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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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Good practices for preventing drowning
The Société de sauvetage invites the public to become a drowning prevention ambassador by empower them to act accordingly. By adopting good practices, everyone can help reduce the number of drowning in Quebec that occur each year during the summer months. As part of National Drowning Prevention Week General director of the Société de sauvetage […]
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Mansfield firefighters correct information released by Journal du Pontiac
The Mansfield firefighters are keen to correct the financial amount unveiled by the Pontiac Journal raised during Canada Day celebrations held at Amyotte Park. The sum should be much larger than what was published. All the details will be known during a press conference by the Mansfield Fire Firefighters, which will take place in a […]
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2.8 magnitude earthquake recorded in Shawville
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded yesterday morning, around 11:30 am in Shawville. According to Earthquakes Canada, it was lightly felt in Campbell’s Bay. Another earthquake had been felt about 2 hours earlier.
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SQ Seeks public’s help in Break and enter on Isle-aux-Allumettes :
The Sûreté du Québec is asking for help from the public to identify two people in relation to a break and enter that took place on June 10 in a residence on Saint-Jacques Street in Isle-aux-Allumettes. At around 2:30 pm, a women was awakened by the sound of two suspects who had just entered her […]
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Loisir sport Outaouais – Kino-Québec 2018 funding
$ 40,000 in Funding will contribute to Loisir sport Outaouais to be invested throughout the region. Here in the Pontiac, the communities of Waltham and Chapeau will benefit. The coordinator of the program at Loisir sport Outaouais, Maude Chouinard Boucher explains: The next call for tenders will be soon, for 2018-2019 the winter season.
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$ 8 million for the fight against invasive plants
An amount of $ 8 million has been set aside by the Government of Quebec’s Economic Plan for 2018, for the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity and to help fight against invasive plant species. A total grant of $ 6.25 million over five years is allocated to the Quebec Wildlife Foundation to organize the Program […]
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Local Author and Artist Katharine Fletcher work in Fantasy in the Forest Art Show
Local author Katharine Fletcher has always been an avid art creator. This year, her artwork will be part of the Fantasy in the Forest Art Show being held in Frontenac county between Kingston and Westport, Ontario. Katharine Fletcher spoke to CHIP 101.9 about the event’s history. The Fantasy in the Forest art show will be […]
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Pontiac Gardens and Gifts Tour
The Pontiac Gardens and Gifts Tour will be held this year on August 4 and 5 in nine locations across the region. Founder and organizer, Katharine Fletcher, talks about the event; Mrs Fletcher explains what effects the dry weather is having on her garden and how she and her husband are dealing with it. This […]
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