Author: Marie Gionet
Environment Canada forecasts significant heat in the region starting today for three days. The Outaouais Department of Public Health of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux of the Outaouais (CISSS) would like to remind you of the basic instructions for protecting yourself from heat. The Heat Heat can cause dehydration, the main […]
A local field of Health student from the municipality of l’Ile-du-Grand-Calumet, Tyler Lasalle has been working as a care assistant at the Groves Park Lodge nursing home since the end of April. In the following interview, Tyler Lasalle explains what has motivated him to lend a hand and how he is handling working on the […]
Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19. CHIP101.9 · May 26 2020_ Jane Toller update
As of last Wednesday, the golf courses in the Pontiac reopened under certain conditions during this COVID-19 Pandemic. CHIP 101.9 spoke to Jake Shields of the Island Brae golf course in the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, who explained how they are adjusting to the reopening. CHIP101.9 · May 26 2020_ Jake Shields Island Brae Golf Course […]
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) of the Outaouais must deal with new procedures concerning the use of air conditioners and ventilators to ensure the safety of users of the various health establishments due to the intense heat planned this week in the region. The directrice du soutien à l’autonomie des […]
With the passing of Raymond Durocher, the former mayor of Fort-Coulonge, from 1999 to 2017, (prior councilor from 1991 to 1999), and Warden of the MRC Pontiac from 2013 to 2017, many local representatives have spoken on behalf of the late politician. The Mayor of the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Winston Sunstrum, who worked with Raymond […]
The Quebec government held a press briefing today to update citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 across Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report was presented to summarize the briefing and its […]
Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19. CHIP101.9 · May 25 2020_ Jane Toller Update
Here is a report coming from the recording of the Regional Council of Mayors meeting, Wednesday May 20, regarding a resolution on the Forestry industry in the Pontiac. CHIP101.9 · May 25 2020_ Report Mayors meeting – Forestry industry
Several companies from different business sectors have restarted operation in the last few hours and are preparing to receive customers again. This is the case for certain companies in the sports/leisure sectors such as Mansfield’s R.S. Ranch, which offers horse riding treks. The company has taken advantage of the last few days to put in […]