NEWS

In a statement issued earlier today (June 26), the Quebec Liberal Party named their new caucus responsibilities following the election of leader Pablo Rodriguez earlier this month. Pontiac MNA André Fortin, who previously served as the party’s critic for health care, was named chief whip as well as critic for higher education. He will retain […]

CHIP 101.9 caught up with the people in charge of the MRC’s flagship AgriSaveur project for an update on where the initiative is headed. AgriSaveur’s goal is to help local agricultural producers process and market their products, via three pillars: the abattoir in Shawville, a retail space that will be housed at the abattoir building […]

There’s about to be some changes to how emergency situations are handled across the Pontiac, as three small municipalities have signed new agreements with neighbouring fire departments, effective July 1. Bryson and Calumet join Campbell’s Bay-Litchfield On June 11, the Municipalities of Campbell’s Bay, Litchfield, Bryson and L’Ile-du-Grand-Calumet announced in a joint statement that they […]

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Pontiac on Monday as well as Saint-Jean-Baptiste (June 23-24), as humidex values could rise to between 40 and 45 degrees. Temperatures are expected to top 30 degrees C and remain above 20 degrees overnight. The public is advised to take precautions and limit their exposure. “Take […]

The Western Quebec School Board announced earlier today that they will be cancelling classes, daycare and transportation services across most of their jurisdiction on Monday (June 23) due to expected high temperatures. “Environment Canada is projecting temperatures exceeding 33°C, with humidex values likely to reach or surpass 40°C, which meets the threshold for a heat […]

At the May meeting of the MRC Pontiac council of mayors, council approved the final report for the Fond régions et ruralité (FRR) component 2 for 2024. The FRR is a provincial envelope that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MAMH) distributes for MRCs to divvy up within their region, with different components dedicated to different […]

The family behind The Equity newspaper in Shawville was recognized at the MRC Pontiac’s council of mayors meeting on Wednesday evening (June 18) for their contributions to the region over the decades. Outgoing publisher Charles Dickson, along with his daughter and the paper’s current editor Sophie Kuijper Dickson, were presented with the Pontiac Paddle of […]

A book fair will be held in Fort-Coulonge this September to showcase the wonderful world of books to the people of Pontiac. The organizer, Sand bay author Sandra Lemire-Wolfe, is currently busy putting it all together The MRC Pontiac, the municipality of Fort-Coulonge and the Association des auteures et auteurs de l’Outaouais invite you to […]

With the National Assembly in summer recess, Pontiac MNA André Fortin stopped by CHIP 101.9’s studios to discuss the recently concluded Quebec Liberal leadership race, as well as other provincial issues affecting the region. Former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez was selected over the weekend as the PLQ’s new leader following a contest that officially […]

Fort-Coulonge enjoyed a memorable day at the Village en fête event held on June 14 on rue Baume! The event took the form of a festive market, with several kiosks set up along the street with activities and games for children. Village en fête organizer Danelle Bourque reports on the event: Every year, there’s plenty […]