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Every day, 1,000 blood donations are required to meet the needs of hospitals across Quebec. To mark National Blood Donor Week, Héma-Québec is inviting the public to donate this summer. Whether from regular donors or even newcomers, blood donations remain essential during the summer months. Although summer often means vacations, the need for blood remains […]

After 32 years as owners of JLS Materials, Jean-Guy and Connie Gutoskie LaSalle have announced the transfer of the family business to their son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Ashley Pasch LaSalle, who have been part of the management team for the past 10 years. It all began in July 1993, when the first facility was […]

The Groupe l’île-du-Grand-Calumet is organizing an exciting treasure hunt on June 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and invites the entire Pontiac community to participate. This is the 5th edition of this annual event, which will allow you to explore the entire Grand-Calumet Island. In this great family activity, you’ll have to explore Île-du-Grand-Calumet […]

Update: This story has been updated to include a link to Centre FilloGreen’s response.  A local waste management company was recently ordered to pay $125,000 by the Quebec Ministry of Environment for infractions dating back to 2018. In a press release issued Wednesday (June 4), the Ministry announced that on April 14 of this year, […]

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the Pontiac region, as smoke from wildfires in the western provinces is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. “Smoke from wildfires in the Canadian Prairies will cause poor air quality and reduced visibility until Friday morning,” the statement reads. “People most likely to suffer […]

As part of the Fête de l’arbre et des forêts, the MRC Pontiac is organizing a distribution of free trees at the MRC and several municipal offices, this Friday, June 6, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Jason Durand, MRC Pontiac’s Director of Land Use Planning and Environment, gives us more details about the day: […]

Every spring in the Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield area, treatments against biting insects are carried out to reduce the number of these unwanted pests in the region. In recent weeks, helicopters could be heard operating in the area, however, the amount of bugs biting this year has prompted complaints from the public. CHIP 101.9 spoke with Richard Vadeboncoeur, […]

Canadian Special Operations Forces Command has advised the public that there will be overnight military exercises near the Davidson Mill on Thursday evening (June 5) and Friday morning (June 6). “Near Davidson Mill, residents may notice increased military and civilian vehicles, as well as uniformed military personnel with firearms,” the statement notes. “Residents may see […]

Fort-Coulonge is gearing up for a memorable day at the annual Village en fête celebrations on rue Baume Saturday, June 14. Organizer Danelle Bourque explained that it was her first year organizing the event and they currently have 30 vendors registered to sell their wares. The event will take place downtown from 10 a.m. to […]

Despite the gloomy weather, the Shawville Fairgrounds were packed on Sunday afternoon (June 1) for a performance by the RCMP’s equestrian performers, the Musical Ride. Ralph Lang, the President of the Pontiac Agricultural Society, explained that they had been approached by the RCMP, having hosted the ride in years past, to put on another spectacle. […]