Author: Marie Gionet
The vaccination rate in the Pontiac local service network (RLS) has lagged behind the average for the rest of the province as well as the rest of the Outaouais. According to data from regional health authority CISSSO, 74% of residents have their first dose, compared to 85.5% across Quebec, while 68% of Pontiacers have two […]
Each year, the annual activity report for the PPJ cycling trail is presented to the council of mayors, giving the rundown on the state of the former rail bed that stretches from L’Isle-aux-Allumettes to Bristol. MRC Pontiac engineer Kim Lesage spoke with CHIP 101.9 about the 2021 report, which was adopted at the meeting last […]
MRC Pontiac engineer Kim Lesage talks about the 2021 PPJ report. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Kim Lesage – PPJ report
At a press conference yesterday (January 25) Premier François Legault announced that several public health restrictions would be easing, starting next week. Indoor dining was one of the activities that will resume on Monday January 31, with limits on tables to four people from different addresses or two family bubbles. Vaccination passports will also be […]
The saga surrounding the relaunch of the Davidson mill has taken a new turn. The municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract initiated foreclosure proceedings yesterday with the numbered company that currently owns the site, claiming they are owed $469,092 in unpaid taxes dating back to 2007. The seizure targets several lots located a 79 rue Thomas-Lefebvre in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. […]
MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller talks about vaccination rates in the region. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Jane Toller – vaccination rates
MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller talks about the obstetrics department at the Pontiac Hospital, as the two year anniversary of its closure approaches. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Jane Toller – obstetrics committee
A Bristol artisan was recently given a promotion, taking on the prestigious title of Dominion Sculptor of Canada. Having worked for several years as an assistant to outgoing Dominion Sculptor Phil White, John-Philippe Smith said that he was excited to take on the prestigious role. He is the sixth person to hold the title since […]
A conversation with John-Philippe Smith, a Bristol resident who was recently named the Dominion Sculptor of Canada. CHIP101.9 · Interview – John-Philippe Smith – Dominion Sculptor (13m40)
The Chutes Coulonge, in partnership with the Coopérative Aventure Hélianthe, have opened snowshoeing trails through the forest around the park. Director General André Piché invited the public to make a reservation on the co-op’s website. CHIP101.9 · Clip – André Piché – trail Day passes are $5 while individuals can get season passes for $30, […]
