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L’Isle-aux-Allumettes: asking its citizens not to throw non-decomposable objects into the sewer system
The municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes is advising its’ residents that use their wastewater treatment services that non-decomposable objects have been found in the sewer system. The sewage plant staff must constantly manage the presence of objects in the wastewater that should not be there, including a “large accumulation of wet wipes and paper towels throughout the […]
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Mathieu Cyr: a laughing success!
A lot of positive energy during comedian Mathieu Cyr show on Wednesday night on the stage at Sieur-de-Coulonge High School. The comedian, who presented his first one-man show titled ”Le chaînon manquant “, delivered a refreshing and personalized performance to the 70 spectators who came for the occasion. CHIP met with him after to get […]
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CISSSO : Jean Hébert fired
Health Minister Danielle McCann fired the CEO of the Centre intégré de Santé et Services Sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais, Jean Hébert. The Outaouais’ Deputy President and Executive Director, Josée Filion, will take over the position. Recall that Hébert was appointed back in 2015 where, at the time, Gaétan Barrette was Minister of Health. For several […]
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Warden Jane Toller insists on transparency
During the meeting held yesterday at the MRC Pontiac, the Warden of the MRC Jane Toller was questioned by CHIP 101,9, in regards to the different reports broadcasted on CHIP pertaining to the Biomass Conversion Center(CVB) in the Pontiac. Jane Toller responded by emphasizing the importance of transparency to the public: Also, during this meeting, […]
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MRC Pontiac; a translator to answer complaints at the OQLF
Last night at the meeting of the mayors of the MRC Pontiac, an MRC employee had been put in to the new role of interpreter to be able to offer French-speaking citizens answers to any of their questions in their languages . In the future, the MRC Pontiac will have an interpreter during meetings of […]
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Mathieu Cyr performing at the ESSC auditorium
The Pontiac will be welcoming comedian Mathieu Cyr as part of his “Le chaînon manquant” tonight, at 8pm in the auditorium at Sieur-de-Coulonge. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, he gave us a preview of his show to come: Tickets for Mathieu Cyr’s show are available at $25, here at CHIP or at the MRC […]
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Cancellation of the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce General Meeting
The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce cancelled its next general meeting, which was scheduled for Thursday, February 21st to a later, undetermined, date. The members of the organization invited citizens to watch the next communications of the Chamber in order to know information about the next General Assembly.
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Successful night for the Flying fathers
Over 400 people were in attendance at the Centre des Loisirs des Draveurs, in the municipality of Fort-Coulonge to watch the Flying Fathers take on a team of students and teachers from École Sieur-de-Coulonge high school. As a reminder, the Flying Fathers is a hockey team comprised of catholic priests that travel across North America […]
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TRGIRTO meeting: other threats to road closures
At the meeting held by the Table régionale de gestion intégrée des ressources et du territoire public de l’Outaouais (TRGIRTO) on public forest management in the region on Monday in Campbell’s Bay, a resident of the municipality of Otter Lake was on site to address his concerns; Other local citizens, such as Ronald Godin of […]
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ESSC vs Flying Fathers
Students and teachers from Sieur-de-Coulonge High School will face off against the “Flying Fathers”, a hockey team composed of Catholic priests, on Tuesday, February 19th. The Flying Fathers travel across North America to play hockey while raising money for different causes. Father Justin, from the St-Pierre Parish in Fort-Coulonge and also a member of the […]
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