Showing posts with label Quyon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quyon. Show all posts
2014-09-04
Community days in Quyon
The Lions and Lionettes in Quyon are holding Community Days this weekend (5-7 September). (There was nothing about this in the municipal "Bulletin de Pontiac".) It was mentioned by Jill Young in the Equity this week, see clipping. (Désolé, seulement en anglais). If anyone knows more, please comment below!
2013-09-12
Visit Quyon with a local
Jill's tour of Quyon (Kwee-oh).
Mill Road = Egan, Main street = Clarendon (for us out-of-towners).
http://jills-world.blogspot.ca/2011/08/let-me-show-you-round-my-town.html
Mill Road = Egan, Main street = Clarendon (for us out-of-towners).
http://jills-world.blogspot.ca/2011/08/let-me-show-you-round-my-town.html
2013-07-05
Savourer le Pontiac
C’est avec plaisir que la Municipalité de Pontiac désire vous inviter à sa 6e édition de SAVOURER LE PONTIAC qui aura lieu les 27 et 28 juillet 2013 au Club Lions de Quyon, chemin Ferry.
Les festivités débuteront par un repas communautaire servit à 18h le 27 juillet. Le tout est GRATUIT !! Les places sont limitées, alors réservez tôt en contactant Inès Pontiroli au 819-455-9667 courriel:
En plus de promouvoir nos commerçants, artistes, artisans, producteurs et organismes locaux, cette année aura une saveur toute particulière puisqu’elle marque le 400e anniversaire du passage de Samuel de Champlain sur la Rivière des Outaouais à la recherche de nouvelles voies navigables.
Afin de marquer cet évènement historique, SAVOURER LE PONTIAC sera transformé en marché du 17e siècle, le 28 juillet de 11h à 16h. Vous y verrez des costumes d’époque, des conteurs, des rituels autochtones, exposition sur le Parc du Sault-des-Chats et beaucoup plus.
Les festivités débuteront par un repas communautaire servit à 18h le 27 juillet. Le tout est GRATUIT !! Les places sont limitées, alors réservez tôt en contactant Inès Pontiroli au 819-455-9667 courriel:
pontiroli.ines@municipalitepontiac.com.
De la site web du municipalité de Pontiac http://www.municipalitepontiac.com/fr/
2012-04-27
$ for new ferry at Quyon, traversier de Quyon
Charlotte L'Écuyer announces financing for building the new ferry for Quyon.
2011-12-24
Oiseaux, birds, région de Quyon-Shawville
Resultats préliminaire du Recensement ornithologique de Noël Quyon-Shawville, le 21 décembre 2011.
Click on table to enlarge.
Point central sur le ch Sixth Line O, Bristol, 1 km à l'est du ch de Maryland.
Centred on ch Sixth Line O, Bristol, 1 km east of ch de Maryland.
Click on map to enlarge.
The "Dunrobin-Breckenridge" birdcount is on 29 December 2011. This area includes also Aylmer, around ch Perry, and the Luskville beaches. Map.
Contact Garry McNulty for more information: gmcnulty@videotron.ca
More information on the Club des ornithologues de l'Outaouais website.
2011-09-28
Piste cyclable, Bicycle trail, La Route verte
• 27 septembre 2011
• Le Droit
PROLONGEMENT DE LA ROUTE VERTE
La Route Verte, le plus grand réseau cyclable en Amérique du Nord, prend de l’expansion. La députée Charlotte L’Écuyer et le ministre responsable de la région de l’Outaouais, Norman MacMillan, ont dévoilé hier une aide financière de 32 000 $ à la municipalité de Pontiac, pour la réalisation de deux portions du sentier, qui relieront le réseau cyclable de la région à celui de Gatineau, et donc au reste du Québec. Les travaux doivent commencer dès cet automne dans le premier secteur (Quyon), et au printemps dans le second (Breckenridge). La Route Verte est un réseau de 4 700 km de voies cyclables, traversant 321 municipalités et 16 régions du Québec.
