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Winter Tire Season Is Officially Underway — Install Yours by December 1st to Avoid a $200 Fine Winter tire season is officially open, and you have until December 1st to equip your vehicle. After this date, driving without winter tires can result in a $200 to $300 fine. Don’t wait too long, though: the later […]

Good news for the Mansfield community and surrounding areas: Patrick Bertrand and his wife, Brenda Tallon, owners of Station Mansfield in Mansfield, have decided to give back in their own way this fall. Every Monday throughout November, they will donate 3 cents per litre of gas sold to support the Centre de loisirs des Draveurs, […]

Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi, praised her government’s measure announced in the federal budget aimed at increasing housing supply and helping young families purchase a home.   Sophie Chatel gave an interview to CHIP 101.9, where she discussed the various measures her government has implemented in the latest federal budget. The full […]

The project Les Carcajous Gourmands from École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge won the silver medal for the Outaouais region in the “Engaged Project” category at the 18th Forces AVENIR Gala for high school students. Held on October 22, the gala highlighted this initiative, which was born from a desire to take concrete action against food insecurity in […]

The Centre de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) has announced the members of its Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term. Among the staff representatives is Julie Martin, Principal of École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge. Parent representatives include Sabrina Turcotte from École des Petits-Ponts and Sabrina Devlin from École Sieur-de-Coulonge. It should be noted that the position […]

Among the vaccines currently available during this pre-winter vaccination period is the one against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). According to pharmacist Marc Aufranc, this vaccine can make a significant difference. In a conversation with CHIP 101.9, Aufranc explained that the virus can have serious health impacts on both the very young and the elderly. […]

The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing with it a strong tradition of community solidarity: the Fort-Coulonge Knights of Columbus Christmas Food Drive, which will take place on Thursday, December 12th Each year, this important initiative helps support families in need and brings comfort to those for whom the holiday season can be more difficult. […]

Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel discusses the 2025 Federal Budget and the modernization of the public service Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel spoke about the tabling of the 2025 federal budget, which she says focuses on responsible choices — “fewer unnecessary expenses and generational investments to build a more self-sufficient economy.” “Today, because of the […]

In partnership with the CISSS de l’Outaouais, two doctors from France, Dr. Mathias and Dr. Marie, recently took part in an exploratory visit to the region. The purpose of their visit was to discover the local lifestyle, medical facilities, and everything the Pontiac region has to offer. During their stay, they toured medical centers in […]

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Workplace Neighbours’ Day. Organized annually in November by Mouvement santé mentale Québec, the initiative aims to improve mental health and team cohesion at work through a shared festive break among colleagues. And it clearly works: 88% of participating organizations reported strengthened team cohesion as a result of the […]