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Local Author Luke Murphy release’s new book Wild Card
Pontiac Author Luke Murphy released another book this past weekend entitled Wild Card. The book is a sequel to the first book Luke Murphy had ever published Dead Man’s Hand. The author told CHIP about the book: Clip – Luke Murphy Wild Card is available on Amazon.ca and will be in local stores in the […]
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Mona Donnelly elected by acclamation to Grand-Calumet Island
Another councillor is on the list of people who have been elected by acclamation, this time Mona Donnelly will be the councillor for seat number 3 on Grand-Calumet Island. Candidate Marc Masseau withdrew his candidacy in the days following the end of nominations on October 6th. For Grand-Calumet Island, only two positions were elected by […]
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CISSSO public information session review
The Board of Directors of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) held a public information session last Thursday as part of their annual regional tour. A forum that allowed the public to meet with the council on subjects that concern them. Jean Hébert, President and director general says that […]
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Allumettes Island candidates receive threats
According to information gathered by CHIP 101.9, candidates of the November 5th municipal elections on Allumettes Island have been the targets of threats recently. The threats made by telephone were received shortly before the end of the submission of applications to be candidates from 2 to 6 of October. Potential candidates received telephone messages advising […]
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A new logo for l‘Établissement des Petits-Ponts
The management of l ’Établissement des Petits-Ponts launched a competition last Tuesday to find a new logo to accompany their new name. Students from the area or students who attend l’Établissement des Petits-Ponts, staff and parents and other family members of the students of l’Établissement des Petits-Ponts are invited to participate in this contest. The […]
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Environmental Committee of the Commission scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais
The Commission scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais has set up an environmental committee within its schools. The Communications Manager of the CSHBO Monia Lirette says that the committee’s job will be to educate people on their actions and attitudes: Clip – Monia Lirette The Environmental Committee will hold a number of activities throughout the year to make […]
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Alain Gagnon elected as mayor by acclamation in Bryson
The municipality of Bryson saw its mayor Alain Gagnon elected by acclamation last week. Mr. Gagnon will have to face the challenges in the coming years of balancing the budget and improving infrastructure: Clip – Alain Gagnon In 2013 Alain Gagnon had been elected over two other candidates. The complete interview with Alain Gagnon is […]
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André Fortin appointed Minister of Transport
News important yesterday on the provincial politics front for the Pontiac, MNA André Fortin made his entry into the cabinet as a Ministers. The Pontiac MNA André Fortin was named Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Vehicular Electrification during a cabinet reshuffle unveiled yesterday morning by Primer Philippe Couillard. For a few days now, his […]
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Culture Outaouais wishes to attract the attention of future elected officials
Culture Outaouais wants to draw the attention of candidates and future elected representatives to various proposals related to the arts, culture and heritage in the Outaouais. Yesterday, Culture Outaouais held a press conference at the Stone School in Portage du Fort. The President of Culture Outaouais Céline Deguise said that they have many members in […]
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Kim Cartier-Villeneuve elected by acclamation to Otter Lake
On October 6, Kim Cartier-Villeneuve was elected by acclamation as Mayor of the Municipality of Otter Lake. She said that she wanted to complete certain projects initiated in her first term especially economic and tourism development: Clip – Kim Cartier-Villeneuve She also stressed that she will continue to rely on transparency and good communication within […]
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