Author: Marie Gionet
Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel published Facebook videos in both official languages yesterday concerning the government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act. “The situation here in Gatineau, Ottawa, but across Canada is serious, and it’s not just in Canada,” she begins. “What worries me is around the world our democracies are under threat, and we may […]
Several politicians and numerous activist groups on both sides of the river have signed a declaration denouncing the proposed “near surface disposal facility” (NSDF) at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ site in Chalk River. The proposed site would house up to a million cubic metres of low-level nuclear waste, with the majority coming from existing liabilities on […]
This morning (February 17), Environment Canada issued two alerts for the Pontiac area, for a flash freeze followed by a dump of snow. Following the rain this morning, temperatures are expected to drop rapidly this afternoon, turning all the puddles and slush on the ground into ice. The alert warns motorists to adapt to changing […]
Chichester Mayor Donald Gagnon talks about his municipality’s 2022 budget. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Donald Gagnon – budget
Fort-Coulonge Mayor Christine Francoeur talks about her municipality’s 2022 budget. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Christine Francoeur – budget
Mansfield-et-Pontefract Mayor Sandra Armstrong talks about her municipality’s 2022 budget. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Sandra Armstrong – budget
Fort-Coulonge Mansfield Leisure coordinator Guillaume Lavoie Harvey talks about the upcoming sale of gym equipment this weekend. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Guillaume Lavoie Harvey – Gym sale
The cooperative operating the Centre de loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite in Fort-Coulonge is moving ahead with selling the equipment from the gym located on the second floor of the facility. The cooperative board decided that due to the lack of staff supervision, shutdowns due to public health measures and safety issues, the gym […]
Environment Canada has issued a flash freeze warning for tomorrow (February 17) in the Pontiac. Temperatures are expected to drop rapidly on Thursday due to a cold front, meaning that any puddles, slush or precipitation will freeze. “Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust […]
Mansfield-et-Pontefract weightlifter Naomie Lusignan will make her international competition debut in April when she competes at the Junior Pan American Games in Puerto Rico. The Pontiac athlete told CHIP 101.9 in a French-language interview that she is very excited for her appearance on the international stage. CHIP101.9 · Extrait (1) – Naomie Lusignan The pandemic […]