Author: Eric O'Brien
Two women from the Pontiac region were honoured this past week by MP Sophie Chatel with medals commemorating the coronation of King Charles III. Gene O’Brien and Rhonda Perry were among the citizens recognized for their numerous contributions to community life in their corners of the Pontiac. Both told CHIP 101.9 that they were honoured […]
CHIP 101.9 will once again be taking part in the Leucan Outaouais Chefs’ Challenge, a major fundraising event for an organization that supports children with cancer and their families. This year, for the third year in a row, half of the funds raised will be donated to the Maison Papillon Enfants et familles project, a […]
A Fort-Coulonge man was arrested and could be facing drug and weapons charges after police raided a home on rue Colton in Fort-Coulonge early this morning (March 13). In a statement, police wrote that they began the investigation following a tip from the public. The man, 26, was arrested and released with a promise to […]
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Congratulations to our 8 winners chosen at random for the Easter coloring contest Veronica Hearty Jasmine Lafond Grayson Lacroix Liam Laverdure Will Kenney Kamille Rivest Charles Renaud Arianne Bélair
The non-profit organization Écoute Agricole marked its 10th anniversary last month, celebrating their contributions to the agricultural community of western Quebec. Staff celebrated the milestone at its annual fundraising gala, which brought in a staggering $114,000. President Caroline Alary explained that the organization offers frontline mental health services to farmers and agricultural workers. Clients either […]
Écoute Agricole President Caroline Alary discusses the organization’s 10th anniversary.
The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Council 7221 of Monseigneur Pilon Assembly invite you to their traditional walleye dinner on Saturday, March 29th at 5:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort-Coulonge. This invitation is extended to the entire community. Pierre Bourrassa, loyal navigator of the 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus […]
Last week, the Sûreté du Québec asked for the public’s help in finding a man from the Gatineau Valley who has been missing since December. Peter Miness (who goes by Junior), 48, of Kazabazua, was last seen on December 4 in Kaz, travelling on foot. Police say he could be wearing camouflage cargo pants or […]
The CLSC Pontiac Foundation will be hosting celebrated singer Sylvain Beauchamp at the Pontiac Conference Centre in Fort-Coulonge in the coming weeks as a fundraiser for the organization. Foundation President Anne Amyotte, along with Beauchamp himself, stopped by CHIP 101.9’s studios to discuss the upcoming spectacle, which will take place on Saturday April 5, with […]