Pontiac backs down on proposed waste incinerator project
After significant criticism from the public, Pontiac's council of mayors voted unanimously to abandon the proposed project to build an incinerator in western Quebec.
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![Following criticism from local citizens, the MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors chose to abandon the project to build a new garbage incinerator. A sign posted on a fence that reads "NO to the MEGA Garbage Incinerator on our shores!" in English and French.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7207312.1715948323!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/20240517-incinerator-project-mrc-pontiac-via-radio-canada.jpg)
After significant criticism from the public, Pontiac's council of mayors voted unanimously to abandon the proposed project to build an incinerator in western Quebec.