Municipal Elections

Two candidates are now in the running for the mayoralty of Waltham in the upcoming municipal election on November 2. Incumbent mayor Odette Godin will face at least one challenger, Jordan Evans. The Municipality of Waltham has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly following the departure of Fernand Roy, which prompted public intervention by […]

Businessman Bruno St-Cyr has announced to CHIP 101.9 that he will be the fourth candidate running for the position of prefect in the upcoming November 2 elections. Known as the owner of Scierie Davidson, St-Cyr joins the race following incumbent prefect Jane Toller, municipal councilor Josey Bouchard, and councilor Jean-Pierre Landry (both from Campbell’s Bay). […]

Pierre Cyr, candidate for mayor of the Village Municipality of Fort-Coulonge in the upcoming November 2 election, recently visited the CHIP 101.9 studio. Currently, the only candidate running for the position, Cyr, shared what motivated him to enter the mayoral race.     Having attended most municipal meetings in recent years as a citizen, Pierre […]

As the November 2 election approaches, a familiar face in municipal politics, Colleen Larivière, is seeking a fourth term as mayor of Litchfield. First elected in 2013, she is once again seeking the support of residents. Larivière has often been viewed as part of the opposition to outgoing Warden Jane Toller during Pontiac MRC council […]

Chichester Mayor Donald Gagnon will once again seek re-election in the municipal vote scheduled for November 2. He has already filed his nomination papers. With about 30 years of political experience, Gagnon holds the title of dean among Pontiac mayors. He has most often been re-elected without opposition at the head of Chichester Township, including […]

Bristol residents will head to the polls this fall, as Mayor Brent Orr faces opposition for the first time in years. First elected in 2009, Mr. Orr was returned to office by acclamation in both 2017 and 2021. This time, he will be challenged by incumbent councillor Valérie Twolan-Graham, who currently holds Seat 1. Twolan-Graham […]

The outgoing mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Sandra Armstrong, has confirmed that she will seek re-election. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, she explained the reasons behind her decision to run again. Ms. Armstrong highlighted the importance of maintaining sound financial management.     The mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, who also served as a councillor from 2017 to […]

Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi, has announced that her constituency office will be relocating to Fort-Coulonge, within the Pontiac territory. The new office will be housed in the Business Centre, formerly the Desjardins credit union. As a result, her Campbell’s Bay office will be closing shortly. “This decision reflects our commitment to […]

Former 2017 prefecture candidate Linda Davis has announced her intention to run for mayor of Shawville. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, she discussed her priorities and what motivates her to seek office, offering pointed criticism of the current administration under Mayor Bill McCleary.   It’s worth noting that Linda Davis was heavily involved in […]

Voters in Alleyn-et-Cawood are facing a familiar scenario in the upcoming municipal elections. Incumbent mayor Carl Mayer is seeking a fourth consecutive term. Once again, he will be challenged by former councillor Sidney Squitti, marking their third electoral face-off (2017, 2021). In the most recent election, Mr. Squitti received 34% of the vote (62 votes), […]