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Mission accomplished for Michaela Cahill
It’s almost done, Michaela Cahill, who rallied the people of Pontiac behind her, reached the final of La Voix on TVA. Happy to have reached this stage, Michaela Cahill had quite a challenge in front of her last Sunday by performing “Les uns contre les autres” from the musical show “Starmania”. Rather used to singing […]
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Military Training in Cobden
In a press release, the residents of the Cobden area are advised that personnel from Canadian Special Operations Forces Command will be conducting training in the area, from 17 to 21 October, 2020. Residents may notice military aircraft and vehicles, uniformed military personnel. All efforts will be made to ensure that disruption to the community […]
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Disagreements within the Municipality of Pontiac
Protesters came to the Pontiac Municipality Council meeting on Tuesday evening (October 13). They are demanding the resignation of Mayor Joanne Labadie and some councilors. This is the case of Diane Lacasse who affirms that the municipal council lacks transparency and who also calls into question the decisions of the municipality. CHIP101.9 · Extrait J […]
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Quinn O’Brien stays the course
The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on Litchfield native hockey player Quinn O’Brien. After his stint in Ottawa, Quinn was to continue in hockey by moving to Scotland, where he had received an offer to play this season. This first attempt was canceled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A few days later, a team located […]
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The auction of buildings for unpaid taxes scheduled for November 12
The buildings for unpaid tax sale will be sold on November 12 at a public auction, at the Campbell’s Bay Recreation Center located at 2 Second Street, in Campbell ‘s Bay at 10:00 a.m., to satisfy the payment of municipal and/or school taxes, interest and costs of the sale, unless these taxes, interest and costs […]
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Registration for the random draw for private vacation lots on public land
The Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles (MERN) offers to the public the opportunity to take part in a random draw for the allotment of vacation lots on public land. The lots are located in highly sought-after areas and generally cover 4,000 m². Most are wooded, waterfront lots, accessible by land except in some […]
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Survey revealing that 74% of teachers have suffered violence
A survey revealing that 74% of teachers have suffered violence was published by the Syndicat du personnel de l’enseignement des Hautes-Rivières (SPEHR). The director of the Centre de services scolaires Haut-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) gave his point of view and his explanations. CHIP101.9 · October 08 2020_Report – Haute riviere teacher union survey on violence in school […]
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Jane Toller Update October 11 2020
In her October 11 update, the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, talked about the situation of the City of Gatineau and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais (include municipality of Pontiac from Quyon to Luskville/Breckenridge). The MRC Pontiac remains in the orange zone. Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding […]
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The MRC Pontiac remains in the orange zone
The City of Gatineau and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais (include municipality of Pontiac from Quyon to Luskville/Breckenridge) are moving into the “red zone” under Quebec’s COVID-19 guidelines. The MRC Pontiac remains in the orange zone. Here are the explanations of the Warden Jane Toller. CHIP101.9 · Update Jane complete En 10 oco
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The MRC Pontiac encourages residents to download the COVID-Alert application
In a press release, the MRC Pontiac encourages residents to download the Government of Canada’s COVID-Alert app. The use of the COVID-Alert app is entirely voluntary. You are free to download the app, use it or remove it. The COVID-Alert app functions: Notifies you if you have been in contact with someone who has tested […]
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