Politics

In a Facebook post last week, Pontiac MNA André Fortin highlighted the announcement of $ 31 million in additional funding over five years as part of “the first ministerial health and wellness policy for men history of Quebec “. André Fortin mentioned that for a few years in the Pontiac, the Auton’homme group is working […]

Pontiac MP William Amos will also hold consultations this year again. On September 12, he will be in the Municipality of L Île-du-Grand-Calumet in the from nine o’clock to noon, in Portage-du-Fort from 1 to 3 pm and he will finish the afternoon in Fort-Coulonge. He welcomes all who are interested in talking with him, […]

The MRC Pontiac posted an article published by Danielle Bélec Pontiac Journal on August 16th on its website. In the article, Danielle Belec explains that the study leading to the Wardens elected by universal suffrage revealed that most MRC’s that opted for this option are small (less than 25,000 inhabitants), remote, do not have a […]

In view of the municipal elections that are coming soon, those interested in being active in politics, or who want to engage in their community, are invited to come and talk with inspiring women on Tuesday September 14 which has been postponed from its original August 29 date. The event will still be held in […]

At the announcement of the candidacy of the former mayor of Grand-Calumet island Pierre Fréchette for Warden elected by universal suffrage, many shared their reactions via social media. Among other things, the Facebook page Engaged Pontiac stated that this announcement makes the race much more interesting. Other residents have said they are challenging his commitment […]

The Quebec section of the Ottawa River has been designated as a heritage site by the Government of Quebec. Now both the Ontario and Quebec sides of the river are considered heritage/historical sites, this designation is recognised at all three levels of government. Pontiac MNA André Fortin says that the Ottawa River is the second […]

Pierre Fréchette, former Mayor of Grand-Calumet Island, will register to run as a candidate for the position of Warden elected by universal suffrage. Pierre Fréchette confirmed this to CHIP 101.9, stating that he would complete the process after formalizing his candidacy with the Chief Electoral Officer and completing the required training. Pierre Fréchette becomes the […]

In view of the municipal elections that are coming up shortly, the Pontiac residents interested in active politics, or who want to engage in their community, are invited to come and talk with inspiring women on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:15 pm in the Elsie Gibbons Room of the MRC Pontiac […]

At the Pontiac MRC Council meeting, the mayors and representatives from the region met in Campbell’s Bay. Among other things, the MRC took the opportunity to evaluate the mid-year status of the community. The MRC invested a total of 257,525 in the agriculture, tourism and socio-community sectors. Its investments were in the form of donations […]

The owner of Esprit Rafting Jim Coffey explained to CHIP 101.9 the reasons why he created a Facebook page in order to create an interest in the election of a Warden in the Pontiac. Clip 1 – Jim Coffey He explained that he wanted to see new ideas emerge from the position of elected Warden. […]