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“The Friends of Sault-des-Chats are delighted to invite you to the ever-popular tour of Bristol’s historic sites. Hope Cadieux provides more details.” If you want, I can continue translating the full article in the same professional, journalistic style. Participants are invited to use the Cidrerie parking lot to unload their bicycles. Refreshments will be available […]

Sylvain Tremblay, a candidate for mayor of L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, recently spoke with CHIP 101.9 about his motivation to join the municipality’s council. A former employee of the town, Tremblay believes his experience would make him a valuable asset to the next administration. In the interview, Tremblay had the opportunity to lay out his vision for L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet […]

The Angel Tree is celebrating its 9th edition. This event, which aims to provide Christmas gifts to the most disadvantaged children in Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield, is held in honor of Sylvain Bégin, the founder of the Angel Tree. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of the public, a little Christmas magic will once again be brought […]

A series of free workshops titled “Youth and Money” is being offered to young people aged 8 to 17 at the Campbell’s Bay Youth Centre. The program aims to teach the basics of financial management in a simple, fun, and age-appropriate way. Workshop Dates: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, […]

The Ministry of Public Security will fully lift the ban on open-air fires in or near forests starting today, October 21, at 12:00 p.m., due to the significant rainfall that has fallen and is still expected throughout the day. This decision was made in collaboration with SOPFEU. The restriction had been in effect since September […]

On the Eve of Municipal Elections, Quebec Public Library Association Urges Investment: Outaouais Officials Called to Action As municipal elections approach, the Quebec Public Library Association (ABPQ), in collaboration with the Réseau BIBLIO du Québec, is using Quebec Public Library Week to remind candidates that investments in cultural institutions are vital. Public libraries provide a […]

The Connexions Resource Centre, in collaboration with the Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) and the CISSSO, is organizing a free workshop titled “Living Well at Home: Services, Safety, and Support” on October 28, aimed at the 55+ community. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 48 rue de l’Église and aims […]

As election day approaches, the two candidates running for mayor of Fort-Coulonge laid out their plans in a public debate that featured both moments of disagreement and points of consensus. Pierre Cyr and incumbent municipal councillor Philippe Ouellet made their case during a live debate hosted last Thursday by Pontiac community radio station CHIP 101.9. […]

CHIP 101.9 continues its coverage of the Pontiac MRC warden elections with a profile of Bruno Saint-Cyr, one of the candidates vying for the region’s top political post. In a recent interview, Saint-Cyr laid out his economic vision for the MRC, putting a strong focus on the role of local municipalities. He believes communities across […]

Aerial reconnaissance conducted this morning by the operations manager estimated the fire’s size at 11.5 hectares. Thanks to the rainfall overnight, fire activity is calm today. Forest firefighters on site are working to contain the blaze using a water line, aiming to halt its spread completely and declare it under control by tomorrow. Malanie Morin […]