Politics

In Portage-du-Fort, Nicole Thompson will try on November 5th to become mayor. When asked why she was applying, she raised issues within the municipality: Extrait 1 – Nicole Thompson She explained the first steps she would take if she was elected: Extrait 2 – Nicole Thompson The interview with the mayor of Portage du Fort […]

Sandra Murray’s is running for re-election as mayor of Shawville, during her interview on with CHIP she spoke of her plan for the next 4 years if she wins: Extrait – Sandra Murray The complete interview with Sandra Murray is available here. William McCleary’s interview is available here. <article1727|cycle>

Students from École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge meet with MRC Pontiac Warden candidates. Students were able to ask them questions and learn more about the function and the different applications programs. Students will also be able to vote for the candidate of their choice. <article1693|cycle>

Continuing our coverage on the upcoming elections, we go to Campbell’s Bay, where we had the chance to speak with one of the candidates for position number 3, Jean-Pierre Landry. He explained the reasons he submit his candidacy: Extrait 1 – Jean-Pierre Landry The first-time candidate in 1995 explained the changes that have occurred in […]

In Shawville, outgoing councillor William McCleary is running for mayor. Although he says that the municipality is not doing so badly as to need immediate intervention, he sees the need for improve infrastructure and more jobs: Extrait – William McCleary Mr. McCleary has been out and about talking to people on the streets during his […]

On the road to the November 5 municipal election, CHIP 101.9 continues to present candidates for mayor of the various municipalities in the MRC Pontiac. In Rapides-des-Joachims, all positions are up for elections. The director general Sylvain Bégin explains. Extrait – Sylvain Bégin For the full interview, click here.

A forum organized by the citizen’s committee open to the amalgamation of Fort Coulonge and Mansfield attracted 70 people at the Pontiac Conference Center last Thursday. 13 candidates spoke about their priorities and their stance on amalgamation. Although all the candidates present were in favor of a study, some seemed more eager about the prospect […]

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 […]