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The Outaouais Development Observatory (ODO) invites you to take part in citizen consultations happening across the region. This is a unique opportunity to share your ideas, concerns, and experiences on issues that directly affect your daily life. Topics will include, among others, family services, the quality of life for seniors, access to transportation, community life, […]

Several municipalities in the Papineau Regional County Municipality (MRC) have celebrated new facilities and initiatives for their residents. In Duhamel, the new playground at the municipal park was officially inaugurated. The mayor, several councilors, and the outgoing prefect of the MRC attended the event. Families were able to explore a rotating play structure for young […]

It’s official: the Chapeau Christmas Market is back to kick off the holiday season! The event will take place on Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at two festive locations — the Market Building at 58 Pembroke Road and the Harrington Community Centre at 64 Pembroke Road. Organizers and vendors are preparing […]

It’s the moment children and adults look forward to every year… Christmas in Old Aylmer is back, running from November 28 to December 7, 2025! Picture yourself strolling through the charming streets of Old Aylmer, lined with thousands of twinkling lights and filled with the cozy scents of pine and hot chocolate. That’s exactly the […]

The most recent 2025 municipal election in Pontiac produced different outcomes for former Pontiac mayors who attempted a political comeback. CHIP 101.9 presents here the scenarios experienced by these former mayors, who either tried to return to the mayor’s office or sought positions as councilors. Let’s start with the municipality bordering Ontario, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, with former […]

Elected for the first time in the village of Fort-Coulonge, Pierre Cyr, who ran to ensure a strong presence during the first weeks of the new municipal council, stated that he intends to remain “focused” on this game plan.     The Fort-Coulonge municipal council now consists of four councilors, including two new members elected […]

FADOQ Outaouais reports an outstanding outcome for the 4th edition of the FADOQ Outaouais 50+ Expo, which drew over 5,400 visitors on October 25 and 26 at the Palais des congrès de Gatineau. With 150 exhibitors, keynote conferences and performances by Gregory Charles, Sophie Thibault, Marie-Josée Taillefer, Maxime Landry, and Marie-Élaine Thibert, as well as […]

Jane Toller, the re-elected Warden of the MRC Pontiac, who has secured a third consecutive term, granted her first interview to the media. In this conversation, Jane Toller stated that her top priority is to welcome the eight new mayors—Valerie Twollan Graham, Pierre Cyr, Jordan Evans, Roger Peter Lafond, Sydney Squitty, Kevin Murphy, Terry Murdock, […]

Tourisme Outaouais is proud to announce that the 2026 edition of Bienvenue Québec, one of the province’s largest gatherings of tourism industry buyers, will take place in the Outaouais region from October 19 to 21, 2026, at the Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy complex. Organized by the Fédération des transporteurs par autobus, Bienvenue Québec is a must-attend […]

Residents of Quebec who wish to receive the influenza vaccine can now do so. The vaccine is being offered at several pharmacies, including the Familiprix Marc Aufranc in Shawville. Marc Aufranc also explained the benefits of getting vaccinated.     Please note that certain procedures must be followed to obtain the influenza vaccine. Information is […]