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This weekend, the downtown of Fort-Coulonge will be blocked off for the first Village en Fête celebration since the start of the pandemic. Organizer Claudee Galipeau spoke with CHIP 101.9 about what attendees can expect this year. She explained that rue Baume will be closed to traffic and will be host to a variety of […]

The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce recently announced that they had hired Jessica Forgues for the newly created role of director general within the organization. The newly created position was formed with the help of a $70,000 grant from MRC Pontiac. Prior to taking this position with the chamber, Forgues worked in a number of businesses […]

The head of the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) Maxime Bernier, will be in the Pontiac this week to meet with the public, as part of his tour of the Outaouais-Laurentides region. Bernier’s stop in the Pontiac will be on Wednesday June 15, at the Brauwerk Hoffman Brewery in Campbell’s Bay (1298 route 148) from 4 […]

Last Thursday evening was the 4th edition of the Défi des Chefs Leucan Challenge. CHIP 101.9 cultural columnist, Marie Gionet, participated in the Maison Oddo brigade. The event was a real success. More than 500 guests took part in this benefit evening raising nearly $195,000 for families affected by cancer in their child. “This edition […]

It’s Naomie Lusignan’s turn to make her international debut at the under 18 World Weightlifting Championships in Léon, Mexico. The athlete from Mansfield-et-Pontefract is expected to start competition this Wednesday in the 64 kg category. She is already on site and CHIP 101.9 should be able to share the YouTube link to follow the performance […]

The Commitée Life Downtown in Rapides-des-Joachims invites families, lovers of beautiful cars and music on July 9 to their car show. Indeed, the Commitée Life Downtown is once again organizing a day full of activities this summer. In addition to the car show, people are invited on site from 11 a.m., inflatable structures will be […]

The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce has found its new director general, Jessica Forgues. She has nearly 10 years of experience in the Pontiac, including holding a position as constituency assistant in the House of Commons, under former MP William Amos. In a press release, the Chamber of Commerce indicated that Jessica Forgues will be able […]

New owners have acquired the Mickey Creek Golf Club in Litchfield. Rod Quinn and his wife Robin purchased this property which also includes a restaurant. CHIP 101.9 spoke with Quinn who outlined his vision for the Golf Club. A businessman experienced mainly in northern Quebec, Rod Quinn hopes to attract new customers and become a […]

Citizens of the MRC Pontiac who wish to ask a question during the meeting of the regional council of mayors, next Wednesday (June 15), are invited to do so. People are invited to submit their question for the meeting of the TNO Council or the Regional Council of Mayors of June 15, 2022 by visiting […]

The 2022 edition of the Fort-Coulonge–Mansfield Country Festival ended last Sunday and the organizers, Carole Faubert and Phil Denault, gave a very positive assessment of the event. “This year, I can confirm to you that it was a feeling of great risk that we felt by organizing our festival. And, also, to organize this 5th […]