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More than $ 800,000 for emergency services in remote areas
The four Outaouais MRC’s as well as the City of Gatineau will share $ 802,170, which has been allocated to the region for isolated emergency services, under the Financial Assistance Program to support the organization of emergency responses in areas without road access. Eligible organizations will receive an amount to implement emergency services without road […]
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Members of the Pontiac Liberal Association in Nova Scotia
Several members of the Pontiac Liberal Association, including MP William Amos, attended the Liberal National Convention held in Halifax, Nova Scotia from April 19-21. The purpose of this event is to bring together thousands of members of the Liberal party from across Canada to hear keynote speakers and participate in training workshops on campaigning techniques, […]
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“Slame tes accents” contest; Time to vote!
L’école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge participated in a contest that touches the entire continent, the “Slame tes accents” contest organized by the Center de la Francophonie des Amériques. The contest was held from March 1st to March 31st as part of the Month that celebrates the French language in the Americas, La Francophonie. 130 videos have been […]
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André Fortin on the abattoir slaughterhouse
In an interview with André Fortin, he also spoke of local issues such as the slaughterhouse that was criticized by some citizens who fear that there will be a negative impact on the property value and also underlined their concerns about the production of halal meat. Andre Fortin says he only see good coming from […]
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André Fortin reviews the sustainable mobility policy launched last week
The MLA for Pontiac and Minister of Transport André Fortin organized a lunch last Saturday morning in Mansfield, where several citizens showed up and took the opportunity to ask him questions. André Fortin: During the interview given to CHIP 101.9, André Fortin touched on the topic of the sustainable mobility policy launched last week by […]
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Martin Deschamps at Mansfield for Canada Day
The Canada Day celebrations in Mansfield will have a performance by renowned recording artist, Martin Deschamps, winner of Félix Prizes in Quebec. The country group Xception should also be in Mansfield as the opening act. Canada Day will be held on June 30 at Amyotte Park in Mansfield. More details to come.
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UNIS Montreal Day – Tyler LaSalle at Théâtre St-Denis
Maniwaki, April 19, 2018 – On February 22 at the Théâtre St-Denis in Montreal, UNIS Montréal Day was held, a unique event bringing together speakers and recognized artists to thousands of young people who came to celebrate a year of being proactive in transforming communities and changing lives. Tyler La Salle, a high school student […]
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Canada’s Children’s Allowance: A Difference for Pontiac Families by Will Amos
Pontiac MP William Amos issued a Facebook post this week talking about the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The post stats that the CCB is a program that provides a tax-free monthly payment to families to help them meet their needs. The benefit makes a real difference for Pontiac families by providing more support to low- […]
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Over $41,000 in financial assistance for our region
More than $ 2 million is being handed out to 73 municipal organizations by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Montreal region, Martin Coiteux. He announced that $ 2,060,919 has been budgeted for 2017-2018 for the completion of 73 projects within the framework of […]
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The new rules of the road
The National Assembly unanimously adopted the bill to amend the Highway Safety Code. Many new rules take effect today, while others will come into force gradually. They aim to raise the awareness of each road user to act with caution and respect. Bill 165, introduced by the Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and the Electrification […]
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