LA ROUTE VERTE EXTENSION
La Route Verte, the largest cycling network in North America, is expanding. Charlotte L'Écuyer MNA and the Minister responsible for the Outaouais region, Norman MacMillan, yesterday announced a grant of $32,000 to the municipality of Pontiac, for the construction of two portions of the trail that will connect the cycling network in the region to that of Gatineau, and the rest of Quebec. Work should begin this fall in the first sector (Quyon), and in the second (Breckenridge) next spring. The Route Verte is a network of 4,700 km of bike paths, across 321 municipalities and 16 regions of Quebec.
2011-08-22
Savour Pontiac 2011
Despite some torrential rain mid-afternoon, the 2011 “Savour Pontiac” event in Quyon, Québec was a big success. If you didn’t manage to make it this year, these pictures will give you a taste of some of what you missed — and be sure to watch for the event next year!
2011-04-18
A taste of the Pontiac - showcase for local businesses
The Action Pontiac group is forging ahead to organise an open day for Pontiac businesses, artists and all residents, on behalf of the municipality of Pontiac, under the stewardship of Councillor Inès Pontiroli. This year the event will be held on Sunday August 21 from 11 am to 4 pm, in and around the Lions Hall in Quyon. The theme will be "A taste of the Pontiac" and to that end local food producers are encouraged to book a spot and enthusiastically show us their wares: from local honey to local beef, not forgetting alpacas, cider and corn producers. Other businesses and services are also most welcome (contact Sandy St. George for details and to book a spot sandy_stgeorge@pioneerwireless.ca).
There will be music, food tasting, and an art display. We are working on having a corn roast and/or bacon-on-a-bun. Beer and wine and soft drinks will be available in the Lions Hall. Come and find out what is planned to rejuvenate the waterfront in Quyon, and about the future Parc du Saults-des-Chats de Pontiac, which is a shared project with Bristol, and other local projects. Maybe we can persuade all members of council to come and meet the people in a relaxed setting. Let's make this a memorable day!
There will be music, food tasting, and an art display. We are working on having a corn roast and/or bacon-on-a-bun. Beer and wine and soft drinks will be available in the Lions Hall. Come and find out what is planned to rejuvenate the waterfront in Quyon, and about the future Parc du Saults-des-Chats de Pontiac, which is a shared project with Bristol, and other local projects. Maybe we can persuade all members of council to come and meet the people in a relaxed setting. Let's make this a memorable day!
2011-04-05
Luskville nuisance bylaw, from the Pontiac Journal
Kate Aley
Retired Luskville farmer Georges Whelan has won his case against the Protection du Territoire Agricole du Quebec (CPTAQ), instigated by an infraction report on his farm property in 2008, as reported in the Pontiac Journal in August 2009.
After selling 101 acres of farmland on Smith Leonard Rd., the sale was deemed null by the CPTAQ, who claimed he had made an unauthorized separation of one part of the land, despite that subdivision having taken place in 1973.
Whilst removing farm equipment and personal effects from the property, Whelan received a notice from the inspector of the Municipality of Pontiac ordering him to clean up the debris. As a result of this notice, the CPTAQ became involved and the seemingly inconsistent separation was noticed.
At the final hearing in Gatineau on March 16th, Whelan’s property separation was legally recognised. “I am very happy and relieved,” remarked Whelan, but added: “The Municipal inspector exercises too much power. He can visit anyone’s property, looking around and taking photographs, without permission; rights not even a police officer has.”
Currently a call is circulating through the Municipality of Pontiac for an amendment to Bylaw 04 – 07, following several incidents where nuisance notices were served by an inspector without any complaints from neighbours. A couple have been ordered to remove a working freezer, operating on their deck but imperceptible from the road. Another man has been warned for storing viable building material son a lot following extensive renovations to his home.
As it stands, the bylaw defines a nuisance as ‘material and/or object which, by its nature or its illegal or abusive use, cause serious inconveniences or that can endanger public safety and/or security, the wellbeing of the community or the aesthetic of the building.
The description also includes an accumulation of earth, stones or other similar materials, or a building left in a dilapidated state.
The community is asked to attend the April 12 Pontiac council meeting to support the call for the amendment. An online petition may be viewed at www.sites.google.com/site/nuisancebylaw0407/home
Youth Group
Groupe Action Jeunesse is a remarkable organisation, offering activities and, I think, employment opportunities to young people from Luskville and Quyon.
