Politics

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 Lise Rivet has withdrawn her candidacy.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 […]

After another breakdown in Bell’s communications infrastructure last Thursday, several people in the Pontiac shared their thoughts on the matter. Councillor and mayoral candidate in Mansfield, Gilles Dionne, finds it deplorable that there is no redundancy, especially to reach emergency services. Fortunately, all Pontiac fire brigades share a CB radio frequency that connects the MRC […]

CHIP 101.9 has now spoken to all candidates in the village of Fort-Coulonge with Gaston Allard as the last to be interviewed, the mayoral candidate, explained why he applied: Clip 1 – Gaston Allard He also explained his vision for the future of the Village of Fort-Coulonge. Clip 2 – Gaston Allard The interview with […]

As part of the Young Voters program, a program that educates high school students about democracy, students from école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge participated in activities that also raised awareness of some politicians. One of the participants, Anaïs Laflèche, talks about a survey asking what the students would like to see in their municipality: Clip – Anaïs […]