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The government of Quebec recently published the revised map of the special intervention zone as part of the decree to prevent, among other things, the construction and renovation of residences in specific areas (Flood zones.) The new adjustments made to the map have still struck controversy among several municipalities in the Pontiac. Notably: L’Isle-aux Allumettes […]

The signs that the federal elections are on our doorstep have begun to surface as the various candidates are increasingly active on social media. One of the signs is the current Pontiac MP, Liberal William Amos, went door-to-door last weekend and the Conservative candidate for the Pontiac, Dave Blackburn calling him out on Facebook over […]

The MRC Pontiac issued a call for tenders for the collection, transportation and disposal of household waste. The offer must be submitted by a supplier established in Quebec. The supplier must not be a person who participated in the creation the contract. Description The MRC Pontiac, hereinafter referred to as [MRC], requests bids for the […]

Last Friday, the Pontiac MP William Amos sent a letter to the Minister responsible for Outaouais, Mathieu Lacombe, in which he expressed the concerns of Pontiac people towards the government’s Special interventions Zone (ZIS). In the letter, Amos said that the government has also been proactive in providing compensation by offering advance payments to the […]

The CHIP 101.9 journalist Élizabeth Séguin was part of the Quebec delegation that participated in the Festival international de journalisme in Couthures-sur-Garonne in France. She had many meetings during her stay, including one with the local mayor who said they were also struggling with flood problems. The interview with the mayor of Couthures-sur-Garonne, Jean-Michel Moreau, […]

The Otter Lake Thorne Fire department responded to a fire at Escapade Eskimo on Friday at approximately 5am. The investigation is currently underway. The department has already determined the location of the beginning of the fire but not the cause as of yet. As confirmed by the Fire Chief, Denis Chaussé, there were no injuries […]

The Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, further explained her plan for household waste in the Ottawa, Gatineau and the areas surrounding Pontiac region, in order to created energy and, according to the Warden, some 50 jobs in the region. She joined Eric O’Brien yesterday, Monday July 15th, live during ‘The Drive’: Jane Toller […]

It would seem that a fake Facebook account was created identifying themselves at The Pontiac MP William Amos. That’s what he (The real Will Amos) said yesterday on his Facebook page, mentioning that people had to be careful. This fake Facebook account uses the name and photo of William Amos to ask people in the […]

Taxpayers of the Commission scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais will receive their school tax information soon, based on municipal data assessment for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2019 and ending June 30th, 2020. The mailing date is August 6th, 2019 and the deadline for the 1st payment is September 6th, 2019 and December 5th for the […]

Hundreds of fish were found dead on the shores of the Ottawa River in the far south of the Pontiac riding. CHIP 101.9 talked to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, (ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs ) Caroline Bujol, who explained the situation in details; In an […]