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At CHIP 101.9’s debate between four of the federal candidates for the Pontiac riding, local business owner Jim Coffey asked the candidates what they thought could be done to improve public participation in the democratic process. He began by pointing out that the four candidates had been either appointed or had an uncontested nomination. CHIP101.9 […]

Pontiac Liberal candidate Sophie Chatel was asked by CHIP 101.9 at the candidates debate last week about the timing of the election. Her response very closely mirrored that of the prime minister when he was asked the same question. “What we are seeing now is, perhaps, a challenge like we’ve seen before World War II,” […]

A co-leader of a new federal party advocating for direct democracy is also the candidate for Pontiac. James McNair, owner of the Shawville Hotel on Hwy. 148, is a representative of the Fourth Front Party of Canada, which he co-leads along with party founder Partap Dua, federal and municipal candidate in Brampton. McNair, a contractor […]

Citizens of the Fort Coulonge and Mansfield area are invited to attend a meeting held by the Fort Coulonge Golden Age Club on their future survival. An invitation to the meeting by the club’s directors outlining their difficulties has been circulating on social media. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on September 15, […]

Elections Canada has released the list of officially registered candidates for the September 20 federal election. In addition to the candidates from the five parties represented in the House of Commons in Ottawa – Sophie Chatel for the Liberals, Michel Gauthier for the Conservatives, Gabrielle Desjardins from the Bloc Québécois, Denise Giroux from the NDP […]

A clipped together selection of the English portions of the federal candidates debate held by CHIP 101.9 on August 25. The full video of the event is available on our Facebook page. CHIP101.9 · CHIP 101.9 debate 2021 – Full English

At CHIP 101.9’s debate between the federal candidates for the Pontiac riding on August 25, the candidates were asked to comment on the economy of the MRC Pontiac and how their party could help. Denise Giroux of the NDP said that it’s cottage industries that should be encouraged and supported. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Denise […]

MRC Pontiac is searching for an economic development commissioner to focus on agriculture. A job offer posted on August 27 states that the full-time, permanent position will “work closely with community partners and provides strategic advice to foster agricultural and agri-food development in the Pontiac.” Applicants will require a degree or work experience in an […]

L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet Mayor Serge Newberry has received another citation from Quebec’s Municipal Commission (CMQ) regarding an alleged incident on June 16 of this year. The citation, which is available on the CMQ’s website, accuses Newberry of disrespectful conduct towards the municipality’s director general, in violation of the Municipal Code of Ethics. “On or around June 16, […]

The 165th edition of the Shawville Fair kicks off tomorrow afternoon, returning after last year’s festivities were scrapped due to COVID-19. This is also one of the first large events that will require proof of full vaccination for attendees, as vaccine passports come into effect in Quebec today (September 1). Pontiac Agricultural Society General Manager […]