MRC monthly meeting: Jim’s Lake Road update, FRR reports, funding for firefighter training PPE
On June 18, the MRC Pontiac council of mayors met for their monthly public meeting at the MRC office in Campbell’s Bay. During the TNO
Bristol council addresses concerns around recent decisions
Bristol residents with questions and concerns about recent goings-on at the municipality packed its town hall on June 16 to try to get some answers.
Bryson dock, boat launch closed due to flooding damage
Spring flooding damaged Bryson’s boat launch and docks, prompting the MRC Pontiac and Municipality of Bryson to seek funding options for repairs to the popular
Shawville author to release his eighth book
Shawville author Luke Murphy will be releasing his eighth novel at the end of the month, a mystery thriller entitled “Dark Horse”. The plot centres
Pontiac students win top prizes in province-wide writing contest
Two Pontiac elementary students have won top prizes in the Quebec Women’s Institutes’ annual creative writing competition. Nora Tubman, a Grade 3 student at Dr.
Treasure hunt back again on L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet
Eleven teams scrambled across L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet on Saturday for the annual treasure hunt put on by the Groupe L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet. Teams visited seven sites, completing activities designed
Quyon raises more than $5K for local girl’s medical device
A young Quyon girl may soon have a medical device to help her breathe easier thanks to the generosity of her community. On Saturday, more
Bryson RA swings into summer with ball tourney
The Bryson Recreation Association kicked off its summer season on Saturday with a one-day ball tournament and family fun event at the RA grounds. There
Alleyn-et-Cawood honours past, looks toward future at 150th celebration
Alleyn-et-Cawood may only have a full-time population of 229 people, but it celebrated in a big way for the municipality’s 150th anniversary on Saturday. Attendees
Campbell’s Bay rolls out summer seniors programming thanks to fed grant
On Friday morning, the parking lot of the Campbell’s Bay RA hall was filled with seniors for a barbecue lunch to celebrate the unveiling of
Bristol terminates DG, municipality now hiring for the job
Council voted five in favour and one against the termination, which was effective May 26.
EQUITY team wins seven at newspaper competition
THE EQUITY’s team won seven awards at the Quebec Community Newspapers Association’s annual Better Newspapers Competition, held on Friday at the Chateau Cartier in Gatineau.
Otter Lake sets by-election date for empty council seat
Aug. 23 is the date of the by-election, while nomination papers are being accepted between July 10 and 24.
WQSB denounces bill to limit English adult ed access
Director general Pascal Proulx said adult students across the school board could become ineligible for English education.
SADC Pontiac highlights new loan programs at AGM
On Thursday evening SADC Pontiac held its annual general meeting at Rafting Momentum in Bryson. SADCs are federally-funded organizations that support rural economic development through