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Municipality of Bristol municipal office and library building redesign
Last Saturday, the municipality of Bristol announced an investment by the federal and provincial governments to redesign their municipal office and library. Pontiac MNA André Fortin talks about the funding: MP Pontiac Will Amos believes that this kind of investment in our libraries is also a way to encourage everyone: Bristol Mayor Brent Orr is […]
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Soucy Family Association Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield gathering
The Soucy Family Association will hold its annual gathering in a few days in Fort-Coulonge / Mansfield. The Association will, among other things, commemorate the marriage of Bénoni Soucy and Marguerite Neveu which took place on August 10, 1818 in Fort-Coulonge. The president of the Association François-Régis Soucy: For more on the Association go to […]
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Jane Toller on the need for a local Aquatic Centre
MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller explained why she believes this is the right time to initiate the Pontiac swimming pool project. Jane Toller:
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Pierre Fréchette explains why he applied to the CISSS de l’Outaouais board
Lucie Lalonde, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Centre intégré de santé et de service sociaux de l’Outaouais, and Jean Hébert, President and Chief Executive Officer, have formally announced who will make up the new CISSS de l’Outaouais board. A total of 4 new members have been appointed. Among these new members is […]
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Mr. Goulet case against the Municipality of Pontiac dismissed
The Quebec court rejected Alain Goulet’s claim for $ 15,000 in damages from the Municipality of Pontiac. Alain Goulet was suing the municipality of Pontiac following his forced evacuation during the 2017 floods. Mr. Goulet maintained that the municipality was at fault for forcing him to leave his priorities and that in his opinion he […]
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Annual fundraiser Le Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac B.B.Q. et portes ouvertes
Le Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac B.B.Q. et portes ouvertes Vous êtes cordialement invité au B.B.Q. / portes ouvertes du Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac Quand : le mardi 7 août 2018, de 11h00 à 14h00 Où : 1595, route 148, Litchfield. Menu offert : hot-dogs et hamburgers. Vente de légumes et de fruits frais du jardin […]
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Musical Variety at the Bonnechere Museum
Musical Variety: Karl and Linda Dregischan will be playing at the Bonnechere Museum on Saturday, July 28th at 11 AM. Join us for tunes from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond. Admission is by donation, with proceeds supporting the Museum. For more information call 613-628-1000 or visit www.bonnechere.ca.
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LiveWell Canada obtains approvals from Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques
In a press release Live Well Canada Inc. has highlighted the support and contribution of the Minister of the economy, Science and Innovation on a feasibility study for the world-class research and innovation centre to be located in Litchfield. The assistance has supported the efforts needed to obtain the required authorizations from the Ministry of […]
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Works in the Pontiac
From July 23 to 27, asphalt paving will be carried out in the Municipality of Chichester on chemin de Chapeau-Sheenboro between rue de Chichester and chemin Picard, as well as in the Municipality of Waltham on chemin de Chapeau-Waltham, between chemin Humphrey and chemin Hilly Acres. The road will be reduced to one lane, between […]
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Fire risk rises as vacation season gets hot
Due to the increase in visitors to the forest with to the start of the vacation season, as well as warm temperatures and low precipitation in the forecast, the Society for the Protection of Forests Against Fire (SOPFEU) is preparing to see a rise in fires started by people. SOPFEU therefore emphasizes the importance of […]
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