Politics

In Mansfield, the three mayoral candidates have different positions regarding a possible municipal merger between Mansfield-and-Pontefract and Fort-Coulonge. Outgoing Mayor Katlheen Bélec objects to a study stating that this type of research would be expensive and that the council has other priorities. Outgoing Councillor Gilles Dionne is open to a study, on the condition that […]

Outgoing Mansfield Mayor Katlheen Bélec recently spoke with CHIP 101.9. Mme. Bélec first explained why she is running for re-elected. Extrait 1 – Katlheen Bélec She also talked about her priorities being to continue the files that are in progress: Extrait 2 – Katlheen Bélec Mme. Bélec is still opposed to the construction of a […]

Sandra Armstrong has applied for the positions of councillor #6 at the Mansfield municipal Council. She explained the reasons that led her to apply and what she plans to achieve over the next 4 years saying that she wants jumpstart economic development; Extrait – Sandra Armstrong The elections will be held on November 5 and […]

Allumettes Island mayoral candidate Geneviève O’Brien explains her motivations to become mayor of Allumettes Island municipality; Clip 1 – Geneviève O’Brien She also spoke about her plans for the next 4 years. Clip 2 – Geneviève O’Brien Winston Sunstrum and Kevin Wickers are also candidates for mayor of Allumettes Island. The complete interview is available […]

The other candidate on Grand-Calumet Island Serge Newberry explained that his desire to become mayor of the island is based on a thoughtful decision making; Extrait 1 – Serge Newberry He said that the tension was palpable on Grand-Calumet Island in view of this election and he wants the arrival of fresh elected officials on […]

Two of the mayoral candidates on Grand-Calumet Island gave interviews to CHIP 101.9 and today we highlight one of these candidates. First, Mario Tremblay, outgoing councillor with more than two decades of experience explained the reasons that led him to apply and the type of management he hopes to bring if he is elected, saying […]

Last Tuesday, the Warden candidates for the MRC Pontiac participated in an agro-electoral meeting, organized by l’Union des producteurs agricoles du Pontiac, to express their vision on agriculture in the region. The president of the UPA, Philippe Lamontagne said that the meeting went well as the candidates touched on topics that are at the core […]

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 […]