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Win Your Fishing Trip in Outaouais!
Enter for a chance to win a stay at a local outfitter lodge, courtesy of Tourisme Outaouais, a Princecraft boat with motor and trailer provided by Équipements Maniwaki, and a Hooké gift box—a prize valued at over $12,000. The Domaine du Lac Bryson, located here in Pontiac, is one of the participating lodges. Annie Léveillée, […]
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The Alzheimer Society of Outaouais (SAO) is launching its first major fundraising campaign, titled “Extending Memories
The Alzheimer Society of Outaouais (SAO) has officially launched its first major fundraising campaign, titled “Extending Memories.” The event took place in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, attended by more than 50 guests, including elected officials, regional dignitaries, major partners, and members of the campaign cabinet. With a goal of $2 million to support individuals […]
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More fright than harm during Friday night collision on Hwy 148
A minor two-vehicle collision caused traffic delays Friday evening on Highway 148. The crash occurred around 5 p.m near the Shawville exit toward Bristol, Gatineau-bound, when one vehicle rear-ended another, backing up traffic along that stretch of the road. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene. One person was taken to Shawville Hospital with minor injuries. […]
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Fundraising Campaign for the Graduation Trip of Sieur-de-Coulonge High School
The 2025–2026 fundraising campaign for the Sieur-de-Coulonge High School graduation trip is officially underway! Students are currently selling delicious, naturally smoked pepperoni sticks—a classic treat that’s hard to resist—all to support a great cause. Jeremy Labine from Sieur-de-Coulonge High School shares all the details to help rally support: Each purchase directly helps provide students with […]
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Habs fans, mark your calendars!
All the dates, matchups, and unmissable moments of the 2025 season are now available. 📅 Check out the full schedule and plan your hockey nights now! Whether you’re at the Bell Centre, watching from home, or tuning in to CHIP 101.9, cheer on the Canadiens all season long!
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CHIP 101.9 Meets Fort-Coulonge’s New Councillor Ian Dagenais
The Fort-Coulonge Municipal Council will welcome at least two new faces, Ian Dagenais and Sylvain Fortin, who were both elected by acclamation. Pontiac’s community radio station, CHIP 101.9, hosted Ian Dagenais in the studio; this will be his first experience in active politics. He mentioned that he has been following the activities of the Fort-Coulonge […]
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Board Members Sought for the Outaouais Regional Table on Integrated Public Resource and Land Management
The Outaouais Regional Table on Integrated Public Resource and Land Management (TRGIRTO) is seeking candidates to fill several positions: one citizen representative, one representative of forestry workers, and three representatives from environmental conservation and protection organizations. The TRGIRTO’s role is to consider the interests and concerns of public forest land users during the development of […]
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Debate at Fort-Coulonge Town Hall
The Pontiac Community Radio Station (CHIP 101.9) hosted the Fort-Coulonge mayoral debate, featuring candidates Philippe Ouellet and Pierre Cyr. The purpose of the event was to help voters make an informed decision ahead of the upcoming election on November 2nd Below is the full debate, which was broadcast live on CHIP 101.9 on Thursday, October […]
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It’s Youth Centre Week in Quebec
This week, from October 13 to 19, 2025, marks the 28th edition of Youth Centre Week (SMDJ) in Quebec. Under the theme “The Future of Our Teens Is Now,” the campaign aims to highlight the essential role that youth centres play in the lives of adolescents and in the social fabric of their communities. Nicolas […]
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Allergies Québec Launches Its “My Turquoise Pumpkin” Campaign for Halloween
As Halloween approaches, Allergies Québec is relaunching its “My Turquoise Pumpkin” campaign, an initiative designed to make Halloween safer and more inclusive for the thousands of children living with food allergies. Dominique Seigneur, Director of Communications and Development at Allergies Québec, provides all the details: The concept is simple: homes that wish to offer non-food […]
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