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The independent Member of the National Assembly for Laporte, Isabelle Poulet, has introduced a bill to the National Assembly aimed at better regulating and integrating complementary and integrative approaches into Quebec’s healthcare system. The initiative notably proposes the creation of a specialized committee within the Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux. This […]

Intergénérations Québec is inviting the public to take part in two major events aimed at strengthening ties between generations. Forum en fête will take place on Thursday, May 14th at the Centre Québecor. This year’s event will focus on intergenerational cohabitation through two panel discussions bringing together various community and social sector representatives. The day […]

Every year, March is dedicated to raising awareness about financial fraud, a phenomenon that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Deceptive emails, suspicious phone calls, fraudulent text messages… scams are multiplying and becoming increasingly sophisticated. Experts recommend staying alert to several warning signs: messages that urgently request your personal or banking information, promises of […]

The spiny water flea, Bythotrephes longimanus, is a small zooplankton crustacean native to Central Europe and the Caspian Sea basin. This aquatic invader measures between 1 and 1.5 cm, with its barbed tail making up more than half of its total length. It was first detected in Québec in 2015 in the Haut-Richelieu area, and […]

Language is what connects us to others. It allows a child to express their needs, emotions, and curiosity about the world. But for some, speaking and understanding words can be a real challenge. It is estimated that about one in fourteen children lives with a language disorder, also known as a developmental language disorder. This […]

Gum disease often begins quietly, but it can cause serious damage if left untreated. Here are the signs you shouldn’t ignore: red, swollen, or tender gums; bleeding when brushing or flossing; and persistent bad breath. You may also notice that your teeth appear longer or become sensitive to hot and cold. In more advanced cases, […]

With the National Assembly in summer recess, Pontiac MNA André Fortin stopped by CHIP 101.9’s studios to discuss the recently concluded Quebec Liberal leadership race, as well as other provincial issues affecting the region. Former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez was selected over the weekend as the PLQ’s new leader following a contest that officially […]

Pontiac community radio station CHIP 101.9 invites community organizations and non-profit organizations in the Pontiac to submit their projects for a share of the profits generated by Chase the Ace, a weekly lottery that has been running since September. Interested organizations can obtain the application form at the radio station’s reception desk, located at 138 […]

Regional health authority CISSSO announced Thursday morning (March 13) that they are cutting more than 700 positions throughout the Outaouais in an effort to meet the provincial government’s demand for a balanced budget. Late last year, Santé Quebec, the newly restructured heath authority for the province announced that each regional service network would have to […]

Two women from the Pontiac region were honoured this past week by MP Sophie Chatel with medals commemorating the coronation of King Charles III. Gene O’Brien and Rhonda Perry were among the citizens recognized for their numerous contributions to community life in their corners of the Pontiac. Both told CHIP 101.9 that they were honoured […]