Economy and Tourism
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Shawville Lions Country Jamboree returning for 11th year next week
The Shawville Lions Country Jamboree is returning next week from Thursday to Sunday, bringing dozens of trailers and RVs to Armstrong Heritage Farm just outside town. Lions President and Clarendon Mayor Ed Walsh explained that this is the 11th year that the Lions have put on the event, after taking it on from previous organizers. […]
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Deadline approaching for feedback on SADC’s strategic 5-year plan
The deadline is fast approaching for stakeholders to respond to SADC Pontiac’s survey on their 2024-29 strategic plan. SADCs are federally-funded non-profit organizations that offers economic development assistance for rural areas. Director Rhonda Perry explained that every time they renew their funding agreement with Economic Development Canada, they have to come up with a strategic […]
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Tourisme Outaouais names new Director
Toursime Outaouais announced yesterday that they have a new Director, Geneviève Latulippe, following the departure of Julie Kinnear in May of this year. In a French-language interview with CHIP 101.9, Latulippe, who officially steps into the role on August 5, spoke about her vision for the organization’s future. With 20 years of experience in administration […]
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Carrefour jeunesse-emploi looking to expand employer services, youth mental health workshops
On Thursday morning (June 27), the office of the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac was packed for their annual general meeting. The non-profit group has a wide variety of programs and courses aimed at youth employment and education. The meeting featured several testimonials from young people who had benefited from their time with the organization. Jessica […]
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Speed limit lowered to 50 km/h in Mansfield as of July 2
Motorists cruising through Mansfield-et-Pontefract on Hwy. 148 should take heed that the speed limit has been lowered to 50 km/h as of today (July 2). In a French-language interview, MTQ representative Jeanne Séguin-Laflamme gave CHIP 101.9 more details about the change. The full (French-language) interview with Séguin-Laflamme is available here.
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MRC announces new Land and Flavours Route
MRC Pontiac just unveiled a new tourism route for the Pontiac, the Land and Flavours Route highlighting agricultural businesses throughout the region. Stephanie Hébert-Potter, with the MRC’s economic development department, explained that the newly announced route features a wide variety of agritourism operations across the Pontiac. The full interview with Hébert-Potter (4m) is available here.
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Land-based salmon farming project looking to make a splash in Pontiac
Samonix, a start-up based out of Chelsea, is looking to create a land-based Atlantic Salmon farming operation in the Pontiac region. At the most recent MRC Pontiac meeting, the project received a letter of support from council, specifically for their application to Hydro-Quebec and the provincial government for a 12 MW electrical hookup. Rémi Bertrand, […]
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Mansfield en fête celebrating 175 years
Mansfield en fête will be marking Canada Day as well as the municipality’s 175th anniversary at the end of the month, taking place from June 28 to July 1 at Parc Amyotte. Martin Leguerrier, president of the organizing committee, explained that there would be performances from a number of local musicians including Gail Gavan, BackTrak […]
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SADC Pontiac marks 39 years at annual general meeting
SADC Pontiac held their 39th annual general meeting at the Raymond Johnston Community Centre in Otter Lake on June 5. SADCs are federally funded non-profits that promote economic development in Quebec’s rural regions. Director Rhonda Perry explained that this past year they have programs targeted to help businesses improve their digital presence, as well as […]
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Village en fête is this Saturday June 8, reserve your helicopter tour now
The next edition of Village en fête in Fort-Coulonge will take place on June 8. In the CHIP 101.9 studio, organizer Claudee Galipeau said they just got the confirmation that the highly anticipated helicopter tours will be returning again this year. Participants are now being asked to reserve their spots before Saturday. Helicopter tours details; […]
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