Author: Marie Gionet
Waltham Fire Chief Larry Perry talks about celebrating the department’s 50th anniversary. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Larry Perry – Waltham FD 50th
Over the weekend, Marie Gionet, the host of CHIP 101.9’s lunch hour show Midis avec Marie was named the “Host or cultural columnist of the year – regional market” at the Rencontres de l’ADISQ, held in Quebec City. The ADISQ is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the independent music industry in Quebec. Though Gionet […]
On Thursday evening (November 10), the MRC Pontiac council of mayors met for a special meeting to name engineer Kim Lesage as the interim director general. The move came just under a week after former Director General Bernard Roy resigned abruptly on Friday. The meeting was attended by a majority of mayors or their pro-mayors […]
Within the next few weeks, the Commonwealth Plywood Sawmill in Rapides-des-Joachim will be reopening. Several positions will be available. We are looking for an Electrician, Electrical Mechanics, a Saw Filer, Grade and general labourers What we are offering: • Permanent, full-time, day positions; • Salaries vary by role and experience; • Paid weekly; • Full […]
Regional health authority CISSSO closed the COVID vaccination site in the RA hall in Campbell’s Bay today (November 14). Speaking with CHIP 101.9, spokesperson Patricia Rhéume noted that there were several other locations throughout the Pontiac where vaccinations were offered: CLSCs throughout the region (Quyon, Shawville, Chapeau and Fort-Coulonge). The following are the schedules for […]
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The residents of Fort-Coulonge, as well as some sectors of Mansfield will be breathing a sigh of relief, as the town’s months-long boil-water advisory has been lifted as of today (November 14). The municipality issued a press release this afternoon confirming that the town’s water was safe to consume. The boil advisory was initially put […]
The progress of a planned seniors home in Shawville is hinging on an environmental assessment that’s been sent to the provincial Environment Ministry. David Gillespie, who took over the presidency of the Villa James Shaw committee earlier this year, explained that they required an assessment of the property where the home is planned, located at […]
In the wake of Dominique Anglade’s abrupt departure as the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on Monday, there has been much speculation as to who will take the helm in her place. Pontiac MNA André Fortin, who is currently the only Liberal representative outside the Montreal area, hinted at a possible run today as […]