Contact them at 819 208 2789 or go to http://www.gajluskville.com/ for details of events.
Coming up:
A youth dance, for those in 6th year grade school to those 18 years old.
On 17 June from 7 pm -- 11pm.
Cost: $2 per person.
Parents and volunteers are sought to help, and a canteen will be available.
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A summer day camp, for school age children.
An information and sign up evening is on Thursday 28 April at the community centre in Luskville, next to the town hall.
Bring your payment in cash and your childs health care card.
The camp will be $60 per week and runs from 9 am -- 4 pm.
For another $20 per week, you can drop kids off as early as 7 am and pick them up as late as 5.15 pm.
The camp runs from Monday to Friday for 7 weeks: 27 June to 19 August, with a break from July 1 to July 29.
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[I have translated all of this from the sheet my kids got from school, and so should stress this is all offered in French; if you are concerned about how anglophones will fare at camp, call the number and ask.]
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A skate and bike evening will be held for all ages every Thursday, starting from May 5th at the Recreation Park in Luskville (3206 Hwy 148). From 6 -- 8 pm.
Parents need to supervise.
A "roller day" (journee roulette) will be held at the Recreation Park in
Luskville (3206 Hwy 148) on Saturday June 4th from 1.30 to 4.40pm. with a BBQ, a DJ and prizes offered!
Bring your protective gear and your bikes, in-line skates or skateboards.
[I can tell you that the surface of the arena is incredibly smooth, so it's terrific for younger riders.
The park also owns a number of skate/bike jumps and ramps!]
No charge!
Contact them at 819 208 2789 or go to http://www.gajluskville.com/ for details of events.
Coming up:
A youth dance, for those in 6th year grade school to those 18 years old.
On 17 June from 7 pm -- 11pm.
Cost: $2 per person.
Parents and volunteers are sought to help, and a canteen will be available.
---
A summer day camp, for school age children.
An information and sign up evening is on Thursday 28 April at the community centre in Luskville, next to the town hall.
Bring your payment in cash and your childs health care card.
The camp will be $60 per week and runs from 9 am -- 4 pm.
For another $20 per week, you can drop kids off as early as 7 am and pick them up as late as 5.15 pm.
The camp runs from Monday to Friday for 7 weeks: 27 June to 19 August, with a break from July 1 to July 29.
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[I have translated all of this from the sheet my kids got from school, and so should stress this is all offered in French; if you are concerned about how anglophones will fare at camp, call the number and ask.]
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A skate and bike evening will be held for all ages every Thursday, starting from May 5th at the Recreation Park in Luskville (3206 Hwy 148). From 6 -- 8 pm.
Parents need to supervise.
A "roller day" (journee roulette) will be held at the Recreation Park in
Luskville (3206 Hwy 148) on Saturday June 4th from 1.30 to 4.40pm. with a BBQ, a DJ and prizes offered!
Bring your protective gear and your bikes, in-line skates or skateboards.
[I can tell you that the surface of the arena is incredibly smooth, so it's terrific for younger riders.
The park also owns a number of skate/bike jumps and ramps!]
No charge!
2011-03-28
Quyon Lionettes Duck Race Event
The Quyon Lionettes Club have been organizing the "Duck Race / Course de canards" event in Quyon for over 20 years. This fundraiser helps support local charities. This year, the Duck Race proceeds will be used to purchase visitor chairs for the Shawville Community Hospital. The Duck Race will be held on May 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. The Duck Race starts at the Quyon River Bridge, Egan St in Quyon. Prizes: 1st $1,000 2nd $500 3rd $250 Duck Race ticket cost $5 per ticket. Only 1,000 tickets printed. To purchase tickets, please contact Krissie Beaudoin at 819-458-2347 Get'em now, they're going fast !
2011-03-25
Daycares and children's playgroups
New daycare!
Little Stars Daycare
Contact Jennifer or Sasha at
819 791 9295
Opening in April, it's in the same place as the the pizza restaurant
at the intersection of the Eardley/Masham Rd. and the 148 in Luskville..
