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The MRC Pontiac officially launched the service L’Arterre yesterday afternoon. L’Arterre is a free network service, focused on support and matching aspiring farmers and load owners located in the MRC Pontiac. CHIP’s François Carrier was at the event and spoke to the MRC’s warden Jane Toller who hopes that the service will attract new farmers; […]

Sloan’s Snack Shack, in Campbell’s Bay, will open for the season this Friday, April 6th. As part of the opening, the owners will serve burgers and fries at a cost of $ 6.

For an 8th year, the SAQ will donate $ 1 to the Quebec Food Banks Network (BAQ) for each bottle of white wine sold throughout its network of stores, as well as via its website at saq.com, from the 4th to the 6th of May . Last year, this fundraiser in addition to direct donations […]

TransporAction will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 12 at 9:30 am at 1226 A, Highway 148 (back door). The organization asks those interested in attending to confirm by calling 819-648-2223 or by email at llagarde@transporaction.com. If anyone wishes to receive the documents related to the AGM who cannot attend, they may notify […]

Despite the always shifting weather in the Pontiac, the maple syrup season is going strong. CHIP 101.9 spoke with maple syrup producer Dany Ladouceur who said that to date the temperatures are not too bad for production. The complete interview with Dany Ladouceur is available here.

Tonight, April 5th, the farmers and entrepreneurs of the Pontiac are invited to a cinq a sept event in agrotourism and gourmet tourism at the MRC Pontiac HQ. On the schedule will be a follow-up on the agrotourism and gourmet tourism approach, information on the Outaouais Gourmand Course and a new application for smart phones […]

Grand Calumet Island municipal councilor Patrice Dumouchel has resigned. In a letter to the board made public at last night’s meeting, he stated that it was over personal health issues that led him to this decision to step down from public office. According to information received, Réjean Meilleur has become pro-mayor for the time being, […]

It’s that time of year again when agricultural operations are set to start up for another growing season. In light of this CHIP 101.9 has interviewed Dany Fortin, the owner of the Chaporond farm located in Clarendon specializing in mushroom cultivation. Mr Fortin says that they currently produce 60 to 80 pounds of mushrooms per […]

At a media event last night at the Shawville Municipal Hall, those behind Les viandes du Pontiac slaughterhouse provided more details about the company’s operations. Among other things, they specified certain elements of their business plan such as halal meat intended for an Islamic clientele. Agronomist Sofiane El Koutroussi a stakeholder in the company talks […]

The Pontiac Snowmobile Association has declared the snowmobile season over on its Facebook page. The board of directors says that this season was mediocre, because of the weather conditions unfavorable to the practice of snowmobiling . They say, in spite of the weather, the trails were in excellent conditions throughout the system while they were […]