explained that they increased their mill rate slightly, from 56 cents per $100 assessment in 2023 to 58 cents this year, which he said was to keep […]


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