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Commonwealth Plywood, which recently announced that it would be re-opening its mill in Rapides-des-Joachims, has published several job offers to make that goal a reality. The offers include electricians, electrical mechanics, saw filers and general labourers. Those interested in employment can meet with Commonwealth Plywood officials on-site at 478 chemin du Moulin in Rapides-des-Joachims, contact […]

Members of the Syndicat de la fonction publique et parapublique du Québec (SFPQ) at MRC Pontiac have announced that they will strike next Wednesday (November 23). A strike notice was sent to the Ministry of Labour on Friday. This is the first strike day that’s been announced during the ongoing negotiations with MRC management over […]

Over the weekend, Marie Gionet, the host of CHIP 101.9’s lunch hour show Midis avec Marie was named the “Host or cultural columnist of the year – regional market” at the Rencontres de l’ADISQ, held in Quebec City. The ADISQ is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the independent music industry in Quebec. Though Gionet […]

On Thursday evening (November 10), the MRC Pontiac council of mayors met for a special meeting to name engineer Kim Lesage as the interim director general. The move came just under a week after former Director General Bernard Roy resigned abruptly on Friday. The meeting was attended by a majority of mayors or their pro-mayors […]

Regional health authority CISSSO closed the COVID vaccination site in the RA hall in Campbell’s Bay today (November 14). Speaking with CHIP 101.9, spokesperson Patricia Rhéume noted that there were several other locations throughout the Pontiac where vaccinations were offered: CLSCs throughout the region (Quyon, Shawville, Chapeau and Fort-Coulonge). The following are the schedules for […]

The residents of Fort-Coulonge, as well as some sectors of Mansfield will be breathing a sigh of relief, as the town’s months-long boil-water advisory has been lifted as of today (November 14). The municipality issued a press release this afternoon confirming that the town’s water was safe to consume. The boil advisory was initially put […]

The progress of a planned seniors home in Shawville is hinging on an environmental assessment that’s been sent to the provincial Environment Ministry. David Gillespie, who took over the presidency of the Villa James Shaw committee earlier this year, explained that they required an assessment of the property where the home is planned, located at […]

In the wake of Dominique Anglade’s abrupt departure as the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on Monday, there has been much speculation as to who will take the helm in her place. Pontiac MNA André Fortin, who is currently the only Liberal representative outside the Montreal area, hinted at a possible run today as […]

This Saturday (November 12), the Municipality of Waltham will be celebrating the members of their fire department, in particular four of the founding members for their 50 years of service to the community. Mayor Odette Godin explained that they would be having a dinner at the Waltham Station restaurant that would be limited to family […]

The municipal council of Île-du-Grand-Calumet has relaunched the job offer for the director general of the municipality. Potential candidates interested in becoming DG of this municipality have until Friday, November 25 to submit their application. Former DG Elaine Déry, who took office in the winter of 2021, officially resigned on September 12. More details on […]