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The Government of Canada is committed to providing the Canadian Armed Forces with the equipment they need to do their jobs. This decision was made in the context of Canada’s Defense Policy, Protection and Security Commitments. New standard military model trucks will be delivered to them. These logistic vehicles are used to move critical equipment, […]

The Ottawa Valley chapter Canadian parks and wilderness society (CPAWS) will be holding an art exhibition this weekend in Bristol at the Cider Mills Coronation Hall. John McDonnell executive director of the Ottawa Valley chapter of CPAWS spoke to CHIP about the exhibition : On Saturday, October 6, from 2-4 a vernissage with the artists […]

A 3 pitch ball tournament will be held in the municipality of Grand Calumet Island at the Recreational Centre starting on Oct 12. The Key organizer of the tournament, Leticia Lance along with her sister Taneshia Olafson, told CHIP that this tournament is in honor of their Father who had a terrible accident recently: The […]

After the tornado hit parts of Ottawa valley, including Gatineau and the Pontiac on September 21, a lot of municipalities found themselves without power and even though the municipality of Sheenboro’s power was restored the Sunday afternoon after the Friday storm, Mayor Doris Ranger told CHIP 101,9 that if the power goes out for too […]

Pontiac MRC Warden, Jane Toller, has repeatedly looked to existing pool projects in other parts of Quebec, including Minganie, to build on the current project, which should to be built in the municipality of Fort-Coulonge. CHIP 101.9 discussed with the Warden of the MRC of Minganie, Luc Noël, to learn more about the challenges that […]

Pontiac residents are invited to participate in CHIP’s annual barbecue as part of the launch of their fall programming tomorrow, October 4 at noon, at the radio station 138 rue Principale in Fort-Coulonge. The BBQ is free for CHIP members and membership cards will be available for $ 10. Several surprises and draws will take […]

The maison de la famille du Pontiac will host a community dinner on October 11, as part of the Centraide Outaouais campaign. The event will take place at 161 rue Principale in Fort-Coulonge between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. The price is $ 12 per adult and $ 3 for children. The organization is asking […]

Tomorrow Pontiac residents are invited, to join Pontiac MRC Warden, Jane Toller, as well as event chair, Lawrence Cannon among other, for a 5 to 7 to launch the 74th Centraide Outaouais campaign. The activity will take place at the Little Red Wagon Winery, located at 65 Calumet Road West in Shawville. Snacks will be […]

The regional association of West Quebecers addressed their concerns yesterday regarding the new Coalition Avenir Quebec Government. The Director of the RAWQ, Linton Garner, told CHIP that his greatest concerne is the dissolution of English school boards: The full interview with Linton Garner is available here.

The municipality of Campbell’s Bay was accepted in the Aviva Community fund Challenge that the Mayor of Campbell’s Bay, Maurice Beauregard, says would help complete the municipalities major revitalisation Projects. You have until October 04 to submit your vote via the Avivacommunityfund.org under the Campbell’s Bay Project number 18-557. The Projects with the most Votes […]