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Get your costumes and smiles ready! The Pembroke Francophone Cultural Centre invites you to its family Halloween celebration on October 25th — a magical day for both kids and adults. Myriam Forest, Community Relations Officer at the Pembroke Francophone Cultural Centre, shares all the details: Admission is $5 per person, and costumes are encouraged. Registration […]

  As part of the upcoming municipal elections on November 2, CHIP 101.9 is providing a platform for candidates running for mayor of L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet. The station began with incumbent mayor Jean-Louis Corriveau, who, after being first elected in 2021, is seeking a second consecutive term. Corriveau is running against Sylvain Tremblay, who is also seeking […]

Several individuals were elected by acclamation—more than fifty in total—during the municipal general election in the MRC Pontiac. In Fort-Coulonge, this includes councillor Sylvain Fortin, who will be beginning his first term. He highlighted, among other things, the importance of collaborating with the municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract.     During the discussion, he also spoke about […]

Your community radio station, CHIP 101.9, will hold its first debate of the municipal election campaign this Thursday at 1 p.m., featuring the candidates for mayor of Fort-Coulonge. Several topics will be discussed during the event, as candidates Philippe Ouellet and Pierre Cyr answer questions from CHIP and from residents. Residents of Fort-Coulonge who wish […]

Fire Prevention Week will take place from October 5 to 11, 2025. Each year in Québec, fires cause on average: 4,951 homes damaged (about 13 homes per day) 308 people injured 27,000 people evacuated Nearly 48% of house fires are linked to distraction or human error. Improper use of electrical appliances and a lack of […]

Modification of the Ban on Open-Air Fires in Forests or Nearby Areas The Ministry of Public Security is partially lifting the ban on open-air fires in forests or nearby areas due to rainfall received in recent hours. This decision was made in collaboration with SOPFEU (Société de protection des forêts contre le feu). The open-air […]

The CREDDO has been mandated to develop a regional strategy to combat invasive exotic plant species (both aquatic and terrestrial) in the Outaouais region. The goal is to identify priority actions for prevention, detection, and control at the regional level and to plan their implementation. Over the next three years, several initiatives will be carried […]

The Caisse Desjardins des Rivières de Pontiac is warning all Pontiac residents about a telephone scam currently circulating in the region. Several cases have already been reported to the credit union’s staff. Paul Boisvert, Market Development Director at the Caisse Desjardins des Rivières de Pontiac, explains: Telephone scams—where fraudsters pose as trusted individuals to steal […]

As part of the Thanksgiving celebrations, the Chapeau Agricultural Society is hosting a children’s bingo this Saturday, October 11, at the Chapeau Market. Natalie Thompson from the Chapeau Market provides all the details: Arrive a little early to give your children a chance to participate. There will be some wonderful prizes to win.

The Quebec Public Library Association (ABPQ) has launched an initiative to raise awareness among candidates about the crucial importance of public libraries, which play a key role in the development and well-being of communities. A special web page has been created, featuring a quiz, “Did You Know” facts, a toolkit, resources, and a statement of […]