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The White Ribbon Campaign is underway in the Pontiac region from November 25 to December 6, to advocate for an end to violence against women. The campaign, which started in 1991, begins on UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on the anniversary of the École Polytechnique (...)

CMQ releases audit of municipality's triennial capital expenditure programs

1 December 2021

The Commission municipale du Québec (CMQ) released a report today (November 30) which audited the municipalities with less than 100,000 residents on their triennial capital expenditure program (PTI) covering the years 2021 to 2023. “The PTI is an essential planning tool for the municipal (...)

According to the CMQ, many municipalities not respecting the law concerning budget adoption

1 December 2021

The Commission municipale du Québec (CMQ) published a compliance audit on the adoption of budgets for municipalities with a population of under 100,000 in the province. A total of 1,074 municipalities are included in the report. Why audit budget adoption? The CMQ explained their reasoning for (...)

The Knights of Columbus prepare for Christmas food drive

1 December 2021

The annual Knights of Columbus Christmas food drive will take place on December 17. Organizer Ken Hobbs said that they rely on the generosity of the community to supply more than 100 families in the region with food baskets for the holiday season. CHIP101.9 · Clip - Ken Hobb - food drive The (...)

Phare Ouest screening the film Délicieux at Café Dowtown

1 December 2021

The Phare Ouest organization will be screening the film Délicieux on December 14 at 7 p.m. at Café Downtown in Fort-Coulonge. This period film celebrating fine cuisine takes place on the eve of the French Revolution, featuring a cook who lost his job with a demanding and contemptuous duke. After (...)

Bristol Fire Department receives sizable donation to rescue boat fund

30 November 2021

The Bristol Fire Department is nearing completion of the fundraising for their new rescue boat, thanks to the support of the community and local businesses. Firefighter Ken Bernard said that having a rescue boat would be a huge asset to the municipality, which is situated along the Ottawa (...)