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July 2, 2026

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Golf simulator coming to Fort-Coulonge

Avid Pontiac golfers will soon have a second local option for extending their season beyond the first snowfall.  The Knights of Columbus of Fort-Coulonge have

MRC communications advisor resigns

On Monday (Mar. 23), MRC communications advisor Francis Beausoleil announced that he was resigning, effective Mar. 31.  “For my part, I am leaving to take

Promutuel donates $20K to Bouffe 

Promutuel Insurance donated $20,000 to Bouffe Pontiac on Thursday morning, money the food bank says will go straight to buying more food for its shelves. 

Mayors approve provisions

At the February MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting, the council approved provisions for bad debt in anticipation of several business loans the MRC gave

New flavours at Kojack’s

One of Shawville’s longest-standing restaurants is getting a makeover. Kojack’s Restaurant, Shawville’s only destination for Chinese fare, has been open for business since 1988 when

Golf simulator coming to Fort-Coulonge

Avid Pontiac golfers will soon have a second local option for extending their season beyond the first snowfall.  The Knights of Columbus of Fort-Coulonge have almost raised the money needed to purchase a golf simulator for their community hall. Currently

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MRC communications advisor resigns

On Monday (Mar. 23), MRC communications advisor Francis Beausoleil announced that he was resigning, effective Mar. 31.  “For my part, I am leaving to take on new challenges, closer to home and directly related to my academic background and personal

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Promutuel donates $20K to Bouffe 

Promutuel Insurance donated $20,000 to Bouffe Pontiac on Thursday morning, money the food bank says will go straight to buying more food for its shelves.  “Every year we donate back to the community in different ranges, but this year we

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Mayors approve provisions

At the February MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting, the council approved provisions for bad debt in anticipation of several business loans the MRC gave out during the pandemic not being paid back.  This came as a recommendation from the

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New flavours at Kojack’s

One of Shawville’s longest-standing restaurants is getting a makeover. Kojack’s Restaurant, Shawville’s only destination for Chinese fare, has been open for business since 1988 when owner Jack Ko moved to town from Gatineau.  Now, the business’ two newest owners say

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