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The Warden of the MRC Pontiac gave an update regarding COVID-19.

The Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller said she was in favor of closing the border between Quebec and Ontario. She reiterated Wednesday that she is worried that people crossing the Ottawa River and the consequences that this situation could have for Pontiac residents. Click here to listen to the full daily update from […]

As announced by the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, last week, Canadians abroad must come home before the boarders close. The owner of Esprit Rafting and Pontiac resident, Jim Coffey, began the trip home from Mexico Tuesday. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, Coffey explained how he is planing to limit is social interactions […]

During her daily update, the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, said she was worried to have heard testimonies from merchants, who saw customers not respecting the measures of the government of Quebec. Among other things, she cited that a resident returning from abroad came into a local store to get a case of […]

CHIP 101.9 is not spared from the impacts COVID-19: the Pontiac community radio has suspends its radio bingo until further notice. The bingo host, Nathalie Denault, addressed the bingo players: For players who won a prize during the latest radio bingo, sanitary measures have been put in place to ensure a safe pickup. The winners […]

Cases of attempted fraud have been reported after the Federal governments announcement Wednesday of financial assistance available to workers whose jobs were affected by COVID-19. During his daily press briefing, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, denounced the attempts of fraudsters against people in precarious financial situations. The scams have taken on the form […]

The local food bank, Bouffe Pontiac, noted during the month of March a significant increase in families (14 families), who will now be helped by the organization’s services. The general manager, Kim Laroche, informed CHIP 101.9 that those who wish to help with the distribution of food to seniors aged 60 and over can give […]

The most recent update of the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Quebec is now risen to 1,629. Of these, 106 are hospitalized, including 43 are in intensive care. There are a total of 8 deaths reported in the province. In the Outaouais, there are 16 people confirmed. To learn more about the coronavirus, the public […]

Enrollment in kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year (4 and 5 year old) has started at the Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Board (CSHBO). Certain modifications have been made to the registration methods, taking into account the exceptional circumstances surrounding COVID-19. Parents can now enroll their child by leaving a message on the voicemail of their local school. […]

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) reported their first confirmed case of COVID-19 within the Renfrew County, a 90-year-old woman who lives in a retirement home. According to the information obtained, she has not traveled recently. The woman is currently hospitalized at Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH), where she was tested on March 23rd […]