Politics
Sandra Murray, re-elected mayor of Shawville
In Shawville, outgoing Mayor Sandra Murray took the win over former councillor William McCleary in a heated contest. Mme. Murray only got 16 more votes than her opponent. Mme. Jaimie Christie was elected as a councillor. Shawville – Outaouais Poste de maire Mme Sandra Murray (Sortante de ce poste) 360 votes pour 51,14 % M. […]
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Karren Daly-Kelly wins Thorne Municipal Hall against Terry Murdoch
In Thorne, there will be change at the municipal hall. Outgoing Mayor and Deputy Warden Terry Murdoch was defeated by Karren Daly-Kelly. Karren Daly-Kelly had more than 65% of the votes against Mr. Murdoch’s 34%. Mr. Murdoch’s tenure was marked by a legal conflict with Thorne’s recreational organization. Thorne – Outaouais Poste de maire Mme […]
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Gaston Allard elected in Fort-Coulonge with over 73% of vote
In Fort-Coulonge, Gaston Allard won with more than 73% over Jacques Masseau. Gaston Allard explained the first steps he will take following his election. Clip – Gaston Allard In addition to Gaston Allard, Christine Francoeur won against long-time councillor, Gilles Beaulieu. Pierre Vaillancourt was re-elected by just over twenty votes over Melissa Lemay. Fort-Coulonge – […]
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Serge Newberry, elected mayor of Ile-du-Grand-Calumet
On Grand-Calumet Island, Serge Newberry won with a 33% vote against 29% for former mayor Paul-Émile Maleau, in a tight race. Mario Tremblay 24% and Lina Lacroix-Ricard got 12% of the popular vote. Serge Newberry becomes the 5th Mayor of Grand-Calumet island since 2013, after Paul-Emile Maleau, Irene Nadeau, Pierre Fréchette and Jean-Louis Corriveau. Councillors […]
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Gilles Dionne, new Mayor of Mansfield
In Mansfield, Gilles Dionne has won the contest for mayor with nearly 500 votes over outgoing mayor Kathleen Bélec. Terry Lévesque has finished third. Gilles Dionne expressed his thanks last night. Extrait – Gilles Dionne In addition to Gilles Dionne, Kim Laroche saw victory over former Mayor Leslie Bélair for the councillor # 1 seat […]
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Jane Toller elected Warden of the MRC Pontiac
The people of the Pontiac have put their trusted in local businesswoman Jane Toller to occupy the position of Warden elected by universal suffrage. Mme Toller got a strong showing garnering 3528 votes, more than 2,000 more than her closest rival Raymond Durocher who obtained 1358 votes according to the results published by the MRC […]
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The candidates to the prefecture speak for one last time
The elections are held this Sunday, the candidates to the prefecture speak for one last time; Linda Davis – Warden Candidate Raymond Durocher – Warden Candidate Pierre Fréchette – Warden Candidate Charlotte L’Écuyer – Warden Candidate Jane Toller – Warden Candidate
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Training tour for newly elected
The Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) will undertake, starting in mid-November, training for newly elected municipal officials. The Outaouais training will take place on January 12 and 13, 2018 in Gatineau. UMQ spokesperson Patrick Lemieux explains that the training will bring everyone to the same level of understanding in running a municipality. Extrait – Patrick […]
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Where to vote
For the November 5 elections , CHIP 101.9 presents a list of voting locations to exercise your right to vote, during the elections to be held between 10 am to 8 pm, this Sunday. Alleyn-and-Cawood All sections: 10 Jondee Street, Danford Lake, Quebec Bristol All sections: 32 Aylmer Road, Bristol, Quebec Bryson All sections: 833 […]
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Adapted transportation for elections
TransporAction will offer adapted and collective transportation for the November 5 elections. The director of the organization, Sylvie Bertrand; Extrait – Sylvie Bertrand The service is available on request. You need to give 48 hours in advance notice, at a cost of $ 3 for paratransit, or $ 5 for public transportation. To find out […]
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