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Mayors pass resolution to change share calculation, add information session in January
At the MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting on December 18, council passed a resolution to change the way that it calculates its shares, which are the fees that the MRC charges its municipalities for various services. The issue has attracted quite a bit of attention in previous months, led by a group from the […]
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Sophie Chatel talks Trudeau’s leadership, fall economic statement
When CHIP 101.9 scheduled an interview with Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel for a review of 2024, we couldn’t anticipate that it would take place the same week as one of the most shocking days in the history of the current federal government, as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned Monday just before she was supposed to […]
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Xavier Lusignan sets Canadian record at World Weightlifting Championships
Mansfield-et-Pontefract weightlifter Xavier Lusignan hoisted his way to a Canadian clean and jerk record last week while competing in Bahrain at his first World Weightlifting Championships as a senior athlete. Lusignan, competing in the 102 kg weight class, lifted 161 kg (355 lbs) in the snatch and 202 kg (445 lbs) in the clean and […]
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Brian Nolan wins Conservative Party nomination for Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi
The local federal Conservative Party riding association held their nomination meeting at the Shawville Lions Hall on December 14, selecting Brian Nolan as their candidate for Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi in the next election. Nolan was one of four candidates vying for position, competing with Brian Goodman, Jean-Nicolas de Bellefeuille and Michel Gauthier. He said that he […]
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Grief support group returning in new year
Just as in years previous, AutonHomme Pontiac is offering a free grief support group for people experiencing some kind of loss. Psychotherapist Ali-John Chaudry explained that the group sessions are meant for all kinds of different losses, from that of a parent to a romantic relationship. The meetings will take place on Mondays at 7 […]
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Knights of Colombus guignolée: more than a hundred families receive a Christmas basket
The local Knights of Columbus hosted their annual “guignolée” or food drive last Friday in the communities of Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield. Ninety volunteers split among 12 teams canvassed door-to-door for donations, which were collected and distributed from the parish hall. According to one of the organizers, Ken Hobbs, they were able to distribute enough food […]
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Pontiac High School unveils new crowd-funded bleachers
On December 16, staff at Pontiac High School called an assembly during their annual Christmas Cup volleyball tournament to hold an official ribbon cutting for their newly installed bleachers. Darcy Findlay, a phys ed. teacher and one of the instigators of the fundraising drive for the new seats, explained that they had been more than […]
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Shawville Arena to host art exhibition for 2025
MRC Pontiac is hosting the opening of a free art exhibition at the Shawville arena on Friday December 27 by local painter Ruby Ewan entitled Suite for a Hill. The MRC has decided to develop an itinerant exhibition that will be shown in each of the venues. Therefore, it is intended that the paintings be […]
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Rapides mill to remain operational for now, situation under review
Following the announcement last month that the Commonwealth Plywood mill in Rapides-des-Joachims was going to lay off its 23 employees effective December 19, a company representative has clarified that they will remain open for now, but the situation is precarious. In an email to CHIP 101.9, the company’s Vice-President of Forestry Joël Quévillon specified that […]
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Year in the rear-view: André Fortin looks back on 2024
With the end of 2024 fast approaching, Pontiac MNA André Fortin stopped by CHIP 101.9’s studio for a discussion of the provincial issues that impacted the region over the past 12 months. A good portion of the discussion dealt with the health care issues facing the region, from the fight over imagery technician bonuses over […]
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Special Feature - Holiday activities
Knights of Colombus guignolée: more than a hundred families receive a Christmas basket
The local Knights of Columbus hosted their annual “guignolée” or food drive last Friday in the communities of Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield. Ninety volunteers split among 12 teams canvassed door-to-door for donations, which were collected and distributed from the parish hall. According to one of the organizers, Ken Hobbs, they were able to distribute enough food […]
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Shawville Arena to host art exhibition for 2025
MRC Pontiac is hosting the opening of a free art exhibition at the Shawville arena on Friday December 27 by local painter Ruby Ewan entitled Suite for a Hill. The MRC has decided to develop an itinerant exhibition that will be shown in each of the venues. Therefore, it is intended that the paintings be […]
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The Mansfield Library installs a mailbox for letters to Santa
Following the Canada Post strike, the Mansfield library decided to install a mailbox to help Santa Claus receive the letters that the children of Pontiac would like to send him. From the Mansfield Library, France Lavoie spoke about the project with CHIP 101.9 in a French-language interview: She also specified that the service is offered […]
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A free Christmas meal for single people at the Spruceholme Inn on December 15th
Residents who will be alone during the holidays are invited to a Christmas buffet at the Spruceholme Inn on Sunday December 15th organized by Jane Toller who mentioned she has been thinking about this idea for a while and hoped to be able to organize an event that would bring people together. Gaëtan Forgues’ musical […]
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Winners of the 2024 drawing competition
Congratulations to our winners! Category 5 to 7 years old 1st prize: James Lambert 2nd prize: Maéllie Roy-Forest 3rd prize: Robin Burnett Category 8 to 10 years old 1st prize: Ayla Lambert 2nd prize: Ilanna Bonnerot 3rd prize: Hanna Vaillancourt Category 11 to 13 years old 1st prize: Ellie Mahon 2nd prize: Naomie […]
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