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On February 1, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Quebec released its report on the public consultations held last fall on the proposed changes to the federal electoral districts, including the riding of Pontiac. The analysis starts by pointing out that the Pontiac riding prior to these changes had a population nearly 20% larger than […]

La ferme Northfork, located in the Upper Pontiac, is organizing a dinner this Saturday (February 4) with a theme French Canadian fur traders (coureurs des bois). Organizer Caroline Coombs explained how they chose the theme. “The coureurs des bois is something I find so interesting because of the history of this area,” she said (translated). “They […]

The Maisons des jeunes du Pontiac just announced that they will be reopening the locker room building at its hockey rink in Mansfield. In a news release posted on Facebook, the Maisons des Jeunes wrote: “We are happy to inform you that the locker room will be open today, February 2 2023, at 3 pm. […]

The Fort-Coulonge municipal council made the decision last December to permanently close its library and is now inviting citizens to come and take books. Two books can be acquired per person during two evenings, February 7 and 9, at the municipal office. Mayor Christine Francoeur mentioned that these books have been paid for and that […]

As part of our coverage of municipal budgets throughout the Pontiac, CHIP 101.9 spoke with Fort-Coulonge Mayor Christine Francoeur about what’s ahead for the municipality in 2023. She said that they had done their best not to increase taxes for residents. However, they have increased the cost of services, including waste collection, snow removal and […]

The CJJ Bryson Gym is celebrating its one-year anniversary of being open. The training center, located in the basement of the municipal office in Bryson, relied heavily on the owner, Stéphane Pieschke, who provided all of the equipment, and now accompanies his clientele teaching newcomers and helping regulars with their training regimens. CHIP 101.9’s Francois […]

Due to the cold weather anticipated for Saturday (February 4), the organizers of the charity snowshoe walk and race at Brauwerk Hoffman this weekend have moved the date of the event to Sunday February 5. The race is a fundraiser for Campbell’s Bay seniors residence Manoir St. Joseph. The times of the events will remain […]

Last Thursday (January 26) the Pontiac Agricultural Society (organizers of the Shawville Fair) held their annual general meeting. The non-profit organization presented their executive committee for 2023/24: President: Vaughan Bastien First vice-president: Lisa Coles Vice Presidents: Kayla McCann, Holly Campbell, Ralph Lang and Jason Wilson Treasurer: Heather Dale Secretary: Hayley Campbell    

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Pontiac region, as an arctic air mass will bring snow squalls and rapidly dropping temperatures starting Thursday. “A vigorous cold front will cause snow squalls to develop on Thursday afternoon over the Abitibi-Témiscamigue before making its way toward Central and Southern Quebec. Strong gusty winds […]

On January 29, 2023, the Maisons des jeunes du Pontiac announced that they would be closing the indoor changing room at the youth center in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, which has formerly served as warm area to allow youth to strap on their skates and warm up next to the hockey rink. The decision comes after finding vandalism […]