Politics

After the deadline for applying to be a candidate in the November 5 municipal election, everyone soon found out that all the candidates in the municipality of Waltham were elected by acclamation. The outgoing mayor David Rochon, who will continue in his mayoral duties uncontested said that his focus for the next 4 years will […]

The citizens of the municipality of Allumettes Island will have to elect a mayor on November 5th. Outgoing Mayor Winston Sunstrum is trying to get re-elected. He gave interviews to CHIP 101.9 were he explained the main challenge for his municipality. Clip – Winston Sunstrum That was the Mayor of Allumettes Island Winston Sunstrum, his […]

In preparation for the municipal elections, CHIP 101.9 wanted to know more about the daily tasks and responsibilities of a Warden . François Carrier spoke with the Warden of the Témiscamingue MRC, Arnaud Warolin. He said that the warden’s role is to coordinate on a County wide level, to steer all the municipalities and organizations […]

In Alleyn-and-Cawood, a small municipality that borders the Vallée-de-la Gatineau, at least 4 positions are up for the November 5 election. Isabelle Cardinal, Executive Director and Electoral Officer says that the seats being contested are 3 councillors and that of the mayor’s: Extrait – Isabelle Cardinal For mayor of the Alleyn-and-Cawood Municipal Hall, three candidates […]

After two terms as Councillor, Gilles Dionne is now running as a mayoral candidate for Mansfield-et-Pontefract. In an interview with CHIP he unveiled among other things his priorities if he becomes mayor of the municipality: Extrait 1 – Gilles Dionne Without giving his approval to a possible merger with Fort-Coulonge, Gilles Dionne said he was […]

In view of the municipal elections of November 5, CHIP 101.9 has meet candidates for mayor of the different municipalities in the region. This time, it’s the municipality of Pontiac’s turn, outgoing Mayor Roger Larose has applied for a second term. In an interview with CHIP, he told us what his priorities will be for […]

This Thursday evening, elected officials and candidates for mayor and councilor in Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield, will declare their position for a study on the amalgamation of the two municipalities. During this meeting, three questions will be asked to elected candidates about their perception of their role and involvement in a merger, the actions and projects […]

CHIP 101.9 continues its media coverage for the November 5 municipal elections. In Mansfield, mayoral candidate Terry Lévesque explained his vision and the priorities he would like to put in place if elected: Extrait 1 – Terry Lévesque He also expressed his position regarding a possible merger with Fort-Coulonge. Extrait 2 – Terry Lévesque The […]

Another candidate was acclaimed, this time in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. Brian Boisvert has been elected as councillor number 2. Lise Rivet has withdrawn her candidacy. Brian Boisvert had already publicly declared that he was open to a study to analyze the possibilities of merging Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield. The other 6 positions in Mansfield will be decided on […]

In preparation for the November 5 municipal elections, CHIP 101.9 met with Joanne Labadie, candidate for Mayor in the Municipality of Pontiac. She explained why she wants to be the next mayor: Clip – Joanne Labadie Mme. Labadie faces outgoing Mayor Roger Larose who wants a second consecutive term as mayor. The complete interview with […]