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There is also another very very nice day care here:
CPE (Centres de la Petite Enfance)
Univers Bambinos
1955 Mountain Road
Luskville
819 455 9697
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One of the best features in Pontiac is the Maison de la Famille ("Family Centre") in Quyon, with a childrens playgroup, a second hand clothing and furniture shop, a women's craft night and more services and courses than I can describe here. The Maison was one of the first places I learned about when I moved here with young kids and I am still friends with the women I met in the playgroup.
Can't say enough about this remarkable place.
Please drop in.
Mon --Fri: 8.30 to 12.30 and 1 pm to 4 pm.
1074 Clarendon St.
Quyon
819 458 2808
mfdquyon@bellnet.ca
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A free drop in playgroup, called Pontiac "Pirate" Playgroup, operated 2006 - 2009 at the community centre in Luskville.
Jump started by local mothers Danielle Samuar, Adraina Saenz and Brigitte Bonneau, the playgroup was a terrific place to run preschoolers around in a space where nothing could be broken. However, attendance gradually dropped until it seemed all the mothers coming were from Shawville! As a result, the playgroup was officially moved to Shawville early 2010, where I believe it still goes on at 'the Garage', the youth centre on King St.
If you are interested in starting the PPP back up, be my guest. There are still some toys at the community centre and Wednesday mornings are free!
Contact the Municipal office at 819 455 2401 to be sure.
Rock on, Pirates.
Little Stars Daycare
Contact Jennifer or Sasha at
819 791 9295
Opening in April, it's in the same place as the the pizza restaurant
at the intersection of the Eardley/Masham Rd. and the 148 in Luskville..
---
There is also another very very nice day care here:
CPE (Centres de la Petite Enfance)
Univers Bambinos
1955 Mountain Road
Luskville
819 455 9697
---
One of the best features in Pontiac is the Maison de la Famille ("Family Centre") in Quyon, with a childrens playgroup, a second hand clothing and furniture shop, a women's craft night and more services and courses than I can describe here. The Maison was one of the first places I learned about when I moved here with young kids and I am still friends with the women I met in the playgroup.
Can't say enough about this remarkable place.
Please drop in.
Mon --Fri: 8.30 to 12.30 and 1 pm to 4 pm.
1074 Clarendon St.
Quyon
819 458 2808
mfdquyon@bellnet.ca
---
A free drop in playgroup, called Pontiac "Pirate" Playgroup, operated 2006 - 2009 at the community centre in Luskville.
Jump started by local mothers Danielle Samuar, Adraina Saenz and Brigitte Bonneau, the playgroup was a terrific place to run preschoolers around in a space where nothing could be broken. However, attendance gradually dropped until it seemed all the mothers coming were from Shawville! As a result, the playgroup was officially moved to Shawville early 2010, where I believe it still goes on at 'the Garage', the youth centre on King St.
If you are interested in starting the PPP back up, be my guest. There are still some toys at the community centre and Wednesday mornings are free!
Contact the Municipal office at 819 455 2401 to be sure.
Rock on, Pirates.
2011-03-24
Elementary schools
FIRST: VERY IMPORTANT:
the phone numbers for both Notre Dame de la Joie in Luskville AND Ste. Marie in Quyon have changed!
Now both schools can only be reached at: 819 503 8808.
A automatic prompt will guide you from there. Write this down, and mention it in conversation now and again, because the old numbers have been around forever, and people still don't know about the change.
LUSKVILLE
Notre Dame de la Joie
French language, elementary
14 ch. du Village, near the Catholic church, St. Dominique's.
819 503 8808.
Teachers have extentions you can leave messages on now, too.
QUYON
Ste. Marie's
French language, elementary
19 Rue Church
819 503 8808
Both these schools have actually been officially under the one name of Ecole de la Vallee des Voyageurs for quite a while, but still almost no one knows this or cares.
Onslow Elementary School
English language, elementary
850 Rue Clarendon
819 4582375
onslow@wqsb.qc.ca
There are no high schools in the Municipality of Pontiac. English speaking kids will go to Aylmer or Shawville; Francophones go to Aylmer, Hull or Fort Coulonge.
the phone numbers for both Notre Dame de la Joie in Luskville AND Ste. Marie in Quyon have changed!
Now both schools can only be reached at: 819 503 8808.
A automatic prompt will guide you from there. Write this down, and mention it in conversation now and again, because the old numbers have been around forever, and people still don't know about the change.
