NEWS
Maryse Gaudreault officially named Liberal candidate for Hull riding
In addition to Pontiac MNA André Fortin, Maryse Gaudreault was officially tapped to represent the Liberal Party in the nearby riding of Hull on June 22. Gaudreault has represented the district since 2008 and has also served as the third vice-president of the National Assembly for the past eight years. “Just like day one, I […]
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Équipiste project celebrates successful third year
Local high school students from Ecole secondaire sieur de coulonge taking part in the Équipiste project held a press conference yesterday to announce a successful third year. Lisa Boisvert, the youth project manager for the Pontiac Carrefour jeunesse-emploi (CJE), explained that they have been installing bicycle repair stations along the PPJ trail primarily, but branched […]
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StatsRadio releases study on community radio in Quebec
Coming out of the pandemic, Quebec’s association of community radio stations, known by their French acronym ARCQ, commissioned a survey to compare audience perceptions of community radio stations, compared to commercial radio and online streaming services such as Spotify. CHIP 101.9 spoke with Martin Bougie, the ARCQ’s director general, about the survey’s findings and what […]
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Investiture of André Fortin to take place Saturday
This past Thursday (June 16), Quebec Solidaire officially nominated their candidate for the Pontiac riding for the upcoming election, Mike Owen Sebagenzi. Coming up this Saturday (June 25), Pontiac MNA André Fortin will be formally invested as the candidate for the Quebec Liberal Party. The event for Fortin, who has represented the Pontiac since 2014, […]
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The Fort-Coulonge Mansfield Patro hosting St-Jean Baptiste celebrations
There will be plenty to do in the Pontiac for this Fête nationale. In addition to the activities planned in L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet this Saturday June 25, the Patro de Fort-Coulonge Mansfield will celebrate St-Jean with several activities. On June 24 at noon, the Patro is inviting boaters to decorate their vessels with Quebec’s colours and travel […]
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The launch of a new podcast series from CHIP 101.9
CHIP 101.9 is launching a new podcast intended to allow listeners to take an overview of certain current affairs, mainly in the Pontiac. Éric O’Brien, native of Litchfield, who has held several radio positions, was given the mandate to produce this series. He gave an overview of this series of six podcasts, entitled “Balado Nouvelles […]
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St-Jean Baptiste celebrations return to L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet Saturday
L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet will mark Quebec’s Fête nationale this Saturday June 25 at the Centre des Loisirs, located at 138 chemin des Outaouais. Activities available will include children’s programming, bingo and performances from local musicians. One of the organizers, Tyler La Salle, invited the whole Pontiac to take part in the island’s celebration. “Yes, that’s right, so […]
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2nd posting to fill the position of Director of Economic Development at the MRC Pontiac
For the second time, the MRC Pontiac has posted the offer to fill the position of director of economic development left vacant since the departure of Cyndy Phillips, who left the post on May 27. Job posting by the MRC Are you looking for new challenges? Are you looking for a dynamic team capable of […]
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SQ report for June 13 to 19 in the MRC Pontiac
Here is a summary from the Sûreté du québec (SQ) of the activities and events that occurred on the territory of the MRC Pontiac. For legal and security reasons and in order not to compromise ongoing investigations, certain events and activities cannot be included. Monday, June 13 • Fraud, Main, in Shawville • Assistance from […]
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Naomie Lusignan secures top 10 finish in first international competition, looks forward to Pan Am Games
Mansfield-et-Pontefract weightlifter Naomie Lusignan recently returned from Mexico after competing in the World Youth Weightlifting Championships, where she placed sixth in her first international competition. She stopped by the CHIP 101.9 studios this week to talk about her experience on the big stage. Lusignan was no stranger to high-level athletics, as she recently placed first […]
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