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Heat wave hitting the Pontiac region this week
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of a heat wave this week, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees or more for several days. “However, weather will remain dry, which will limit the added effect of moisture on the temperature felt. During high heat events, drink water abundantly, even before feeling thirsty,” the statement […]
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First annual Maurice Beauregard Memorial 3-pitch ball tournament raises more than $23,000
The ball field in Campbell’s Bay was busy over the weekend (May 26-28) for the first annual Maurice Beauregard Memorial 3-pitch ball tournament. In total, fourteen teams took part across two divisions. In the Open Division, Fully Loaded won over the Hitmen 6-3 and in the Rec Division the Rebels beat Team 5 16-6. This […]
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Heat wave hitting the Pontiac region this week
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of a heat wave this week, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees or more for several days. “However, weather will remain dry, which will limit the added effect of moisture on the temperature felt. During high heat events, drink water abundantly, even before feeling thirsty,” the statement […]
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First annual Maurice Beauregard Memorial 3-pitch ball tournament raises more than $23,000
The ball field in Campbell’s Bay was busy over the weekend (May 26-28) for the first annual Maurice Beauregard Memorial 3-pitch ball tournament. In total, fourteen teams took part across two divisions. In the Open Division, Fully Loaded won over the Hitmen 6-3 and in the Rec Division the Rebels beat Team 5 16-6. This […]
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Military exercises to be held at Davidson Mill
Canadian Special Operations Forces Command are advising the public that there will be military training exercises near the Davidson Mill on May 30 and 31. “Residents may notice an increase in military and civilian pattern vehicles, as well as uniformed military personnel with firearms, both day and night,” a press release from the military reads. […]
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Special Feature - Floods 2023
Mansfield Mayor discusses flood followup
On Tuesday, the provincial Ministry of Public Security held two public meetings at l’École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge for residents affected by this spring’s flooding. The purpose of the meeting was to answer resident’s questions regarding the MSP’s financial assistance program for residents whose primary residences had been damaged. Attendees were able to create appointments to meet […]
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Two upcoming information sessions for flood victims
The Ministry of Public Security will be holding two information sessions on May 23 for homeowners or tenants who had their primary residence flood earlier this year. Both will taking place at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (250 chemin de la Chute), with the first in French at 6:30 p.m. and the second in English at 8 […]
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Esprit Rafting owner discusses this year’s flooding
With the river regulation authorities forecasting the levels declining over the coming week, CHIP 101.9 spoke with Davidson resident and owner of Esprit Rafting, Jim Coffey, about how this spring’s flooding compared to years past. He said that the preparation by both waterfront residents like himself as well as the municipality made the ordeal less […]
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Sandra Armstrong urges people to avoid flooded streets: increased police surveillance planned
The mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract Sandra Armstrong was clear in her latest update to CHIP 101.9, urging motorists to avoid flooded streets. The Sûreté du Québec will be more present throughout the next few hours in these areas, not only to ensure safety of the population, but also to issue tickets if necessary. The situation […]
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