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**This story has been updated from its original version to include the response from the MRC** 02.08 Owners of commercial buildings in the Pontiac, but particularly in Fort-Coulonge, were surprised by the new assessment roll, which saw some properties jump in valuation by several hundred thousand dollars and even more than double their assessment in […]

The Goverment of Québec as announced $640,767 in new funding for four Quad cluds and five snowmobile clubs in the Outaouais region to support them and to allow them to improve safety practices. In the Pontiac, Club Quad du Pontiac will receive $46,154, l’Association des motoneigistes de Pontiac inc. is be getting $132, 313 and the […]

Given the winter conditions of late, Outaouais Public Health decided to remind residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide. The CISSS de l’Outaouais explained the carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless toxic gas, which does not irritate the the eyes or lungs. ”Breathing carbon monoxide can be very dangerous for your health and is potentially […]

Clarendon Mayor Ed Walsh talk to CHIP 101.9 about the municipality’s budget for 2022, which passed in January. This year, the tax rate remained stable at 60 cents per $100 of assessment with expenses and revenues balanced at $3,129,862 and $163,890 taken from the surplus. The large share of income came from taxes and transfers, […]

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais wishes to inform the public that as of today (February 3), those aged 5 years and over can receive their 1st, 2nd or booster dose at the following walk-in vaccination clinics without an appointment: – Campbell’s Bay Recreation Centre : Monday, Wednesday and Friday […]

Springtime is usually seen as the season of floods. But for the past several years, residents of Green Lake and the road bordering the Black River in Waltham have seen access to their properties become difficult because of winter inundations. On Friday last week, the Ministry of Transport closed the bridge on the river to […]

Two people have been arrested following a police raid on a home in Davidson on February 1. Following a search at a residence on rue Thomas-Lefebvre in Mansfield, the police seized more than 230 methamphetamine tablets, more than 85 grams of cannabis, 10 grams of hashish, 2 prohibited weapons, ammunition and $2,175 in cash. A […]

This week is Suicide Prevention Week. The AutonHomme Pontiac organization organizes several activities during this week to promote life. AutonHomme Pontiac General Manager, Tyler Ladouceur, and Life Advocacy Officer, Kim Laroche, spoke at CHIP 101.9 about the importance of mental health and listening to others . CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Tyler Ladouceur et Kim Laroche […]

The Ministry of Forestry, Fauna and Parks has released the results of the hunt for white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, black bears and moose for 2021 in Quebec. The biologist responsible for wildlife management in the Outaouais, André Dumont, said the most recent season, particularly for hunting white-tailed deer and wild turkeys, was an excellent harvest […]

The arena in Fort-Coulonge officially reopened on Monday, January 31, 2022, for 18 year-olds and younger under Québec’s new public health guidelines. The Coopérative du Centre des loisirs des Draveurs will also be able to welcome back in adults as soon as February 14th. However, the reality for the arena in Fort-Coulonge could have been […]