News

Pontiac country musician Eldon Ostrom recently released an album to celebrate 50 years in the music scene. The album, entitled “Me & My Boys” is a big one, two discs featuring several dozen classic tunes from George Strait to Ottawa Valley legend Mac Beattie, as well as several square dances and breakdowns. Ostrom said that […]

The vaccination rate in the Pontiac local service network (RLS) has lagged behind the average for the rest of the province as well as the rest of the Outaouais. According to data from regional health authority CISSSO, 74% of residents have their first dose, compared to 85.5% across Quebec, while 68% of Pontiacers have two […]

Each year, the annual activity report for the PPJ cycling trail is presented to the council of mayors, giving the rundown on the state of the former rail bed that stretches from L’Isle-aux-Allumettes to Bristol. MRC Pontiac engineer Kim Lesage spoke with CHIP 101.9 about the 2021 report, which was adopted at the meeting last […]

At a press conference yesterday (January 25) Premier François Legault announced that several public health restrictions would be easing, starting next week. Indoor dining was one of the activities that will resume on Monday January 31, with limits on tables to four people from different addresses or two family bubbles. Vaccination passports will also be […]

The saga surrounding the relaunch of the Davidson mill has taken a new turn. The municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract initiated foreclosure proceedings yesterday with the numbered company that currently owns the site, claiming they are owed $469,092 in unpaid taxes dating back to 2007. The seizure targets several lots located a 79 rue Thomas-Lefebvre in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. […]

A Bristol artisan was recently given a promotion, taking on the prestigious title of Dominion Sculptor of Canada. Having worked for several years as an assistant to outgoing Dominion Sculptor Phil White, John-Philippe Smith said that he was excited to take on the prestigious role. He is the sixth person to hold the title since […]

The Chutes Coulonge, in partnership with the Coopérative Aventure Hélianthe, have opened snowshoeing trails through the forest around the park. Director General André Piché invited the public to make a reservation on the co-op’s website. CHIP101.9 · Clip – André Piché – trail Day passes are $5 while individuals can get season passes for $30, […]

The Quebec Federation of Municipalities (FQM) recently revealed the composition of their new administrative council, the 47 officials elected by their peers representing all the regions of Quebec. For the Outaouais region, the administrators were: – Luc Desjardins, the mayor of Ripon – Chantal Lamarche, warden of MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau “On behalf of the FQM, I […]

Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the Pontiac for Tuesday (January 25) night and Wedesday morning, as wind chill values of -38 to -40 are expected overnight. “Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Dress warmly. Dress in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be […]

The newspaper Le Devoir devoted a page in their January 22 edition for an article on outdoor tourism in the Pontiac. The piece by Nathalie Schneider highlights the Davidson forest and a route offered by the Coopérative Aventure Hélianthe. The co-op offers the “Coureurs des bois” package, a three-day guided hiking loop that is suitable […]