Politics

A majority of municipalities saw an increase in their participation rate during the advance poll held last Sunday in the Pontiac. In Rapide-des-Joachims 31% of voters exercised their right to vote which was about the same rate in the municipality of Mansfield. In the municipality of Pontiac, 515 electors have exercised their right to vote […]

One of the issues that was raised during the election campaign, is the possible construction of a nuclear waste site in Chalk River. Last Friday, the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories said it was abandoning its proposal to include medium level radioactive waste in its Chalk River nuclear waste disposal project. Canada’s nuclear laboratories plan to manage […]

Still in view of the elections of November 5, the students of l’école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge were visited by 3 candidates last Friday. Pierre Vaillancourt and Christine Francoeur, both candidates for Fort-Coulonge as well as Kim Laroche, candidate for councillor 1 in Mansfield. Mme Laroche explained the importance of her participation in this awareness-raising activity with […]

In Mansfield, the three mayoral candidates have different positions regarding a possible municipal merger between Mansfield-and-Pontefract and Fort-Coulonge. Outgoing Mayor Katlheen Bélec objects to a study stating that this type of research would be expensive and that the council has other priorities. Outgoing Councillor Gilles Dionne is open to a study, on the condition that […]

Outgoing Mansfield Mayor Katlheen Bélec recently spoke with CHIP 101.9. Mme. Bélec first explained why she is running for re-elected. Extrait 1 – Katlheen Bélec She also talked about her priorities being to continue the files that are in progress: Extrait 2 – Katlheen Bélec Mme. Bélec is still opposed to the construction of a […]

Sandra Armstrong has applied for the positions of councillor #6 at the Mansfield municipal Council. She explained the reasons that led her to apply and what she plans to achieve over the next 4 years saying that she wants jumpstart economic development; Extrait – Sandra Armstrong The elections will be held on November 5 and […]

Allumettes Island mayoral candidate Geneviève O’Brien explains her motivations to become mayor of Allumettes Island municipality; Clip 1 – Geneviève O’Brien She also spoke about her plans for the next 4 years. Clip 2 – Geneviève O’Brien Winston Sunstrum and Kevin Wickers are also candidates for mayor of Allumettes Island. The complete interview is available […]

The other candidate on Grand-Calumet Island Serge Newberry explained that his desire to become mayor of the island is based on a thoughtful decision making; Extrait 1 – Serge Newberry He said that the tension was palpable on Grand-Calumet Island in view of this election and he wants the arrival of fresh elected officials on […]

Two of the mayoral candidates on Grand-Calumet Island gave interviews to CHIP 101.9 and today we highlight one of these candidates. First, Mario Tremblay, outgoing councillor with more than two decades of experience explained the reasons that led him to apply and the type of management he hopes to bring if he is elected, saying […]

Last Tuesday, the Warden candidates for the MRC Pontiac participated in an agro-electoral meeting, organized by l’Union des producteurs agricoles du Pontiac, to express their vision on agriculture in the region. The president of the UPA, Philippe Lamontagne said that the meeting went well as the candidates touched on topics that are at the core […]