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Last Monday evening (September 14), the MRC Pontiac began its first meeting in Otter Lake to develop its strategic plan. About ten citizens went there to discuss the Pontiac’s priorities and challenges for the coming years. Jacob Lavigne from CHIP 101.9 was there, he noted an interesting participation for a total population of just over […]

The MRC Pontiac is launching a public consultation with its residents, elected officials and employers to get their views on the DNA of the region. This consultation is part of the territorial marketing strategy that is currently underway. This approach stems from the MRC’s desire to position itself, review its image and develop an attraction […]

The CISSS de l’Outaouais issued a press release Wednesday announcing the reopening of the intensive care unit at the Gatineau Hospital, which came into effect as of this morning. According to the CISSS, the reopening of the service is due to a reassignment of nurses trained in intensive care. However, the organization is continuing its […]

As Teachers and students return to school, the routine begins to set in. However, for the director General of the Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) Mike Dubeau, the first two weeks of school has seen its fair share of challenges and stress. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Mike Dubeau – 1 In the by-weekly Segment with […]

The MRC Pontiac will be holding a series of public consultation meetings this fall. These consultations will focus on the draft statement of the Vision 2030 strategic plan adopted by Council on February 19, 2020. The goal, according to the MRC Pontiac, is to faithfully reflect the vision, meet the needs and capture the feelings […]

In a letter published last Wednesday, co-founder of the Quebec Senior AA Hockey League (LHSAAQ) and owner of the Pontiac Senior Comets, Danick Boisvert indicated that there will be a hiatus from senior hockey in the region this year. He nevertheless mentioned that if the situation improves and certain public health rules change, a season […]

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued an advisory about a potential low-risk COVID-19 exposure after confirmation that a person who tested positive for the virus visited Planet Fitness in Pembroke on September 5, 2020. A testing clinic was offered on Monday September 14 at the RCDHU, for those who visited the facility […]

Non-profit organisations, cooperatives, band councils of aboriginal communities and municipalities interested in applying to the New Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) are invited to contact the MRC Pontiac’s economic development department to schedule an appointment: By phone at (819) 648-5689 Ext.122 By e-mail at c.kluke@mrcpontiac.qc.ca Project proposals will be accepted as of August 26th, 2020. […]

As part of les Journées de la Culture (Culture month), artPontiac will be holding Souk’art, an art fair highlighting the various artist across the region. According to Geneviève Has, ArtPontiac is hoping to have a wide variety of artists on site for the event. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Genevieve Has – soukart – artisants Geneviève […]

The annual general meeting for the parents of Sieur-de-Coulonge High School (ESSC) will be held on Monday September 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. According to the School Principal Julie Martin, the goal of Monday’s meeting is to inform the parents regarding the new rules implemented for the 2020-21 school year, as […]