News

March 8, 2023 – For International Women’s Day, CHIP 101.9 spoke to Julie Bourdon, the President of the Women’s Commission and Governance of the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ), and Mayor of Granby. In the interview Bourdon talked about the challenges and issues related to women participating in local government and their representation on […]

The MNA for Îles-de-la-Madeleine and health and social services critic for the Parti Québécois, Joël Arseneau, denounced what he describes as the negative effects of the Optilab project, which centralizes laboratory tests and diminishes hospital autonomy. “The fears we’ve expressed for years are being materialize today and the impacts on patients in regional hospitals are […]

Revenu Québec wants to make their taxe services better known and help low-income individuals and families take advantage of this tax season. As a government body that is qualified as an indispensable ally for citizens in fulfilling their tax obligations, Revenu Québec says it is in the best position to answer any questions people may […]

A few hours before the tabling of the budget in Ottawa, the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) and the Chambre de commerce de Gatineau called for better government efficiency. “For the FCCQ and the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce (CCG), the 2023-2024 federal budget should aim to restore the effectiveness of government action, […]

Two Pontiac athletes won silver at the Québec Games in Rivière-du-Loup. The two Outaouais delegates Téo Chalitta of Shawville and Aude Croteau of Luskville (Municipality of Pontiac) won silver in the team Trampoline and Gymnastics Omnium events. The Quebec Games in Rivière-du-Loup are currently underway and will end on March 11.  

The Municipality of Pontiac is hoping to see a new country festival lay down roots in town this summer.  During its latest council meeting on March 07, the Pontiac municipal council resolved to dedicate $35,000 in a cash advancement to the preperation and organization of the Pontiac Country Festival. The event will be headed by […]

The Pontiac Cup will be back this year on April 7 to 9. The 3 on 3 ice hockey tournament, whose proceeds are donated to the Center de loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite, will be back with three divisions : A, B and a Womens devision. Registrations can be made by emailing coupepontiaccup@gmail.com. The […]

After years of waiting, the construction of the Caisse Desjardins des Rivières de Pontiac new  building in Mansfield kicked off Wednesday (March 1). The director of the Caisse, Stéphane Labine, was visibly happy to see that the firm CAMA was finally getting the new location’s construction underway. “It’s going really well, and I think our […]

The Comets Midget team (U 18) had a big win last night (February 28) in Eganville, taking down the home team 4 to 1, to end their series of 4 games in 4 nights. During the round robin format for the playoffs, the Midget Comets finished with a record of 4 wins and 2 ties, […]

Regional non-profit group Ski at School will hosting several events in Bristol for March break, providing cross-country ski equipment and training for everyone to enjoy. Ski at School provides training sessions and equipment in schools across the Pontiac region and beyond in order to promote exercise as well as exploration of the trails and terrain […]