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The schools of the Centre de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais are closed again, this time because of the strike by employees affiliated with the CSN – Public sector, today (Wednesday, May 26) and tomorrow (May 27). In order to ensure the safety of students and staff and the pursuit of learning, distance education will be […]

Here is a summary of the activities and events that took place on the territory of the MRC Pontiac in relation to the interventions of the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). For legal and security reasons and in order not to compromise ongoing investigations, the SQ mentions that certain events and activities cannot be included. Monday […]

CHIP 101.9 spoke to MP Kody Blois in the riding Kings — Hants, in Nova Scotia. He represents this riding since the most recent election in 2019, Mr. Blois notes several similarities between the Pontiac and his riding, in particular the rural side and the fact that the Pontiac is located near Ottawa and Kings […]

The number of active cases in the Pontiac fell again, now reaching 12 cases, which is the lowest number of active cases for the region since March. According to data from the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais, the number of hospitalizations has also fallen in the Outaouais, with 26 […]

A new company is set up in the Pontiac, more precisely in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. The Filgo-Sonic Group is a Quebec company that has acquired the Beausoir convenience store, located near the Pont Blanc. Their spokesperson, Mélanie Côté, mentioned that the company aims to be a center offering motorists several services. “The convenience store will become a […]

Île-du-Grand-Calumet native Marc Pieschke won first in the masters class and the open class during a bodybuilding competition, for the Quebec championship. Now living in Malartic in Abitibi, he explained his career to CHIP 101.9 and the reasons that led him to train. “At the age of 42, I weighed over 277 pounds. I have […]

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is asking motorists to be vigilant and help turtles cross the streets. “As we leave our houses to venture out onto the roads, wildlife sightings, including collisions with vehicles, are often likely to involve turtles. This is why the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is asking motorists to give them […]

Due to the improved epidemiological situation, the Outaouais region will go to the alert level (orange) as of May 31, at 00:01. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Francois Legault – Restrictions easing Measures in effect in the orange zone include: – The return to full-time classes for students in Secondary 3, 4 and 5; – Re-opening […]

The vaccination campaign continues in the Pontiac, it seems that for certain age groups, the vaccination rate is lower here than elsewhere in the Outaouais. The Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, said that according to some claims, people 50 and under have been less vaccinated in the Pontiac than in the rest of […]

The Plage du Pont Blanc will soon start its activities. While in the MRC Pontiac, the federal deputy William Amos wished to underline the contribution of the municipalities and the organization Aventure Hélianthe, in the creation of this infrastructure for the community. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Will Amos – Beach One of the managers of […]