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Municipalities in the region have been advised by the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board that water levels are expected to increase in the area. Tomorrow, the expected rainfall could reach up to 55 mm and, combined with snowmelt, could have a significant impact on water levels. This is the case in the municipality of Mansfield […]

At the most recent council meeting of the municipality of Fort-Coulonge, concerns were raised by local citizens and politicians about the possibility of the Caisse Populaire des Rivières de Pontiac’s Fort-Coulonge office moving. CHIP 101.9 was on site to record what was said. In an interview this week, the CEO of the Caisse Populaire des […]

The MRC Pontiac invites the public to participate in consultations on a derogation from the Règlement d’aménagement durable des forêts du domaine de l’État (RADF), in collaboration with the Table régionale de gestion intégrée des ressources et du territoire (TRGIRTO) between April 15th and May 29th. This derogation aims to improve the mosaic and protective […]

Recently, the idea establishing a bridge between the Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield community and l’Ile-du-Grand-Calumet has seemingly resurfaced. A former councillor of the municipality of Fort-Coulonge, Benoit Paré, during an interview with CHIP 101,9, talked the original ideas and steps that were taken at the time of the project’s conception, back in 1980s: The full interview with Benoit […]

CHIP 101.9 recently spoke with the communications department of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSS de l’Outaouais) regarding the procedures to follow to announce an interruption of service. It was mentioned that an announcement of a service failure occurs when the CISSSO sees an imminent risk. According to them, […]

The ‘Amis du Sault-des-Chats’ group announced that Anita Tenasco, the Director of the Kitigan Zibile Educational Services, will give a presentation on May 26th. Her lecture entitled “Anishinabeg Algonquin History & Current Issues” will focus on the history of the Anishinabeg nation and current challenges. Note that the conference will be held in the Municipality […]

During the Car Rally, which took place last weekend at the Pontiac Cup in benefit of the Centre des Loisirs Draveurs, Lucienne Laporte Denault and Michele Bertrand won the first place. Overall, 68 people participated in the Rally over the weekend. The organizers have already invited the participants to next year’s event.

The CISSS de l’Outaouais announced the reopening of the cafeteria at the Pontiac Hospital, completely renovated. Citizens are invited to discover what this new menu has to offer. They’re open from Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 1:15pm. Closed last year due to major renovations, the Pontiac Hospital Food Service is now the producing center […]

The fourth edition of Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield Country Festival is preparing to welcome many talented artists and many visitors from across Quebec, including a larger emphasis on inviting local residents. According to one of the organizers, Phil Denault, for the opening night of Thursday, May 30th, residents from Fort-Coulonge-Mansfield will be able to attend for free: The […]

The organization Phare Ouest is preparing to conclude its film screenings ‘Cinéma Répertoire’ for 2018-2019, presenting the documentary “La terre vue du cœur “, to the public on April 24th. A production of Iolanda Cardin-Rossignol featuring scientist Hubert Reeves. The documentary will deal with the environment and the planet. From Phare Ouest, Louis Harvey, gave […]