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This week, there will be culvert replacement work on Chapeau-Sheenboro Road between Rue Chichester Street and Chemin Picard in the Municipality of Chichester. The Road will be reduced to one lane between 7 am and 6 pm with temporary lights controlling traffic.

Last week on june 7, the MRC Pontiac handed out recognition awards to volunteers in the region to emphasize their involvement in their community. Each of the 18 municipalities in the RCM has nominated a deserving person, group or organization to give them a commemorative plaque representing their contribution. Here is the list of recipients […]

On Saturday, June 16th, the first Pontiac T-Dance will take place under the title Life’s a Beach. The event will take place at Esprit Rafting, from noon to 11 pm with several activities taking place throughout the day. Owner of Esprit Rafting Jim Coffey, talks about the Event: The goal of this event is to […]

Following Ontario’s provincial election last week, CHIP 101.9 spoke with Gilles Bisson, an NDP MPP for the Timmins riding who was re-elected for an 8th term. He spoke to CHIP 101.9 about his thoughts and impressions of last week’s elections. He explained what motivates him to represent his constituents for almost 28 years now. The […]

There will be many celebrations for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24. Ile-du-Grand-Calumet will begin their festivities at noon with a patriotic speech from the mayor of the municipality, Serge Newberry. Afterwards, several activities for the whole family will take place, in addition to a fireworks display at the end of the day. Admission is free […]

The listening tour by MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller is continuing through this week. This series of consultations on the 11 priorities of the MRC Pontiac, tonight (June 11) at the Campbell’s Bay Recreation Center; this evening is aimed at the communities of Campbell’s Bay, Litchfield, Portage-du-Fort, Bryson and L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet. Tomorrow, Jane Toller will be […]

Father’s Day Bike-And-Hike from Bonnechere Caves EGANVILLE: In connection with Bike Month and the Silver Chain Challenge, OVCATA – the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance – is holding a Father’s Day Bike-And-Hike starting from Bonnechere Caves, on the 4th Chute Road east of Eganville, on Sunday, June 17. Participants will meet at 9 […]

WHAT: BONNECHERE MANOR FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING GALA KICK OFF WHERE: BONNECHERE MANOR, 470 Albert Street, Renfrew, Ontario. WHEN: June 14th, 2018, at 10-10:30 a.m. The Bonnechere Manor Foundation is pleased to announce that their second annual Gala celebrating Bonnechere Manor’s 60th anniversary of providing long-term care services to Renfrew and area will take place on Saturday, […]

Outaouais Support invested $ 907,877 to increase support for Outaouais senior caregivers. L’Appui Outaouais awarded $ 907,877 to six organizations, $ 147,500 of which has been awarded In the Pontiac MRC. These funds will allow the continuation of the awareness and training efforts offered by the Connexions Resource Center, which plans to add psychosocial support […]

In the Municipality of Pontiac roadwork involving blasting will take place on Highway 148 between chemins Dubois and chemins Maple starting today, (June 8th). The road will be reduced to one lane, with a flag person directing traffic between 7am and 6.30pm. The speed limit will be reduced to 50 km / h. This work […]