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In its annual publication intended for its taxpayers, the Municipality of Litchfield indicates that the bridge located on Crawford Road remains stable, but that regular inspections are carried out to monitor the safety of its structure. “Council is considering either permanent improvements or a complete replacement of the bridge. This process is underway and numerous […]

The Quebec Ministry of Transport (MTQ) has not advanced any official date for the end of the work on the Félix-Gabriel-Marchand Bridge. Ministry spokeswoman Rosalie Faubert told CHIP 101.9 that the date hasn’t been advanced for the end of the work, but made it clear on several occasions that the MTQ wants to complete the […]

Three weeks ago, CHIP 101.9 revealed that residents of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes had been struggling for several years with recurring problems and failures of Bell’s land telephone line. Since these revelations, several technicians have been on site to ensure that the service meets customer expectations. One of the customers affected by these recurring problems, Wayne Wilson, spoke […]

The federal government invested $ 3 million last week in three organizations working in cybersecurity in the city of Gatineau. The MP for the Pontiac, William Amos, believes that this is an excellent opportunity for the Outaouais region to position itself in this field. “This is the kind of investment that, in my opinion, also […]

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais confirmed yesterday (March 1) that the population aged 80 and over, those born in 1941 and before, are invited to make an appointment now to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The CISSS de l’Outaouais reiterates that the website Québec.ca/vaccinCOVID, is the easiest and fastest […]

The Conservative candidate for the next federal election in the riding of Pontiac, Michel Gauthier, who also acts as spokesperson for the Conservative Party in the Outaouais, made a statement supporting the Connexion Fibre Picanoc (CFP) project in order to implement high-speed Internet throughout the territory of the rural MRCs of Pontiac and Vallée-de-la-Gatineau. “The […]

The Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield Patro is organizing this Wednesday, March 3, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., a family day during March break, allowing families to enjoy the cross-country ski and snowshoe trails free of charge. The director of the Patro, Suzanne Dazé, also specified that young people will have the possibility of obtaining a fishing license. […]

The Renfrew County Public Health Unit reports an outbreak on its territory designated as a green zone in Ontario. It was reported that during the week, nine residents of Arnprior and five of the McNab/Braeside Township tested positive for COVID-19. 6 businesses affected According to the information available, 36 people have been identified as high […]

The Gatineau and Outaouais Heritage Network unveiled the content of its Feasibility Study in order to create a Regional Museum of the Outaouais. We learnt that the main building of this museum would be in Gatineau, but that locations throughout the Outaouais region will also be part of the institution. “What is interesting for the […]

Federal Liberal MPs from the Outaouais, including Pontiac MP William Amos, as well as Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer), Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau) and Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil-La Petite-Nation), supported the Hydrogen production plant project by electrolysis of water led by Évolugen and Gazifère. This project should allow the production of about 20 megawatts of energy and will, according […]