Miscellaneous
Online introductory Manga drawing workshops
Online introduction to manga drawing FREE workshops In these fun and creative workshops, you will explore the basics of manga drawing and create your own drawings. The workshops are online and live for 90 minutes. Hosted by O-Taku Manga Lounge, the workshops will take place on the ZOOM platform. The workshops offered for ages 8 […]
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Preliminary inquiry in Emily Rumleskie case to take place February 2024
The preliminary inquiry in the case of Emily Rumleskie, who is accused of impaired driving causing the death of Sylvain Bégin in 2020, will get underway at the end of February 2024, CHIP 101.9 has learned. According to the Department of Justice, a preliminary inquiry “is a judicial hearing that is used in serious criminal […]
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Brigitte Sabourin of Shawville found in good health
The Sûreté du Québec announced that Brigitte Sabourin, 42, of Shawville, who had been missing since August 30, was located and found in good health last night (September 1). The Shawville resident was the subject of a search by the SQ, which had asked for the help of the public and the media. Public assistance had […]
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Police seek help finding Brigitte Sabourin, 42, of Shawville
The Sûreté du Québec is seeking the public’s help in finding Brigitte Sabourin, 42, of Shawville. She was last seen on August 30 at around 6:30 p.m. near rue Argue in Shawville. Police say they have reason to fear for her health and safety. Description Height : 1.63 m (5’3″) Weight : 86 kg (191 […]
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Allumettes traffic stop leads to impaired driving charge, seizure of drugs and “burglary tools”
Shortly after 1 a.m. on Friday August 25, Sûreté du Québec officers from the MRC Pontiac detachment intercepted a vehicle that had just turned off Hwy. 148 into the parking lot of a licensed establishment on L’Isle-aux-Allumettes. SQ spokesperson Sgt. Marc Tessier said that the traffic stop was initiated due to a burned out headlight. […]
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Police seeking public’s help regarding truck theft from Shawville Ford
The Sûreté du Québec is asking for the help of the population of Pontiac in order to identify two people linked to a case of vehicle theft that occurred on August 3 at a dealership on Hwy. 148 in Shawville. Around 6:30 p.m., the suspects arrived on foot at the business. After entering the vehicle […]
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Head-on collision in Municipality of Pontiac sends one to hospital
A two-vehicle collision on Hwy. 148 in the Municipality of Pontiac last night (August 16) sent one person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to MRC des Collines Police, at around 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, a pickup truck pulling a trailer collided head-on with a car near the intersection with chemin Pilon in Luskville. The […]
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Quad Club signage vandalized
The Club Quad Pontiac reacted with outrage to the graffiti and vandalism found on their trails’ signage. The vandalism was found on July 30 in the evening, near Lac Bell towards the Picanoc Road. “This kind of gesture can jeopardize the safety and lives of the users of our trails,” the Club wrote. “What a […]
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RM Lang Farms opening up sunflower patch to the public
Motorists may have noticed some bright colours on the side of Hwy. 148 in Clarendon recently, with a patch of sunflowers starting to show their blooms near the intersection with Hanna Road. Kendal Lang of RM Lang Farms explained that the plot of sunflowers would be host to a variety of activities over the course […]
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Birthday fundraiser held for the Sheriff of Norway Bay
A 75th birthday party for the man known around Bristol as the “Sheriff of Norway Bay” brought out a good crowd to the Jack Graham Community Centre on Sunday afternoon (May 28). Wayne Craig is a well-known member of the community and was presented with the key to Norway Bay by Mayor Brent Orr. Friend […]
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