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The MRC Pontiac is currently experiencing technical difficulties with their telephone system. Citizens are encouraged to contact their staff members by email until the issue is resolved. The MRC Pontiac Strategic Communications Advisor, Colleen Jones, invited citizens to visit their person’s directory: MRC Pontiac Directory CHIP101.9 · Interview – Colleen Jones – Problems with the […]

Pontiac MP William Amos summarized the most recent programs announced by his government to support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. He returned to the announcement of protected areas in the Pontiac, for which a consultation was announced last June. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Will Amos – Protected areas on the Noire […]

The CISSS de l’Outaouais offers walk-in screening at the Screening Clinic (CDD) located at 135, boulevard Saint-Raymond. The clinic now welcomes people wishing to be tested. The CISSS de l’Outaouais also reminds that Covid-19 is still circulating in the community. This COVID-19 walk-in screening offer is in addition to the screenings with an appointment still […]

Following the Quebec government’s announcement to make it compulsory to wear face cover in closed or partially covered public places, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais informs the population that this measure also applies to all of its facilities. People aged 12 and over who come to CISSS Outaouais facilities […]

The Quebec government has announced an investment of $ 14.3 million to support the forestry industry, that was hit hard since the closure of the Fortress plant in Thurso. In an interview with CHIP 1019, the Minister responsible for the Outaouais Mathieu Lacombe indicated that it was still a temporary aid to support the forest […]

With major heat waves passing through the Pontiac over recent weeks, anl issue has arised for farmers in the Pontiac and surrounding regions. The lack of precipitation due to the heat wave has put a lot of stress on farmers to crop this season and therefore have enough hay to feed their cattle this winter. […]

Even if the last few days have brought rain in the Pontiac, many farmers are worried that some people are thinking of selling their animals. This was explained by Denis Dubeau, a farmer from Litchfield. CHIP101.9 · Local 18 juillet Despite the sunny weather and the lack of precipitation, the situation is still less important […]

The War Amps Association’s amputee program aims to raise awareness this summer about the dangers of lawn mower accidents, which they say happen too often. Program director Louis Bourassa, who himself was amputated due to a lawn mower accident at the age of four, Bourassa said there is a tendency to become less aware of […]

The Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac in Litchfield opened its annual sale of vegetables this week. The director general of the garden, Martin Riopel, explained how the kiosk is scheduled to be open this season in accordance with the COVID-19 Pandemic. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Martin Riopel – 1 Due to COVID-19, certain measures have been […]

Residents of the municipality of Clarendon gathered in front of the municipal office yesterday, July 14, to protest the installation of septic system on the beach in Sand Bay. Demonstrators, such as Randy Russel, criticized the municipality for the installation of the system, which they say has had negative consequences for the residents who wish […]