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Approximately 350 people made their way to the Campbell’s Bay Recreation Center yesterday afternoon to voice their opinion at the public consultation regarding the changes in the flood zones. The map outlining the new flood zones in question, which was published by the government earlier this week, has raised concerns of citizens and elected officials […]

With amount of heat expected in the forecast for the next couple of days, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) issued recommendations to the population in regards to the risk associated with extreme heat, prevention measures and detection methods. To learn more, you can visit the CISSSO’s Website or […]

Following the unveiling of the programming for this year’s Festival international du cinéma des femmes de Fort-Coulonge (FICFFC), which will take place from August 9th to 11th, CHIP 101.9 spoke to the main organizer, Suzanne Vallières-Nollet, to learn more about the activities that will be held during this second edition. The full interview with Suzanne […]

The MRC Pontiac has issued a brief to the Quebec Ministry of Tourism, in which it presents a reflection of the economic growth strategy for the tourism industry in the Pontiac for 2020-2025. The strategic communications advisor at the MRC, Jérémi Vaillancourt, who coordinated the brief, explained the objectives in presenting it to the ministry. […]

Citizens and elected officials in the Pontiac region still have a chance to voice their opinions regarding the boundaries of the new “special intervention zone”, as partly implemented by the Government of Quebec during today’s public consultation. The Warden of the MRC, Jane Toller, told CHIP in an interview that, on behalf of the MRC, […]

July 6&7: The Café, along with Artistes de la Rivière will have their annual Strawberry Shortcake/luncheon(by donation), 11-3 for Kenyan orphanage, July 6&7, 29 Mill St, Portage du Fort. A reminder that this will be the final weekend of the Fr. Tanguay’s Silent Art Auction & ends Sunday @4pm. Take a historic Plaque Tour with […]

The Board of Commissioners of the Commission scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSHBO) appointed Normand Beaupré on June 26th as coordinator of the Adult Education and Vocational Training and Service Department. material and technological resources. “Mr. Beaupré distinguished himself by his team spirit and his desire to undertake and carry out projects,” said a press release published […]

The Government of Quebec will hold a public consultation session concerning the draft law that was adopted by the government, which modifies flood zones by calling it a special intervention zone (ZIS), in order to have better management of flood zones. The Director General of the direction générale de l’urbanisme, de l’aménagement du territoire et […]

The George Bryson Cultural House announced on its Facebook page earlier this week that, for this summer, there will be a food service available on site. The meals will be prepared by a chef from Thursday to Sunday between 11am and 2pm. In addition to the new food service, visits will be done on site. […]

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) presented a check for $ 1000 to Onslow Elementary School in Quyon to support its school nutrition program. “No child should go to school on an empty stomach,” said Michael Hoffort, President and CEO of FCC. “That’s why every year we join with our industry partners to tackle the problem of […]