Author: Marie Gionet
The government of Quebec recently published the revised map of the special intervention zone as part of the decree to prevent, among other things, the construction and renovation of residences in specific areas (Flood zones.) The new adjustments made to the map have still struck controversy among several municipalities in the Pontiac. Notably: L’Isle-aux Allumettes […]
The signs that the federal elections are on our doorstep have begun to surface as the various candidates are increasingly active on social media. One of the signs is the current Pontiac MP, Liberal William Amos, went door-to-door last weekend and the Conservative candidate for the Pontiac, Dave Blackburn calling him out on Facebook over […]
The MRC Pontiac issued a call for tenders for the collection, transportation and disposal of household waste. The offer must be submitted by a supplier established in Quebec. The supplier must not be a person who participated in the creation the contract. Description The MRC Pontiac, hereinafter referred to as [MRC], requests bids for the […]
In a press release issued a few weeks ago regarding the first edition of the Pontiac Kidney Walk which was held on May 26th in Shawville as part of the Canadian Kidney Foundation, it was described as an “unprecedented success”. Sue Page gives us more details in this interview with Eric O’Brien.
CHIP 101.9 met with the Professor of Concordia University’s Department of Geography Pascale Biron, a specialist in water management in Quebec, who was visiting the Pontiac. She gave her opinion on the map of the Quebec Government’s special intervention zone. Here’s Eric O’Brien report on interview regarding the ZIS Map.
Report on Jane toller idea for Dam Management. A report by Eric O’Brien.
The MRC Pontiac Warden, Jane Toller, further explained her plan to house domestic waste in the Ottawa and Gatineau urban areas in order to transform everything into energy and create, according to her, some 50 jobs in the region. She came live in studio to talk about her project, with Eric O’Brien.
Last Friday, the Pontiac MP William Amos sent a letter to the Minister responsible for Outaouais, Mathieu Lacombe, in which he expressed the concerns of Pontiac people towards the government’s Special interventions Zone (ZIS). In the letter, Amos said that the government has also been proactive in providing compensation by offering advance payments to the […]
The CHIP 101.9 journalist Élizabeth Séguin was part of the Quebec delegation that participated in the Festival international de journalisme in Couthures-sur-Garonne in France. She had many meetings during her stay, including one with the local mayor who said they were also struggling with flood problems. The interview with the mayor of Couthures-sur-Garonne, Jean-Michel Moreau, […]
The Otter Lake Thorne Fire department responded to a fire at Escapade Eskimo on Friday at approximately 5am. The investigation is currently underway. The department has already determined the location of the beginning of the fire but not the cause as of yet. As confirmed by the Fire Chief, Denis Chaussé, there were no injuries […]