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Heatwave Continues in the Pontiac: New Warning in Effect
Maximum temperatures ranging from 30 to 34 degrees, combined with high humidity, will produce humidex values near 40. Nights will remain warm, with lows of 20 degrees or higher, offering little relief. However, conditions are expected to improve during the day on Wednesday, with more seasonal daytime highs and lower humidity anticipated by Thursday. Environment […]
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Celebration of the First Fire Service Cohort at Sieur-de-Coulonge
It was a night of celebration on Tuesday as 16 students who completed their fire service training at the high school were honored. The project has already had a significant impact on recruitment for fire departments in the Pontiac RCM. For Sieur-de-Coulonge High School teacher Martin Bertrand, it is a proud collective achievement. “We are […]
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Pontiac Comets Relocate from Fort-Coulonge to Shawville
The Pontiac Senior Comets, who have long played their home games at the Fort-Coulonge arena, are moving to a new location. After several weeks of discussions, the team—part of the Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League—has announced it will remain within the Pontiac MRC and begin playing next season at the Shawville arena. In a statement […]
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Successful Ball Tournament in Support of the Fort-Coulonge Minor Hockey Association: A Way to Reduce Registration Costs
Paul Boisvert, president of the Fort-Coulonge Minor Hockey Association, is pleased with the funds raised by his organization during the recent ball tournament, held over the first weekend of August at the field in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. More than $10,000 was collected, which will go toward reducing registration fees for parents. “In recent years, this has been […]
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Success of the Île-du-Grand-Calumet Group’s Fishing Tournament: Another Phase Planned to Enhance the “Honoring Our Roots” Project”
The fishing tournament organized by the Île-du-Grand-Calumet Group, held on Saturday, was a resounding success. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, one of the tournament’s organizers, Guylaine Lasalle, expressed her great satisfaction with the public’s enthusiasm, noting a new record in the number of participants. “It’s a record—123 registrations! A record for the 50/50 draw […]
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Power Outage in Haut-Pontiac: Financial Losses and Growing Impatience Among Residents
The Prefect of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, says she’s had enough of the power outages in the Upper Pontiac (L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester, Sheenboro, and Waltham). Another outage occurred last Saturday, prompting her to take action. Jane Toller believes this situation is damaging the reputation of Pontiac. « Hydro-Québec has a modernization plan for the MRC […]
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SQ Seeks Public’s Help After Off-Road Vehicle Theft in Shawville
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in connection with the theft of off-road vehicles that occurred overnight between July 26 and 27 at a business on Route 148 in Shawville. The suspects reportedly visited the business twice within a four-hour span during the evening and night of […]
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Campbell’s Bay Invites Residents to Vote on 2025 Participatory Budget Projects
The Municipality of Campbell’s Bay, which recently launched a participatory process to gather ideas and proposals from residents, is now opening the voting phase to help set priorities. This consultation aims to select community projects eligible for funding between $2,000 and $20,000. Starting today, August 8, and running until noon on August 22, residents of […]
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Coulonge Falls Park to Hold Annual General Meeting This Monday at Noon
The Annual General Meeting of Coulonge Falls Park will take place this Monday, August 11, at noon. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the past year’s accomplishments, upcoming projects, and engage in discussion with the team. The event will be held at Coulonge Falls Park, located at 100 Promenade Du-Parc-des-Chutes, in the Municipality […]
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Au Style de l’Isle Returns to L’Isle-aux-Allumettes
The “Au Style de l’Isle” Festival, also known as Island Fest in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, is back this year on August 15 and 16. The 2025 program includes a classic car show and a volleyball tournament. A variety of family-friendly activities are also planned, including a rubber duck race on the water and the return of the […]
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