NEWS

Shortly before 10 p.m. on Wednesday evening, officers from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) station serving the MRC Pontiac stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Highway 148 in Bristol. During the stop, police discovered illegal drugs and arrested the driver along with two passengers for drug possession. While the driver and front-seat passenger […]

Moisson Outaouais Reports a Worrying Rise in Food Assistance Requests Moisson Outaouais is expressing concern over a new surge in demand, as the 2025 Hunger Count reveals that food insecurity continues to grow rather than decline. The organization and its network of partners now respond to 94,036 food assistance requests each month — a 48% […]

The MRC Pontiac informs the public that, starting today (October 30, 2025), culvert installation work will take place on Chemin du Dix-Milles, near kilometre 61. The work is expected to last approximately two days. Please expect traffic delays while the contractor carries out the culvert installation.

Presentation of the 2025 MacLachlan Scholarships to Pontiac Nursing Students The Integrated Health and Social Services Centre (CISSS) of the Outaouais and the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation have announced the presentation of the 2025 MacLachlan Scholarships to three Pontiac students enrolled in nursing: Brandon Ladouceur, Léa LaSalle, and Sarah Bouchard. These scholarships, worth up to […]

CHIP 101.9 wraps up its election coverage with interviews featuring the candidates for Warden of the MRC Pontiac. The final participant in this series is Jean-Pierre Landry, who chose to focus on the theme of the economy. A former municipal councillor in Campbell’s Bay, Landry continues to believe that the forestry industry has an important […]

The Bryson Recreation Centre is inviting the community to its Christmas Market on November 8. Numerous artisans and vendors will be on site. Chantal Gravelle has all the details. It’s an event not to be missed, with plenty of great Christmas gift ideas for everyone.

November 12, 2025 – Les Vertuoses Gala: Celebrating 20 Years of Eco-Citizenship On November 12, 2025, at Cabaret La Basoche in Gatineau, the Enviro Éduc-Action team will celebrate 20 years of commitment to eco-citizenship with a special anniversary edition of the Gala des Vertuoses. For two decades, the organization has been guiding, mobilizing, and inspiring […]

As Municipal Elections Approach, Quebec Public Library Investments Highlighted On the eve of the municipal elections, the Association des bibliothèques publiques du Québec (ABPQ), in collaboration with the Réseau BIBLIO du Québec, is using Quebec Public Library Week to remind candidates that investments in cultural institutions are essential. Public libraries provide inclusive, diverse services that […]

Seeking re-election as Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller spoke with CHIP 101.9 just days before the election. The businesswoman, who has led the MRC Pontiac for the past eight years, continues to believe that revitalizing the forestry industry in the Pontiac is possible. During the interview, Toller stated that she is the only […]

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), along with several partners including the MRC Pontiac and in collaboration with Culture Outaouais, is launching the second call for projects under the 2024–2027 Territorial Partnership Agreement with the Outaouais community. Professional artists, writers, and arts organizations whose main address is located within the territory […]