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MRC launches welcome site for newcomers

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 20, 2020  The MRC Pontiac launched a new website on Nov. 20 called DestinationPontiac.ca, providing a “virtual welcome” to new residents

Brauwerk Hoffman expands to Rockland

CALEB NICKERSON ROCKLAND Nov. 25, 2020  A local brewery has expanded operations across the river to Ontario.  Brauwerk Hoffman opened the doors of their Campbell’s

Doctors push for decentralization

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC Nov. 25, 2020  Hundreds of doctors from across the province, including several in the Pontiac, have joined a coalition aiming to decentralize

Fortin dissects economic update

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Nov. 25, 2020  On Nov. 12, the CAQ government delivered their economic update, with Finance Minister Eric Girard projecting Quebec’s deficit will

MRC launches welcome site for newcomers

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 20, 2020  The MRC Pontiac launched a new website on Nov. 20 called DestinationPontiac.ca, providing a “virtual welcome” to new residents and potential investors. In a press release distributed by the MRC, communications officer Colleen Jones

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Brauwerk Hoffman expands to Rockland

CALEB NICKERSON ROCKLAND Nov. 25, 2020  A local brewery has expanded operations across the river to Ontario.  Brauwerk Hoffman opened the doors of their Campbell’s Bay facility in late 2018, and earlier this month they introduced their new location in

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Doctors push for decentralization

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC Nov. 25, 2020  Hundreds of doctors from across the province, including several in the Pontiac, have joined a coalition aiming to decentralize the administration of health care services in Quebec.  The collective, known by their French acronym

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Fortin dissects economic update

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC Nov. 25, 2020  On Nov. 12, the CAQ government delivered their economic update, with Finance Minister Eric Girard projecting Quebec’s deficit will grow to $15 billion for 2020-2021. This is the second update that Girard has given

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New entrepreneurial outlet, MRC funding announced

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 10, 2020  The provincial government announced the introduction of an all-encompassing resource hub for entrepreneurs on Nov. 10 called Accès Entreprise Québec, as well as accompanying funding over the next five years to help boost regional

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L’Entournelle anti-violence campaign goes virtual

MIKE ATHEY FORT COULONGE Nov. 25, 2020  A local women’s shelter in Fort Coulonge is holding its annual campaign against violence towards women though the pandemic is forcing changes to events and even some cancellations. Starting on Nov. 25, L’Entourelle

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Driving for Success program ready to roll

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 25 2020  Getting a driver’s license can be a challenge for Pontiac youth, but they now have a leg up, with the West Pontiac Connects (WPC) on the verge of beginning their Driving for Success program.

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