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Aware that confinement can have a negative impact on the health of seniors, the FADOQ Network believes that the easing of the rules will generate positive effects, provided that those with a medical condition who feel reassured by containment measures. The FADOQ Network recalls the importance of acting with caution when reducing constraints because the […]

Although several measures have been eased with public health recommendations, it is still too early to organize gatherings with several people from different residences. The National Director of Public Health, Dr. Horacio Arruda, believes that the risks of transmission of the virus are still too great. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Horacio Arruda – Ce n’est […]

The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, indicated that 11,200 workers in the health care system are missing in the province. Full-time workers, in particular, are sorely lacking. During his press briefing, Tuesday, François Legault launched a new appeal for help, especially full time, in CHSLDs. He asks employees who have finished their quarantine to return […]

The minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers in Quebec, Marguerite Blais, took some responsibility for the crisis unfolding in the CHSLDs, but added that the cuts made by the Liberal government of Philippe Couillard have damaged the centers accommodation. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Marguerite Blais – Responsabilité Marguerite Blais was also minister Responsible for […]

The Government of Quebec has widened access for families to people at the end of their lives. For the Minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers, Marguerite Blais, this ease of the measures for residents of palliative care units is a question of human dignity. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Marguerite Blais – Soins palliatifs Visits […]

The Quebec government held a press briefing today to update citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 across Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report was presented to summarize the briefing and its […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.

The Western Québec School Board (WQSB) issued a press release on its website addressing the Quebec government’s plan for reopening preschools, elementary schools and daycare centers on May 11 in cold regions such as the Outaouais. ”Western Québec wishes to make clear that while it respects the provincial directive to reopen elementary schools, it remains […]

A new survey is available on the chipfm.com home page for CHIP 101.9 readers and listeners, on a new question concerning the Pontiac. This month we are asking your opinion on the most recent announcements from the Government of Quebec, including the upcoming lifting of roadside checks. “Do you believe that the Quebec government made […]

CHIP 101.9 radio bingo was presented for the first time since March last night. The radio was authorized to restart the bingos, however, the safety of all our players and supporters remain our priority. We would therefore like to reiterate that the government’s sanitary measures are still in place and that it is imperative that […]