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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais expresses its readiness to face the first case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the region. According to the organization’s public health consultant, Dr. Carol McConnery, it’s only a matter of time before a case is confirmed in the Outaouais: A first case was identified […]

Hydro Quebec met with the Mayors of the MRC Pontiac, Wednesday, to present the lasted details acquired during a study conducted in the region on the hydro infrastructure and quality of services offered in the MRC. During the meeting, the Advisor – Community Relations representing Hydro Québec in the Pontiac, Alain Paquette, talked about the […]

CORONAVIRUS – A statement was made earlier today by the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, regarding new mandatory measures in place to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) within Québec. These measures will have an impact on various events in the Pontiac in the coming days. The conference named: Vieillir et mourir en […]

CHIP 101.9 obtained more information regarding the closure of the Pontiac Eco-centre (1975 chemin du Lac-des-Loups) on January 24th. The Assistant Director General of the municipality of Pontiac, Geneviève Latulippe: This restructuring will be done over an indefinite period. Though, Latulippe says she is hoping to reach an agreement with a new supplier in the […]

The Québec government issued a general information package regarding the new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, to organizations and the media. This document contains general preventive measures, hygiene, and border restrictions and information: – Wash your hands often with warm running water and soap for at least 20 seconds – Use an alcohol-based disinfectant if you […]

The Chef of Les Flavoureux, Raphaël Morneau-Bérubé presented the menu that he will prepare for the Défi des Chefs Leucan Outaouais, this will be based on four main ingredients: beef, rosemary, cabbage and blueberries. Morneau-Bérubé also talked about the ingredients, which were drawn at random during the announcement of the Défi des Chefs in February. […]

The Fort-Coulonge municipal council is inviting its residents to a public information session on a by-law which would allow certain off-road vehicles to circulate on municipal roads. The meeting will take place on Monday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort-Coulonge Golden Age Club (566 rue Baume).

The Public security of the MRC des Collines de l’Outaouais has revealed the identities of the two victims of the fatal collision which occurred Sunday on highway 148 in the Quyon sector. They were identified as Todd Vibert, 23, of Campbell’s Bay, and Karine Marion, 22, of Fort-Coulonge. According to the Public security of the […]

The public works department of the Municipality of Pontiac started its annual road inspections in anticipation of the spring melt, which presents certain difficulties for cars during this period. Road repair work will be carried out as soon as conditions allow. The Assistant Director General of the municipality of Pontiac, Geneviève Latulippe, explained that levelling […]

After securing a spot in the finals on Saturday, the Pontiac Comets will now face Maniwaki in a best 7 for the championship. Looking at the final series, the CHIP 101.9 newsroom spoke to the Pontiac native player Connor Romain, who talked about what he is expecting for the next round of the playoffs. The […]