Folklorist celebrates Chapeau songs in heritage talk
February 12, 2026
Folklorist Shelley Posen discussed his musical adventures in Chapeau at a talk put on by the Quebec Anglo Heritage Network.
Folklorist Shelley Posen discussed his musical adventures in Chapeau at a talk put on by the Quebec Anglo Heritage Network.
At the Jan. 29 MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting, council approved $75,515.31 for a MRC territorial marketing strategy for 2026, with 80 per cent
Best not put money on it, but there seems to have been a change in how Hydro-Québec is managing the consequences of its decision to
Four councillors voted in favour of the increase, while Holli Lair and Brendan Adam voted against it.
Some 200 people packed Harrington Hall to share concerns with the new curbside pickup program.
Pontiac Ouest’s three municipalities are waiting to hear about the status of a grant that would help them share services in administration, public works and
The survey results will be used to help shape the region’s “seniors friendly” policy.
As the Waltham fire chief retires after 50 years of service to his neighbours, the future of his department is straddled between history and efficiency.
Waltham council was divided at a Dec. 11 meeting that two councillors called to discuss options they believe can help the municipality save money on
A series of flickering power outages in the upper Pontiac last week has left many frustrated by the response from the utility provider. L’Isle-aux-Allumettes mayor
Folklorist Shelley Posen discussed his musical adventures in Chapeau at a talk put on by the Quebec Anglo Heritage Network.
At the Jan. 29 MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting, council approved $75,515.31 for a MRC territorial marketing strategy for 2026, with 80 per cent of the funding ($60,531.73) coming from FRR component two with the remainder ($14,983.58) covered by
Best not put money on it, but there seems to have been a change in how Hydro-Québec is managing the consequences of its decision to ignore its aging infrastructure in the upper Pontiac. For years, when extreme heat, cold or
Four councillors voted in favour of the increase, while Holli Lair and Brendan Adam voted against it.
Some 200 people packed Harrington Hall to share concerns with the new curbside pickup program.
Pontiac Ouest’s three municipalities are waiting to hear about the status of a grant that would help them share services in administration, public works and waste management. L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester and Sheenboro councils all passed resolutions in summer 2025 in favour
The survey results will be used to help shape the region’s “seniors friendly” policy.
As the Waltham fire chief retires after 50 years of service to his neighbours, the future of his department is straddled between history and efficiency.
Waltham council was divided at a Dec. 11 meeting that two councillors called to discuss options they believe can help the municipality save money on fire services. Councillors Brendan Adam and Holli Lair called the meeting to inform the public
A series of flickering power outages in the upper Pontiac last week has left many frustrated by the response from the utility provider. L’Isle-aux-Allumettes mayor Corey Spence said that on Thursday (Dec. 4) the island was hit by a series
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