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André Fortin took advantage of the Pontiac Quad Club and the Penguin Snowmobile Club press conference to also announce more funding. An increase to the Rénos Québec program of the Quebec housing corporation. The additional financial assistance has been increased by $ 56,000. Residents of the Pontiac who are meeting certain criteria, can apply to […]

The worst is yet to come in terms of the flu in Quebec. According to estimates, we will hit the peak within three weeks. The influenza virus and gastro virus’ have increased the number of people going to emergency rooms. To help relieve the pressure on hospitals, the province is providing $ 23.2 million to […]

Pontiac MP William Amos posted on his Facebook page that the Government of Canada is offering a four-month long political internship experience in Ottawa. Mr. Amos says this is a “unique opportunity for young Pontiac leaders to gain valuable work experience, whether in a Member’s Office, in a Minister’s Office, in the Office of the […]

The person who died on December 28 in the Danford Lake area of the municipality of Alleyn-and-Cawood was officially identified by the Coroner’s Office as 36 year old Dennis Beaudoin. The (BEI) Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes continues to investigate the circumstance surrounding his death. No other information is currently available. Here is how the altercation […]

In a long report broadcast on CHIP 101.9, the radio station returns to the events surrounding the Thomson residence which currently does not house any clients. CHIP reviews, among other things, the announcement made by the CISSSO who says that this move will better serve the clients. The comments made by Brenda Godin, mother of […]

The number of power outages that have occurred in the Upper Pontiac in recent years seem to have seen some improvement, at least in terms of the lengths of outages in the municipalities of Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester and Sheenborro. According to statistics collected by David Gillespie who tracks the outages, the number of minutes spent without […]

With the recent snowfall coating provincial trails and the holiday season fast approaching, the Sûreté du Québec reminds snowmobilers of some safety tips. Every year, snowmobile enthusiasts can find themselves in perilous situations or be seriously injured while on the trails. The SQ recommendations: • Travel on marked trails and avoid bodies of water as […]

Pontiac Voice group has posted a few messages on its Facebook page recently concerning the Thomson residence. Several comments from some online says that Pontiac MNA André Fortin does not have the accurate information on the subject. CHIP 101.9 released earlier this week, an interview with Brenda Godin, whose daughter was moved to a Gatineau […]

The Mansfield firefighters are very pleased with the generosity of Pontiac residents in regards to their Angel Tree Project, which is designed to give a Christmas present to children from less fortunate families. Mansfield Firefighters, Sylvain Bégin explains his satisfaction with the response from the public and the business of the Pontiac. This initiative from […]

The MRC Pontiac is concerned about the situation at Lac Dumont, located on the border of the territory of the MRC Pontiac which saw several campers leave waste at several sites around the lake. According to MRC Pontiac environmental coordinator Thierry Raimbault, the behavior of campers has repercussions not only in terms of visual waste […]