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As Halloween approaches, the various municipalities in the region are looking to find ways to reduce the risks of the spread of COVID-19. It is in this context, the municipalities of Mansfield-et-Pontefract and Fort-Coulonge have decided to collaborate in order to organize a “drive-in” evening which will take place at the Center de Loisir des […]

According to what CHIP 101.9 has learned, the Bristol Dryland dog racing event will not take place as planned from November 13th to 15th, but will be postponed until the winter. The event which normally attracts riders from all over the world will instead attempt to have local riders across the country this year and […]

Sieur-de-Coulonge High School drew attention to the publication of the Palmarès des écoles secondaires published in the journal de Montréal and the journal de Québec. With a score of 6.8, it ranks 4th among secondary schools in the Outaouais, which represents a spectacular rise since only a few months ago, the average score was 2.4. […]

The MRC Pontiac held an award ceremony to honor Michaela Cahill last Friday. The Pontiac singer reached the final of the TV show La Voix broadcasted on TVA and local politicians wanted to recognize her contribution to make the region better known. Several people were on site to congratulate the resident of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, including the […]

In conclusion to the series of Public consultations on the Strategic Planning Vision Statement, CHIP 101.9 spoke to the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding what Pontiac residents consider to be a priority for the next 20 years. For most of the residents of the MRC Pontiac, the main priority is clear: a […]

Applications to the COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Fund will close on Friday October 23. The MRC Pontiac issued a notice on Facebook Monday to remind Small Business in the Pontiac to register for the $70,000 COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Fund to help navigate through challenges and adjustments brought on by the Pandemic. This financial aid […]

After concerns were raised by residents of the municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Mayor Gilles Dionne requested during the MRC Pontiac meeting Wednesday Oct 21, that the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Committee (ORRPB) address the current high water levels. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Gilles Dionne – High Water Levels Other mayors joined in on the conversation, addressing […]

“Remove the name Pontiac from the MRC Pontiac” is what Roger Fleury demands. Why? Because according to him, the MRC Pontiac dirties the name of this Chief from the First Nations. Interestingly, Roger Fleury is not asking that the name Pontiac be removed from the municipality of Pontiac or the federal and provincial ridings of […]

The MRC Pontiac will present La légende de Sarila in Chapeau to conclude the drive in cinema presentations for Culture month. This Saturday, October 24 2020, in the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and the MRC Pontiac, in collaboration with Culture pour Tous and Hydro Quebec, will present the final drive in movie celebrating Culture month in […]

The Patro of Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield is organizing a Halloween party on its trails, which will ensure that health safety rules are respected. As Patro director Suzanne Dazé explains this is a way to organize a community party and to bring to life an activity out of the ordinary for the participants. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Suzan […]