Author: Marie Gionet
The new health measures put in place by the Quebec government in the last days have caused the cancellation of several major festivities for the next year. Thus, CHIP 101.9 has joined forces with DJ Martin Leguerrier to celebrate the New Year on December 31st. From 9 p.m. he will be on the radio to […]
The annual “guignolée” (food drive) put on by the Fort-Coulonge Knights of Columbus was a resounding success this year, according to knight Ken Hobbs. The collection got underway on Friday night (December 17), with around 60 people going door-to-door throughout Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield to gather cash and food items from residents. Meanwhile, back at the […]
Ken Hobbs of the Fort-Coulonge Knights of Columbus talks about their 2021 guignolee. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Ken Hobbs – guignolee
Ariane Cloutier of Ski Pontiac talks about their upcoming season. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Ariane Cloutier – Ski Pontiac (6m55)
Local leisure organization Ski Pontiac has been busy getting ready for when the snow really starts flying this season. The group maintains 15 km of cross country ski and snowshoeing trails near Pine Lodge in Bristol. The group was recently named the organization of the year for MRC Pontiac at the annual Excellence Sportive Outaouais […]
At the final MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting for 2021 on December 15, a presentation was given on the near surface disposal facility which has been proposed at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River. Joann McCann, representing the Old Fort William Cottagers’ Association, a community organization that has opposed the NSDF since its announcement […]
Joann McCann of the Old Fort William Cottager’s Association gave a presentation to the MRC Pontiac council of mayors at their meeting on December 15. CHIP101.9 · Full clip – Joann McCann – NSDF presentation
More than a million free rapid COVID tests have been distributed to pharmacies across Quebec, starting today (December 20). Shawville Pharmacist Marc Aufranc said that to access these tests you must be a Quebec resident, and simply present your health card to receive a kit. Each resident over the age of 14 is entitled to […]
Last Thursday elected officials and the public gathered to celebrate the re-opening of the Félix-Gabriel Marchand Bridge in Mansfield. The iconic red covered bridge is the second longest in Quebec, but has been closed for years due to its condition. Following the press conference, CHIP 101.9 spoke with Pontiac MNA André Fortin, to talk about […]
Shawville pharmacist Marc Aufranc talks about the roll out of rapid tests in Quebec. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Marc Aufranc – rapid tests
