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Annual General Meeting of Parents at ESSC
Sieur-de-Coulonge High School invites all parents of its students to participate in its Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. in the school office. This will be an opportunity for parents to better understand the role of the school council, to get involved in their child’s school […]
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A coffee and chat session to talk about breastfeeding in Pontiac
As part of World Breastfeeding Week, several informal discussion groups are being organized in the region to allow parents and parents-to-be to chat, ask questions, and share their experiences about breastfeeding. In Pontiac, a meeting will be held on October 7th, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Maison de la famille du Pontiac, located […]
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The Lumberjack Festival returns to Coulonge Falls
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the 2026 Lumberjack Festival, taking place October 3rd and 4th at Coulonge Falls in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. The festivities will kick off on Saturday, October 3rd, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a concert and a bar. On Sunday, the day will begin at 9 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Visitors […]
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Father Douglas Bridge passed away at the age of 85
It is with sadness that the Pontiac community learned of the passing of Monsignor Douglas Bridge, a priest of the Diocese of Pembroke, who died peacefully on September 14th, 2026, at the age of 85. He had been a priest for 62 years. Well-known and beloved in Pontiac, Monsignor Bridge dedicated much of his life […]
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A gourmet evening to celebrate Otter Lake’s 150th anniversary
As part of Otter Lake’s 150th anniversary celebrations, a special evening is being offered to residents and visitors, featuring a harvest supper and a trivia night dedicated to Otter Lake’s history and community. The event will take place on September 26th. The menu includes harvest beef stew, creamy mashed potatoes, garden salad, a bread roll […]
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Artificial intelligence is becoming essential in music creation
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in the music industry. According to an analysis by the SubmitHub platform of over one million songs released in July 2026, nearly 40% of the tracks analyzed showed signs of AI use. Specifically, 23.2% of the songs were found to be entirely generated by artificial intelligence, while […]
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Forest fires: caution remains essential this autumn
The SOPFEU (Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency) reminds the public that the arrival of autumn does not mean the end of the risk of forest and vegetation fires. Every year, fall activities such as closing up cottages, hunting, and burning fallen leaves are responsible for approximately 40 fires. With the falling leaves, vegetation quickly becomes […]
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A march from Gatineau to Ottawa against violence against women
For the 48th year, CALAS Outaouais activists are inviting the public to participate in the “Street, Night, Women Without Fear” march, which will take place this Thursday, September 17th. The gathering and departure on the Quebec side will be at 6:00 p.m. at Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau, in front of the Maurice Richard statue. This […]
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Tourism: The Outaouais region is experiencing an exceptional summer in 2026
Summer 2026 is drawing to a close, and the initial results are very encouraging for tourism in the National Capital Region. In the Outaouais region, overnight stays in accommodation establishments increased by 9.1% between May and July, compared to the same period last year. And according to a survey by Tourisme Outaouais, 87% of tourism […]
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Thanksgiving: What are your rights if you work part-time?
Thanksgiving is approaching, and this year it will be celebrated on Monday, October 12th. The CNESST reminds everyone that part-time workers are also entitled to statutory holidays, under certain conditions. Working only a few hours or a few days a week does not automatically mean losing your right to holiday pay. However, the specific arrangements […]
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Special Feature - Municipal Elections
Fort-Coulonge Mayoral Election: Pierre Cyr Sticks to His Game Plan
Elected for the first time in the village of Fort-Coulonge, Pierre Cyr, who ran to ensure a strong presence during the first weeks of the new municipal council, stated that he intends to remain “focused” on this game plan. The Fort-Coulonge municipal council now consists of four councilors, including two new members elected […]
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First interview with Warden Jane Toller since her reaction: she says her priority is to welcome the eight new mayors.
Jane Toller, the re-elected Warden of the MRC Pontiac, who has secured a third consecutive term, granted her first interview to the media. In this conversation, Jane Toller stated that her top priority is to welcome the eight new mayors—Valerie Twollan Graham, Pierre Cyr, Jordan Evans, Roger Peter Lafond, Sydney Squitty, Kevin Murphy, Terry Murdock, […]
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Pierre Cyr: New Mayor of Fort-Coulonge
For the fourth time in eight years, the village of Fort-Coulonge will have a new mayor. Residents voted for change, giving nearly 60% of the vote to Pierre Cyr, who positioned himself as the candidate for change. His opponent, Philippe Ouellet, received just over 40% of the vote. Outgoing Mayor Christine Francoeur was defeated in […]
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Vote Split Secures Third Term for Jane Toller
The final results of the Pontiac MRC warden election were not fully confirmed on the night of Monday, November 3. However, incumbent Warden Jane Toller appeared to widen her lead over her challengers. By late Monday, Toller had 2,054 votes compared with 1,593 for her closest rival, Jean-Pierre Landry. Josey Bouchard followed closely with 1,457 […]
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Special contest: Canada’s Circus Spectacular
5 lucky families have the chance to win 1 family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) for Canada’s Circus Spectacular, which will visit Fort-Coulonge on July 7th, 2026! How to participate? Visit our Facebook page Les amis de CHIP 101.9! Share the contest with 5 of your friends and let us know in the comments […]
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