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The provincial government has reversed its decision to reduce the amount that pharmacies are reimbursed for administering COVID-19 vaccines. As Marc Aufranc, the proprietor of the Familiprix pharmacy in Shawville told CHIP 101.9 last week, he was not able to administer vaccines after the government lowered the reimbursement per dose by $5, from $17.10 on […]

MRC Pontiac has issued a press release warning motorists in the TNO Lac-Nigault region that the Picanoc Road is closed to traffic at kilometre 22.6 because of water on the road surface. “We ask that residents please avoid driving in this area,” the statement reads. “We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you informed […]

L’École des Petit-Ponts had benefitted from the arrival of three trainees from Belgium, who will be in the Pontiac for a period of approximately one month. Two of the three interns, Élise Dudant and Célie Renson, visited the CHIP 101.9 studios to discuss their experience at the Pavillon Saint-Anne on Île-du-Grand-Calumet and at l’Envolée in […]

The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board issued a press release on Friday (April 8) indicating that while the levels of the river are up due to the spring thaw, there are no signs indicating severe flooding at this time. The ORRPB acknowledges that there is a possibility of minor flooding in low-lying areas, but indicated […]

The government has reversed its decision to reduce the amount allocated to pharmacies for the vaccination against COVID-19. Some pharmacies, like Familiprix Marc Aufranc had told CHIP 101.9 that they would not be able to continue offering COVID-19 vaccinations after the government reduced its contribution by $5 for each patient. This decision was reversed and […]

*04.12 3:23 p.m. This story has been updated from its original version to include the fact that Fortin presented the petition from MRC Pontiac on April 1.* The provincial Liberal Party is trying to reverse a controversial amendment to Bill 96, the province’s language law overhaul, that their own MNA introduced. The change at the […]

CHIP 101.9 spoke with a residential appraiser, Carl Provencher of the FQM évaluation, to learn more about how the value of residential properties is established. As Provencher explained, in the Pontiac, it is the market that influences the amount of appraisals. When the owners judge that the amounts do not correspond to the amount that […]

Some pharmacies have decided to not continue their vaccination operations against COVID-19 due to a government decision to reduce the amount paid per patient. This is the case for Marc Aufranc, the owner of the Familiprix Pharmacy in Shawville, who said that he would continue to offer vaccinations, just not for COVID-19. He said that […]

Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for the Pontiac region today (April 7) and tomorrow, due to heavy rainfall amounting to between 25 and 50 mm. “Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible,” the statement reads. “Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall […]

The Pontiac Artists Association is adding a boutique to the Stone School Gallery in Portage-du-Fort to offer local artists a venue to sell their wares. According to newly-elected PAA President Cheryl Beillard, the project is set to start this summer and will be open four days a week. The shop will sell a wide variety […]