Environment
PQ chief Paul St-Pierre-Plamondon talks climate change in interview with CHIP 101.9
Passing through the Outaouais, the leader of the Parti Québécois, Paul St-Pierre-Plamondon, spoke with CHIP 101.9 about infrastructure needs within municipalities. He believes that the Government of Quebec will have to support municipalities due to the impact of climate change. “The UMQ has hired a firm specializing in estimating the costs resulting from these climatic […]
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Mansfield mayor denounces vehicles speeding on flooded streets
Mansfield Mayor Sandra Armstrong was visibly upset this morning (May 8) in her daily interview with CHIP 101.9. Over the past few days, council had been notified that some motorists are not following instructions and are driving at high speed through flooded streets. A delivery man from a store filmed himself doing so, which deeply […]
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“It would be irresponsible to dismantle the protective measures put in place as the situation is still very fragile”– Mansfield-et-Pontefract.
The levels of our two rivers are currently in a period of decline, but the municipality of Mansfield asks people to be careful. “It would be irresponsible to dismantle the protective measures put in place as the situation is still very fragile”– Mansfield-et-Pontefract. “For those who are isolated and affected by the current disaster, please […]
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Update on Mansfield flooding May 5: 14 primary residences flooded and 31 isolated
The most recent report in Mansfield-et-Pontefract indicates that 14 primary residences are flooded and 31 residences have been isolated along with 68 cottages flooded, and 58 cottages isolated. “We remain in evacuation mode. The level of the Ottawa River has made municipal infrastructure dangerous and large areas inaccessible. For people isolated and affected by the […]
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Water Levels stable for now in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes; municipality asks residents to remain vigilant
Despite current water levels along the Ottawa River reaching higher levels than those seen in 2017, the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes has seen some stability in the last few hours. “Depending on the location, levels only increased slightly over night,” the municipality wrote in a press release. “As we welcome this news, we are advising residents […]
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Jardin Éducatif gears up for another growing season
With the soil thawing and green shoots sprouting up around the region, CHIP 101.9 spoke with Martin Riopel, the director general of the Jardin Éducatif to discuss the organization’s plans for the coming season. He said that one of the biggest changes coming this year would be the way they sell their produce. They will […]
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Flooding 2023 : Fort-Coulonge closes Bord de l’Eau, Proudfoot and Boucher roads
Due to the rapidly rising levels of the Ottawa River, the Municipality of Fort-Coulonge has closed three roads and currently has three flooded homes. The affected roads are Boucher, Bord de l’Eau and Proudfoot. Mayor Christine Francoeur told CHIP 101.9 that residents with flooded properties should phone the municipality to inform them. Centennial park has […]
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Felx-Gabriel-Marchand bridge closed
Earlier today (May 4) the Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract announced that the Felx-Gabriel-Marchand bridge was closed to the public due to the rising level of the Coulonge River. Mayor Sandra Armstrong also added that the municipality has closed chemin des Rapides as well as rue Paradis. She added that the citizens of rue Paradis can now […]
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Mansfield flood update May 3: levels surpass 2017 floods
The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract issued a press release earlier this afternoon (May 3) advising residents that the levels on the Ottawa River have surpassed the 2017 levels and they are now currently in “evacuation mode”. “The level of the Ottawa River has made municipal infrastructures dangerous and large areas inaccessible,” the statement reads. “For those […]
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L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester and Sheenboro residents can come fill sandbags for their homes at Demers Centre Municipal garage
The municipalities of L’Île-aux-Allumettes, Chichester and Sheenboro issued a press release Tuesday (May 2) concerning the situation of the Ottawa River. According to the Municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, multiple private roads are closed as a result of rising water levels. “We ask that people respect the road signs and do not use these roads unless absolutely […]
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