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Water Levels stable for now in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes; municipality asks residents to remain vigilant

4 May 2023 à 5:34 pm

Despite current water levels along the Ottawa River reaching higher levels than those seen in 2017, the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes has seen some stability in the last few hours. “Depending on the location, levels only increased slightly over night,” the municipality wrote in a press release. “As we welcome this news, we are advising residents […]


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Jardin Éducatif gears up for another growing season

4 May 2023 à 3:09 pm

With the soil thawing and green shoots sprouting up around the region, CHIP 101.9 spoke with Martin Riopel, the director general of the Jardin Éducatif to discuss the organization’s plans for the coming season. He said that one of the biggest changes coming this year would be the way they sell their produce. They will […]


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Flooding 2023 : Fort-Coulonge closes Bord de l’Eau, Proudfoot and Boucher roads

4 May 2023 à 1:58 pm

Due to the rapidly rising levels of the Ottawa River, the Municipality of Fort-Coulonge has closed three roads and currently has three flooded homes. The affected roads are Boucher, Bord de l’Eau and Proudfoot. Mayor Christine Francoeur told CHIP 101.9  that residents with flooded properties should phone the municipality to inform them. Centennial park has […]


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Felx-Gabriel-Marchand bridge closed

4 May 2023 à 1:24 pm

Updated on 4 May 2023 à 2:50 pm

Earlier today (May 4) the Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract announced that the Felx-Gabriel-Marchand bridge was closed to the public due to the rising level of the Coulonge River. Mayor Sandra Armstrong also added that the municipality has closed chemin des Rapides as well as rue Paradis. She added that the citizens of rue Paradis can now […]


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Mansfield flood update May 3: levels surpass 2017 floods

3 May 2023 à 4:01 pm

The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract issued a press release earlier this afternoon (May 3) advising residents that the levels on the Ottawa River have surpassed the 2017 levels and they are now currently in “evacuation mode”. “The level of the Ottawa River has made municipal infrastructures dangerous and large areas inaccessible,” the statement reads. “For those […]


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L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester and Sheenboro residents can come fill sandbags for their homes at Demers Centre Municipal garage

3 May 2023 à 2:57 pm

The municipalities of L’Île-aux-Allumettes, Chichester and Sheenboro issued a press release Tuesday (May 2) concerning the situation of the Ottawa River. According to the Municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, multiple private roads are closed as a result of rising water levels. “We ask that people respect the road signs and do not use these roads unless absolutely […]


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Situation in Campbell’s Bay: 3 houses flooded, road closed

3 May 2023 à 1:34 pm

Updated on 3 May 2023 à 2:59 pm

The Municipality of Campbell’s Bay is advising residents to reduce their water usage and to avoid parts of Second Street and River Road, due to the rising levels of the Ottawa River. Director General Sarah Bertrand explained that they currently have three houses inundated on River Road, which are being protected with sand dikes. No […]


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Outaouais Public Health: Flood safety recommdations

3 May 2023 à 10:20 am

The santé publique (public health) division of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais released a ‘precautionary measures’ guideline to residents who may be dealing with flooding in the region. In brief: Check to see if the tap water is drinkable. If you own a well, consider the water to […]


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L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet monitoring flood waters, one residence evacuated

3 May 2023 à 9:52 am

The increased levels of the Ottawa River are under close surveillance in L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet. Mayor Jean-Louis Corriveau expressed concern about the increase in the level of the river in the last few hours. “We monitor very closely and our employees inspect the roads regularly,” Corriveau said. So far one residence has been evacuated. Chemin des Outaouais, […]


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Several roads flooded in Waltham

3 May 2023 à 9:32 am

Updated on 3 May 2023 à 3:01 pm

The Municipality of Waltham is also affected by the floods affecting the Pontiac during this spring freshet period.  Director General Fern Roy told CHIP 101.9 that some streets were now off-limits, given their condition. A residence was also evacuated in this municipality which had been hard hit in 2019. Roy asked the citizens of Waltham […]


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