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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 […]

Despite the openness shown by a majority of employers, balancing work and family life remains a daily challenge for more than four in ten Quebec workers with parental or caregiving responsibilities. This situation — except for the pandemic period — has remained largely unchanged since the launch of the annual work–family balance survey conducted by […]

In light of this week’s Canada Post strikes, the Pontiac Journal is notifying residents that the newspaper will not be delivered by mail this week. This disruption comes ahead of Sunday’s advance voting and the official municipal elections on November 2. Lily Ryan, Publisher of the Pontiac Journal, explained that Canada Post’s deliveries this week […]

To assess how well drivers respect speed limits in school zones, CAA-Québec conducted an observation exercise during three separate periods — before, during, and after the start of the school year. By the end of the third round of observations, carried out just a few days after classes resumed, the findings were alarming: 89% of […]

The Patro is hosting a wonderful old-fashioned Halloween celebration. All families are invited to join on October 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort-Coulonge. Suzie Lavigne from the Patro shares all the details about the event: Put on your costume and come celebrate Halloween with the Patro!