LUSKVILLE
Notre Dame de la Joie
French language, elementary
14 ch. du Village, near the Catholic church, St. Dominique's.
819 503 8808.
Teachers have extentions you can leave messages on now, too.
QUYON
Ste. Marie's
French language, elementary
19 Rue Church
819 503 8808
Both these schools have actually been officially under the one name of Ecole de la Vallee des Voyageurs for quite a while, but still almost no one knows this or cares.
Onslow Elementary School
English language, elementary
850 Rue Clarendon
819 4582375
onslow@wqsb.qc.ca
There are no high schools in the Municipality of Pontiac. English speaking kids will go to Aylmer or Shawville; Francophones go to Aylmer, Hull or Fort Coulonge.
Post offices
LUSKVILLE
Within the Station T. Levesque depanneur within the little strip mall on the highway, between the Autopro (hi Gaetan) and the gunshop.
Phone number: 819 455 2222
Open hours:
Mon- Fri: 8 -- 4 pm
Sat: 8 -- 12 noon.
If you are lucky, you'll run into Mike the Mailman picking up his deliveries here, and he'll find your letters for you on the spot!
Cheers, Mike!
QUYON
A 'real' Canada Post outlet, best for sending weird parcels and overnight stuff. Post office boxes also available here.
1102 Clarendon Street.
819 458 2002.
I can also tell you that this outlet closes for 2 hours every day to clear the incoming mail, so between noon and 2 pm: forget it.
Quite often you can buy ordinary letter stamps at depanneurs-- just ask -- and you can post a letter in any of the red giant "super boxes" that you see around, like at the corner of Ch. Braun and the 148, or the intersection of the Eardley Masham Rd./ Ch. Curley and the highway.
Within the Station T. Levesque depanneur within the little strip mall on the highway, between the Autopro (hi Gaetan) and the gunshop.
Phone number: 819 455 2222
Open hours:
Mon- Fri: 8 -- 4 pm
Sat: 8 -- 12 noon.
If you are lucky, you'll run into Mike the Mailman picking up his deliveries here, and he'll find your letters for you on the spot!
Cheers, Mike!
QUYON
A 'real' Canada Post outlet, best for sending weird parcels and overnight stuff. Post office boxes also available here.
1102 Clarendon Street.
819 458 2002.
I can also tell you that this outlet closes for 2 hours every day to clear the incoming mail, so between noon and 2 pm: forget it.
Quite often you can buy ordinary letter stamps at depanneurs-- just ask -- and you can post a letter in any of the red giant "super boxes" that you see around, like at the corner of Ch. Braun and the 148, or the intersection of the Eardley Masham Rd./ Ch. Curley and the highway.
Libraries
LUSKVILLE
In a small grey building beside the Community Centre, close to the Luskville fire station and the Municipal offices; on the turn off to the Lusk Falls.
There is no sign whatsoever, so hunt for the blue 'book return' box by the front door.
2024 Route 148
Luskville
Phone: 819 455 2370.
I did know the times of opening out of my head, but I will double check later!
Mon and Wed: 6 -- 8pm
Sat. 2 --4 pm.
There is free internet access and a surprising amount of music available, but most of the books are in French, although the librarian (Louise Ramsay, I think) can order from any other BiblioOutaouais library for you.
admluskville@crsbpo.qc.ca
QUYON
A beautiful and really very stylish building on John Street: the one with the Legion hall and the Catholic church on it. Unusual circular design in the gable of the roof.
12 John St.
Quyon
Phone: 819 458 1227
I wrote down the hours last time I went past to see if it was open at a time useful to me! It isn't.
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 6 -- 9pm
Sat: 1--4 pm.
A bright and cheerful place with an excellent selection of childrens books, both stories and reference, in both languages. Plenty of computers. Librarian Berenice is very friendly and sweet.
adm@crsbpo.qc.ca
Both libraries should have several free passes for Ottawa Museums -- certainly the Museum of Civilization and Museum of Nature-- available to lend out, so if you have a bunch of kids and a spare day, go and get one.
In a small grey building beside the Community Centre, close to the Luskville fire station and the Municipal offices; on the turn off to the Lusk Falls.
There is no sign whatsoever, so hunt for the blue 'book return' box by the front door.
