Citizens to elect Pontiac’s next warden

Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 12:40pm
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Allyson Beauregard

CAMPBELL’S BAY – Voters will have an extra box to tick in the upcoming municipal elections in November after the mayors of the MRC Pontiac voted in favour of electing future wardens during an Administrative Committee meeting, March 7 at the MRC Pontiac office. read more »

Community raises over $7,600 for fire victims

Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 12:40pm
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A benefit party on March 4 raised over $7,600 for the Lepack family.

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Over $750,000 for Upper Pontiac

Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 12:39pm
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Pictured from left: Gene O'Brien (President of West Pontiac Connects), Pontiac MP Will Amos, Jerome Sallafranque, Reverend Tim Moyle (St. Alphonsus Parish Priest), and  Mariette Sallafranque.

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Citizens upset by proposed radioactive waste dump beside Ottawa River

Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 12:38pm
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A proposal for a giant disposal facility for radioactive waste on the Ottawa River near Chalk River is raising the ire of local residents and citizens’ groups, including the Old Fort William Cottagers' Association (FWC) and Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County and Area (CCR). read more »

Over $12,000 for Chapeau RA

Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 12:37pm
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L'ISLE-AUX-ALLUMETTES — To better meet the needs of parents and their children, the provincial government has provided $12,247 in financial aid to the Chapeau RA under the Support Program for Childcare Projects. read more »

Over a decade of dedication Relay for Life board to retire

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:14pm
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After over ten years of organizing the Pontiac Relay for Life, the Relay's organizing board will be retiring after this year's event on June 3.

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Pontiac Voice hosts Gatineau press conference

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:13pm
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Francois Carrier
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Chamber hosts annual general meeting

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:12pm
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Jamie Cameron

SHAWVILLE – The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting, February 20 at Café 349. Pierre Frechette, Ile-du-Grand-Calumet mayor, acted as moderator of the meeting, which several local politicians and business
owners attended, including Pontiac MP Will Amos. read more »

MRC meeting Universal suffrage vote delayed, Bois Franc Road repairs and more

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:12pm
Added: Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:12pm

Allyson Beauregard

CAMPBELL’S BAY – The MRC Pontiac's 18 mayors gathered February 21 at the MRC office for the monthly Council of Mayors meeting. The agenda included a presentation by Yves Martineau from the Sûreté du Quebec, a notice of an upcoming vote regarding universal suffrage, and a discussion about quad trails, among other things. read more »

Quyon's new community centre plans unveiled

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:11pm
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Plans for the new Quyon Community Centre were recently unveiled.

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