NEWS

Residents of the western Pontiac sector, particularly those from L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Sheenboro, Chichester, and Waltham, regularly meet with employees from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) to conduct various surveying tasks. Ces travaux font partie de la mesure 15 du Plan de protection des plaines inondables (PPP). The MRNF will conduct building surveys in […]

The Draveurs Century 21 Élite Recreation Center indicated that the poles supporting the glass panels around the boards have disappeared. This is what the arena volunteers noticed. Before declaring that it was indeed a theft, the Committee asked the public if the equipment in question had been inadvertently taken. This finding, made earlier this week, […]

According to information obtained by CHIP 101.9, the land targeted for the installation of a swimming pool, proposed by the Pontiac Swimming Pool Committee for several years, is no longer included in the plans and also marks the end of the Pontiac Swimming Pool Committee. The land, acquired for $1, is instead intended for a […]

The SADC Pontiac invites entrepreneurs from across the Pontiac to participate in a hands-on workshop designed to help Pontiac entrepreneurs and small business owners take full advantage of Google My Business (GMB). Led by David Bird of Bird’s Eye Marketing, this workshop will show you how to improve your online visibility, attract more local customers, […]

There will be a special screening tonight at the Lyn Cinema on Baume Street in Fort-Coulonge. The screening will feature a film shot in Pakistan with one of the world’s best kayakers. As Esprit Rafting owner Jim Coffey explains, this is a unique screening that will also serve to raise funds for a good cause. […]

As alternative modes of transportation such as electric bicycles and scooters grow in popularity, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) commissioned a study to document the impact of micromobility on road safety. CAA-Quebec welcomes the study’s findings and hopes to be a strong voice for better regulation of these modes of transportation. The study provides an […]

The Jardin Éducatif of Pontiac held their annual barbecue on Tuesday (August 5) to invite the public to come buy vegetables and see the work of the program participants. About 150 people came to see the work of the program participants, of which there were about 15 this year. As Martin Riopelle, Executive Director of […]

The Pontiac MRC is utilizing its lobby to showcase historical artwork and photographs of the region. Currently, there are photos highlighting summer activities that took place in the area in the 19th century. Marie Gionet, economic development officer for culture and heritage at the Pontiac MRC, explained the concept. The complete (French-language) interview with Marie […]

ALPHI (the Pontiac Association for Recreational Activities for People with Intellectual Disabilities) will be organizing two days of activities for its clients at Patro Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield on August 19 and 20. These activities are made possible thanks to funds generated by CHIP 101.9’s Ace of Spades Hunt. Chantal Sirard, a member of ALPHI’s board of directors, […]

Police officers from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) Pontiac MRC station conducted a road safety operation last Friday (August 1) on Route 148 in Campbell’s Bay. The operation focused specifically on the mechanical and physical condition of vehicles that do not comply with road safety code standards. A total of 76 tickets were issued for […]