Municipal Elections

Although there are still about ten days left in the nomination period for the municipal elections, residents of two municipalities will soon be called to vote for their next mayor. This is the case in Thorne, where the tradition continues with the candidacy of former mayor Terry Murdock, who held office from 2013 to 2017. […]

Residents of the municipality of Otter Lake will once again have the chance to elect a mayor. Just a few hours after the nomination period opened for the upcoming municipal election on November 2, outgoing mayor Jennifer Quaile had already added her name to the list of candidates. She will not be running unopposed, as […]

Just hours after the opening of the nomination period for the upcoming municipal elections on November 2, several candidates across the Pontiac have already stepped forward. In the coming days, CHIP 101.9 will provide an overview of the races in the various municipalities. In Shawville, Mayor Bill McCleary is expected to face a challenge from […]

The decision by outgoing Fort-Coulonge Mayor Christine Francoeur to run for a councillor’s seat has set the stage for yet another change in the mayor’s office. After decades of stability under Hector Souci (1969–1999) and Raymond Durocher (1999–2017), the municipality is now preparing to see its fourth mayor in just eight years. Gaston Allard succeeded […]

Former Mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Gilles Dionne, is making a return to active politics. This time, he is seeking election as councillor for Seat No. 3. “I missed it. I enjoy politics and serving the community, but I think I needed to step away to realize that,” Dionne said. He noted that some issues remain particularly […]

Jane Toller Confirms Bid for Re-election as MRC Pontiac Warden As announced on air by CHIP 101.9 last Wednesday (September 17), Jane Toller officially confirmed on Friday that she will be running for re-election as Warden of the MRC Pontiac. After stating in July that she would not seek a third term, Toller says she […]

The Mayor of the Village of Fort-Coulonge, Christine Francoeur, has made her decision: she will run again in the upcoming municipal election, but not for the mayor’s seat. This time, she is seeking election as a councillor. Francoeur explained that her choice follows her acceptance of a new position as an assistant to Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi […]

As the date of the municipal election approaches, the Municipality of Shawville issued its official public notice on September 2. Crystal Webb, serving as Chief Electoral Officer, announced that all positions will be open, including the office of mayor and six (6) council seats. Nomination papers for any of these positions must be filed at […]

With municipal elections fast approaching, the Municipality of the Village of Fort-Coulonge has released its official election notice. In the announcement, returning officer Pierre Vaillancourt states that the position of mayor and four council seats are open. Interested candidates may submit their nominations between September 19 and October 3. If more than one person seeks […]

This story has been updated from its original version.  Pontiac Warden Jane Toller announced earlier today (July 23) that she will not be seeking a third term in this fall’s municipal elections. Toller made the announcement at a press conference at her bed and breakfast the Spruceholm Inn, with several local media outlets. Toller was […]