Author: Marie Gionet
CHIP 101,9 spoke with the professor of political science, president of the Observatory on the United States and founder of the Raoul-Dandurand Chair at the University of Quebec in Montreal, Charles-Philippe David. A specialist in American politics, he published “The Trump Effect” this week, a book illustrating the policies of the American president and its […]
According to a press release from the Centre intégré de santé et de service sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) a new COVID-19 outbreak was declared yesterday (Wednesday, August 19) at the Centre d’hébergement et de soin de longue durée (CHSLD) Lionel-Émond. Three residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, but according to information communicated by the CISSS […]
Yesterday during the MRC Pontiac meeting, the public could attend for the first time since the start of the pandemic, at the Campbell’s Bay Recreation Center. Note that among the topics discussed, the committee for the creation of a national park in the Îles Lafontaine held the most interest. The mayor of Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Serge Newberry, […]
The Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) informs parents of preschool, elementary and secondary students of the following measures that have been put in place and that will have to be be respected during the next school year 2020-2021: Guidelines set by the Ministry and CNESST: A maximum of two students can sit in the same […]
In a press release sent on August 18, 2020, the Centre de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) wishes to inform parents that the start of the primary school year will be gradual starting Monday August 31. 2020. Students will return to school in the following order: • Monday August 31: entry for 1st and 2nd […]
Art Pontiac started their summer classes on August 3 and are holding several exhibitions throughout the next few months, including the weekend of August 22. CHIP 101.9 spoke to Valerie Bridgeman to get some more info on the InterconneXion event. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Valerie Bridgeman – InterconneXion event on august 22
ArtPontiac are holding their InterconneXion event this Saturday, August 22. Valerie Bridgeman from artPontiac explains the event that will take place on Main Street in Shawville. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Valerie Bridgeman – What is the project Valerie Bridgeman also explained that there will be security protocols in place in the context of the COVID-19 […]
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) wishes to educate drivers in order to prevent the risk of collisions on the roads. Over the past four days, nine people, including four motorcyclists, have lost their lives in the area served by the Sûreté du Québec. The SQ therefore wishes to reiterate the importance of adopting responsible and […]
A major accident occurred Monday morning at around 8:50 am, in the Luskville sector of the municipality of Pontiac. A dump truck and a pickup truck were involved in the accident, and police and fire departments responded to the incident. Traffic was temporarily curtailed. Initial reports indicate that there were no serious injuries. Photos : […]
In an interview with CHIP 101.9 the Director General of the Western Quebec School Board (WQSB), Mike Dubeau, reminded listeners that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WQSB is only accepting appointments for taxpayers to pay their school taxes directly at the school board, located at 15 Katimavik, in Aylmer. As Mike Dubeau explains, this […]