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A tribute to Denis Rozon
Yesterday, a 5@7 event was held in honor of Denis Rozon, the organizer of the Bristol Dryland International Dog Races and recipient of the Dollard-Morin Award last spring for his contribution to making a great event which has gained international success over the last several years. The ceremony was organized by Sport Loisir Outaouais and […]
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Culvert replacement work in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes: August 6-August 23
Culvert replacement work is taking place on Pembroke rd between King rd and 4e-Rang rd in the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes until August 23rd. The road will be closed from Monday at 5am up until Friday at 12pm. A detour has been set up on Hwy 148 and Chapeau-Waltham rd and local traffic is allowed under […]
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Municipality of Pontiac council meeting: August 13th
On Tuesday of next week, August 13th, the municipality of Pontiac will hold their monthly council meeting at 7:30pm at the Luskville Community center or 2024 hwy 148, Pontiac. Note that, the Quyon Community Center, in which the regularly held is not ready to be used as of yet.
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The Aquafolie beach, Camp des Voyageurs Tim Horton closes due to contamination
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change issued a press release this morning regarding the closure the Aquafolie Beach, Camp des Voyageurs Tim Horton, located in the municipality of Pontiac, due to high bacteriological contamination. According to the results of the lab analysis on Tuesday, August 6th, the waters at Aquafolie beach does not conform […]
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Denis Rozon honored once again
Tonight a ceremony will be held in honour of Denis Rozon, organizer of Bristol Dryland international dog races in the municipality of Bristol. Rozon recently won the Dollard-Morin Sport and Recreation Volunteer Award in “Impact Creator” category having been the most distinguished in the Outaouais. Tonight’s’ ceremony will pay tribute to Rozon for having created […]
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”More consultation on the ZIS” Will Amos
The Federal MP for the Pontiac, Will Amos, recently said that he would like more consultation with the special Intervention Zone Map. In an interview yesterday with CHIP 101.9, Amos explained why there is a need for further consultation with the ZIS. Recently, William Amos wrote a letter on July 12th, 2019, which he posted […]
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Open Letter from the minister of Environment and Climate Change
In a letter posted on social media, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and MP for the Ottawa Centre, Catherine McKenna, addressed the Ontario MLA, John Yakabuski, saying that federal, provincial and municipal governments will need to work together to address the Ottawa River Basin flood issue. She said that she is in […]
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Dudepizza: A new restaurant in Mansfield open for business
Dudepizza, a new restaurant in the municipality of Mansfield, opened last Friday. The owner, Bobby Hérault, a chef for many years, said that it has always been a dream for him to own his own restaurant. CHIP 101.9 was on site today where Hérault gave more details about the opening of the restaurant: During the […]
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Record breaking year for power outages in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes
The number of power outages in the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes would seen to have equalled the record in June of 2016, according resident David Gillespie, who has gathered detailed power outage statistics for the last ten years. It should be noted that around 50 power outages have been registered since the beginning of the year […]
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Two injured in an accident involving the Quyon ferry
An accident involving the Quyon ferry and a pontoon yesterday (Monday) at approximately 5pm. Witnessed said that there were two adults and a child on board the pontoon when the pontoon struck the Ferry. Both adults were injured in the accident, one suffering severe injuries. The Ottawa Fire Department reportedly intervened, assisted by Quebec firefighters […]
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