Municipal Elections

Several individuals were elected by acclamation—more than fifty in total—during the municipal general election in the MRC Pontiac. In Fort-Coulonge, this includes councillor Sylvain Fortin, who will be beginning his first term. He highlighted, among other things, the importance of collaborating with the municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract.     During the discussion, he also spoke about […]

Your community radio station, CHIP 101.9, will hold its first debate of the municipal election campaign this Thursday at 1 p.m., featuring the candidates for mayor of Fort-Coulonge. Several topics will be discussed during the event, as candidates Philippe Ouellet and Pierre Cyr answer questions from CHIP and from residents. Residents of Fort-Coulonge who wish […]

The mayoral candidate for Fort-Coulonge, Mr. Pierre Cyr, warmly invites residents to meet him at the official launch of his municipal election campaign, taking place this Friday, October 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Café Downtown, in the heart of the village. This friendly event will offer a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It will […]

Following the close of nominations for the upcoming November 2 elections, several municipal officials across the region were elected by acclamation. In Mansfield-et-Pontefract, only one candidate found herself in that situation — outgoing mayor Sandra Armstrong. She said she was deeply moved by the public’s continued confidence in her leadership. Despite a positive record over […]

It’s official — residents of the Municipality of the Village of Fort-Coulonge will head to the polls to elect a new mayor. Outgoing councillor Philippe Ouellet has officially submitted his candidacy. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, he discussed the reasons that motivated him to run for the position.     Elected in 2021, Philippe […]

For the latest updates on candidates, please visit the board here: Elections_Municipales_Pontiac_2025_Toutes_Municipalites  

Following Pierre Cyr’s candidacy, residents of Fort-Coulonge will have another option for mayor. Outgoing councillor Philippe Ouellet has submitted his candidacy, seeking the support of voters in the upcoming November 2 municipal election. Mr. Ouellet was first elected as a municipal councillor for the village of Fort-Coulonge. Candidates have until Friday, October 3, at 4:30 […]

With roughly 48 hours remaining before the close of the candidate registration period for the November 2 municipal elections, nearly twenty positions in the MRC Pontiac remain unclaimed. This includes openings in L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Bryson, Portage-du-Fort, as well as Rapides-des-Joachim and Litchfield. Interested individuals have until Friday at 4:30 p.m. to submit their candidacy. If the […]

Christine Francoeur, the outgoing mayor of Fort-Coulonge, will face opposition in her pursuit of a council seat. Dave Hérault, a current municipal councillor in the Village of Fort-Coulonge, has also submitted his candidacy for Seat 1. Hérault was elected in February 2023 following the passing of Lucie Bertrand, narrowly defeating Freeda Béchamp Graveline in a […]

Individuals wishing to run in the upcoming municipal elections on November 2 have until this Friday, October 3, to submit their candidacy. In some municipalities, there are still four, and in certain cases even five or six, positions with no candidates to date. A number of municipalities may also see mayors elected by acclamation. At […]