Politics

After another breakdown in Bell’s communications infrastructure last Thursday, several people in the Pontiac shared their thoughts on the matter. Councillor and mayoral candidate in Mansfield, Gilles Dionne, finds it deplorable that there is no redundancy, especially to reach emergency services. Fortunately, all Pontiac fire brigades share a CB radio frequency that connects the MRC […]

CHIP 101.9 has now spoken to all candidates in the village of Fort-Coulonge with Gaston Allard as the last to be interviewed, the mayoral candidate, explained why he applied: Clip 1 – Gaston Allard He also explained his vision for the future of the Village of Fort-Coulonge. Clip 2 – Gaston Allard The interview with […]

As part of the Young Voters program, a program that educates high school students about democracy, students from école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge participated in activities that also raised awareness of some politicians. One of the participants, Anaïs Laflèche, talks about a survey asking what the students would like to see in their municipality: Clip – Anaïs […]

In preparation of the November 5 elections, both candidates for the position of councillor number three in the Village of Fort-Coulonge granted an interview to CHIP 101.9. Mélissa Lemay explained what she would like to accomplish and how she sees her role as councillor if she is elected: Clip – Mélissa Lemay On his end, […]

The Citizen Amalgamation Committee (CCOF) for Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield is holding a public consultation on October 26 at the Pontiac Conference Center to learn more about the positions of candidates or elected representatives of the Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield area. Benoit Paré and Fernande Lacroix of Committee say that that they will explore what is the role of […]

Still in on the Fort-Coulonge Municipal election front, the candidate for the position of councillor number one, Christine Francœur, said she wished to contribute to the council in different ways if she is elected. She said she was interested in running after getting informed about the state of the municipality: Clip – Christine Francœur The […]

With the elections coming up quickly, outgoing Fort-Coulonge Councillor Jacques Masseau explained the various reasons that led him to submit his candidacy for mayor: Clip 1 – Jacques Masseau He also insisted on setting up structures to promote the economy within the village of Fort-Coulonge: Clip 2 – Jacques Masseau CHIP 101.9 will present next […]

Another councillor is on the list of people who have been elected by acclamation, this time Mona Donnelly will be the councillor for seat number 3 on Grand-Calumet Island. Candidate Marc Masseau withdrew his candidacy in the days following the end of nominations on October 6th. For Grand-Calumet Island, only two positions were elected by […]

In Fort-Coulonge, Councillor Gilles Beaulieu is trying to be re-elected. Last winter Mr. Beaulieu celebrated his 31st year as councillor. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, Mr. Beaulieu explained why he reapply for councillor 1 in Fort-Coulonge and said that with a new mayor, he will have another opportunity to share his ideas: Clip – […]

According to information gathered by CHIP 101.9, candidates of the November 5th municipal elections on Allumettes Island have been the targets of threats recently. The threats made by telephone were received shortly before the end of the submission of applications to be candidates from 2 to 6 of October. Potential candidates received telephone messages advising […]