Author: Marie Gionet
The Pontiac NDP have selected Denise Giroux as their candidate for the second time, following a nomination meeting held yesterday (August 19) in Chelsea. “Ms. Giroux has spent her career as a lawyer and labour relations officer with one of the largest unions in the federal public service. Throughout her life as a lawyer, trade […]
A conversation with newly announced Pontiac NDP candidate Denise Giroux. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Denise Giroux – NDP candidate
The grand opening of the Dépanneur Général de Luskville was held on Saturday morning (August 14), at its new location at 2920 Hwy. 148. Owners Laurie Lacroix and Jeff Chugg are from Bryson and originally purchased the building to house Chugg’s insulation and construction businesses. When the found out the owners of the original store […]
Environment Canada issued a special weather alert for Pontiac today (August 18), warning of a warm humid air mass that would blanket the area until Monday. Temperatures are expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius, but with the Humidex, they could rise to 40 degrees on Friday and Saturday. At night, temperatures will only dip […]
New Federal Liberal candidate Sophie Chatel talks about her background and her priorities for the election. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Sophie Chatel – New candidate
Newly announced Liberal candidate Sophie Chatel spoke with CHIP 101.9 yesterday about her background and her plans for the upcoming election, set to conclude on September 20. Chatel, who resides in Cantley, is trained as a lawyer and a CPA and has worked in the federal government, as well as international organizations. CHIP101.9 · Clip […]
Following yesterday’s announcement of an election coming up on September 20, the President of the Pontiac NDP riding association, Denise Giroux, released a statement condemning the decision. Giroux, who was also the party’s candidate in the 2019 election, is returning to the role and is expected to make her candidacy official this Thursday, once the […]
Dr. Carol McConnery of the CISSS de l’Outaouais talks about the vaccination effort in the Pontiac. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Dr. Carol McConnery – Vaccines
CHIP 101.9 is organizing a debate between the candidates for the federal election in the Pontiac riding, which will take place Wednesday August 25 at the Pontiac Conference Centre in Fort Coulonge. The exact start time will be announced shortly. Sophie Chatel of the Liberal Party, Denise Giroux of the NDP, Michel Gauthier of the […]
This Wednesday at the Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield Patro there will be fishing lessons for youth between 9 and 17. The activity will last from 10 a.m. to noon, at a cost of $5 per participant. Registrations can be made in advance by calling 819 683 3347 or by going before 10 a.m. to 209 chemin la Passe […]