New certification for PPJ

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The MRC is currently waiting for recommendations from Vélo Quebec about how to improve the 92 kilometres of the PPJ trail, with the aim to obtain Vélo-sympatique certification. 

Allyson Beauregard

MRC PONTIAC & read more »

Ottawa River boat lift system still motoring on

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Allyson Beauregard

MRC PONTIAC & PONTIAC – The Ottawa River boat lift system is preparing for another season of boating, despite misconceptions that the service ended years ago when government funding ceased. “During its struggling years, rumours permeated the entire valley that the boat lift system was shutting down. This read more »

$390,000 for school renos

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Allyson Beauregard

ILE-DU-GRAND-CALUMET & L'ISLE-AUX-ALLUMETTES – Over the summer holidays, three Pontiac schools, Notre-Dame-du-Sacre-Coeur and Dr. Wilbert Keon in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes, and Sainte-Anne in Ile-du-Grand-Calumet, will be undergoing close to $400,000 worth of renovations. read more »

ATV and snowmobile clubs work hand in hand - Plans to share bridge and corridor lease

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Construction on the interprovincial bridge shortly before it was opened for
snowmobilers in February.

Allyson Beauregard read more »

Close to $70,000 for community groups

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CAMPBELL’S BAY – Pontiac MNA André Fortin visited the Jardin éducatif du Pontiac office, April 18, to award additional funding to the Jardin, as well as the Western Quebec Literacy Council. read more »

Municipality of Pontiac declares emergency - Severe flooding hits Pontiac region

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Allyson Beauregard

MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC – Due to severe spring flooding, the read more »

Quyon Ensemble transfers ownership of Quyon Recreation Park

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Allyson Beauregard

MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC – After a few years of negotiation, Quyon Ensemble (QE) transferred ownership of the Quyon Recreation Park to the Municipality of Pontiac, April 7. The property, valued at about $300,000, was sold for $1. read more »

Pontiac council report - Recovering legal fees

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Mo Laidlaw

MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC – The regular council meeting was held April 11 at the Luskville community centre. About 16 members of the public attended.
Recovery of legal fees. read more »

Pontiac Tourism looks forward to continued growth

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Jane Toller, Tourism Pontiac President.

Deborah Powell read more »

First meeting: Pontiac’s “swat” team hits the road running

Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 11:22pm
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Allyson Beauregard

CAMPBELL'S BAY – Pontiac’s recently formed economic development “swat” team met for the first time at the MRC building, March 27. The group of about 40 included business representatives, more than a dozen government organizations, plus elected officials, including Pontiac MNA Andre Fortin and MRC Pontiac Warden Raymond Durocher. read more »