2024 Route 148
Luskville
Phone: 819 455 2370.
I did know the times of opening out of my head, but I will double check later!
Mon and Wed: 6 -- 8pm
Sat. 2 --4 pm.
There is free internet access and a surprising amount of music available, but most of the books are in French, although the librarian (Louise Ramsay, I think) can order from any other BiblioOutaouais library for you.
admluskville@crsbpo.qc.ca
QUYON
A beautiful and really very stylish building on John Street: the one with the Legion hall and the Catholic church on it. Unusual circular design in the gable of the roof.
12 John St.
Quyon
Phone: 819 458 1227
I wrote down the hours last time I went past to see if it was open at a time useful to me! It isn't.
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 6 -- 9pm
Sat: 1--4 pm.
A bright and cheerful place with an excellent selection of childrens books, both stories and reference, in both languages. Plenty of computers. Librarian Berenice is very friendly and sweet.
adm@crsbpo.qc.ca
Both libraries should have several free passes for Ottawa Museums -- certainly the Museum of Civilization and Museum of Nature-- available to lend out, so if you have a bunch of kids and a spare day, go and get one.
2011-02-23
Quyon Waterfront Revitalisation Project from Pontiac Journal
Life long volunteer gets community Revitalisation under way.
Kate Aley
Quyon – Rolly Bernier was never someone to ‘blow his own trumpet’, much preferring to play guitar on stage. But on February 12th 2011, Bernier was called up on stage to be honoured as a lifelong volunteer at a banquet held at the Quyon Lions Club hall.
“He just won’t, he can’t say no; it’s not in his vocabulary,” related Betty Kennedy, MC for the evening. “He’s someone we think represents the best of us.”
Quyon Lions Club president Glen Leach described Bernier’s 20 years of involvement from parades, parties, and playing Santa Claus. Charlene Graham of the Quyon Lionettes made Bernier an honorary member. Plaques were presented by Eddie McCann of the Municipality of Pontiac , MNA Charlotte L’Ecuyer and Gerry Phillippe for MP Laurence Cannon.
Bill Hamilton, owner of Mountainview Turf Farms and a long time volunteer himself, brought the room to another focus of the evening: a renewed call to government and community to show support for the exciting developments planned for the waterfront area of Quyon dubbed the Waterfront Revitalization Project. “Based on current costs, Phase One will cost 1.3 to 1.5 million. We as a group are committed to raising half the Municipalities share, and our funds now stand at $30 000 tonight.”
Improvements to the dock area will coincide with the new ferry project. A historic boardwalk with information signs, benches and lights will lead visitors to the entirely rebuilt Lions Club, which will serve as a function room and community centre as well. An enlarged and refurbished children’s playground by the new building will be named after Bernier.
Kate Aley
Quyon – Rolly Bernier was never someone to ‘blow his own trumpet’, much preferring to play guitar on stage. But on February 12th 2011, Bernier was called up on stage to be honoured as a lifelong volunteer at a banquet held at the Quyon Lions Club hall.
“He just won’t, he can’t say no; it’s not in his vocabulary,” related Betty Kennedy, MC for the evening. “He’s someone we think represents the best of us.”
Quyon Lions Club president Glen Leach described Bernier’s 20 years of involvement from parades, parties, and playing Santa Claus. Charlene Graham of the Quyon Lionettes made Bernier an honorary member. Plaques were presented by Eddie McCann of the Municipality of Pontiac , MNA Charlotte L’Ecuyer and Gerry Phillippe for MP Laurence Cannon.
Bill Hamilton, owner of Mountainview Turf Farms and a long time volunteer himself, brought the room to another focus of the evening: a renewed call to government and community to show support for the exciting developments planned for the waterfront area of Quyon dubbed the Waterfront Revitalization Project. “Based on current costs, Phase One will cost 1.3 to 1.5 million. We as a group are committed to raising half the Municipalities share, and our funds now stand at $30 000 tonight.”
Improvements to the dock area will coincide with the new ferry project. A historic boardwalk with information signs, benches and lights will lead visitors to the entirely rebuilt Lions Club, which will serve as a function room and community centre as well. An enlarged and refurbished children’s playground by the new building will be named after Bernier.
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