Public Announcements
Drive with caution
With the several centimeters of snow that have accumulated, the Sûreté du Québec reminds motorists to install their winter tires, even if the Highway Safety Code states that all vehicles registered in Quebec must be equipped with winter tires as of December 15th. A resolutions has been tabled by the Ministry of Transport, last week, […]
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The traditional Feast of Kings organized by Impératif français is back this year
The traditional Feast of Kings organized by Impératif français is back this year. Their president Jean-Paul Perreault talks about where to get tickets to the event: All details and the full interview with Jean-Paul Perreault are available here.
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Details of the 93rd Convention of the Union of Agricultural Producers of Quebec
From December 5th to 7th, the 93rd Congress of the Union des Producers Agricoles du Québec was held. From Quebec City, UPA Pontiac President Philippe Lamontagne described the problems and worries brought up at this year’s congress. Mr Lamontagne, however, hopes for a favorable response and believes that the Union of Agricultural Producers is moving […]
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10th edition of the Guignolée; Bouffe Pontiac reached and surpassed its goal
Bouffe Pontiac reached and surpassed its goal for the 10th edition of the Guignolée that took place December 7, in Campbell’s Bay, Shawville and Isle-aux-Allumettes, from 6 am to 9 am. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, a goal of $ 10,000 in monetary donations was set. Once again, the Pontiac was up to the task […]
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Opening of a new winery in Clarendon
The Little Red Wagon vineyard, located in Clarendon, will officially open its doors to the public Tomorrow Saturday, December 9th. The owner, Scott Judd. The Little Red Wagon vineyard is located at C-165 Calumet Road West in Clarendon. The owners ask the public to call them before visiting them at 819-647-6195. This interview is also […]
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Details on the MRC Pontiac’s cultural programming
At the CHIP 101.9 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, the MRC Pontiac launched the cultural program for the coming year. The Director of Economic Development for the MRC Pontiac, Emilie Chazelas, gives us the details surrounding this project. The Pontiac MRC Warden, Jane Toller, who was present at the AGM, took the floor to introduce […]
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Consolidation project between Caisses Desjardins of Fort-Coulonge and Chapeau
CHIP has confirmed during an interview that a consolidation project is underway between the Caisse Desjardins de Fort-Coulonge and the Caisse Desjardins de Chapeau. During the conversation with the head of the Caisse Desjardins in Fort-Coulonge, Stéphane Labine revealed that a committee made up of representatives from each of the banks had been set up […]
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Mansfield’s Angels Tree
The Mansfield firefighters invite you to pick up the name of a little angel who is in need on the Angel Tree at the Christmas Market this Saturday, December 2nd in Mansfield. Sylvain Bégin, volunteer firefighter from Mansfield, explain that these children come from families in need and how you can help lift their sprites […]
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What to do when one witnesses a crime or an illegal activity?
When someone witnesses an illegal activity or a crime, anyone can pass on the information to the police confidentially. Sergeant Marc Tessier, from the Sûreté du Québec explains. For more information, the complete conversation with Sergeant Marc Tessier, from the Sûreté du Québec will be available soon.
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Chemin de la Montagne: Reopening planned for the weekend
The estimated time until reopening of Chemin de la Montagne is Saturday, December 2nd. A team of engineers were on site Monday to assess the work needed. Dominic Labrie, from the municipality’s communications department, gave CHIP an update on the situation and the work that needs to be done. “A 6-foot diameter pipeline that was […]
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