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Archaeological survey to uncover the location of the Fort Coulonge
An archaeological survey will be conducted in October to uncover the location of the Hudson’s Bay fur trading post in the Pontiac also know as the Fort Coulonge. Greg Piasetzki, a Toronto man with ties to the Hudson’s Bay Company in the Pontiac, explained what he is hoping to accomplish with the survey. CHIP101.9 · […]
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Altercation in Ste-Cécile-de-Masham over wearing a mask
An altercation occurred between two people in the area of Ste-Cécile-de-Masham in La Pêche, on August 8, concerning the compulsory wearing of a mask, requiring police intervention. The MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais Public Security Department confirmed that at the time of the incident, one of the two people was allegedly assaulted. A formal complaint has been […]
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Four forest fires in the Pontiac for July
During the month of July, a total of four forest fires were started on the territory of the MRC Pontiac, all caused by lightning. This phenomenon occurs regularly during the summer, as explained by the prevention and communications officer of the Société de la protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU), Mélanie Morin. CHIP101.9 · […]
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UPA launches the “Mangeons local” application
The Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) this week launched the “Mangeons local plus que jamais” application, a new initiative that aims to promote local purchasing in Quebec. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, the president of UPA Pontiac, Scott Judd, explained that this tool will help identify farms, markets and processors who sell directly to […]
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Council meetings in Otter Lake now open to the public
The next council meeting for the municipality of Otter Lake will be open for the public to attend. According to the mayor of Otter Lake, Kim Cartier-Villeneuve, the municipality is asking citizens who want to attend next months meeting to call in advance to confirm their presence. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Kim Cartier-Villeneuve – Council […]
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Fort-Coulonge opens council meeting to the public tonight
The municipality of Fort-Coulonge will allow a total of 3 residents to attend the next municipal meeting which will be held on August 12th. According to a public notice issued on the municipality of Fort-Coulonge’s website, the seats available will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. The residents who attend the meeting must uphold the […]
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The MRC Pontiac is looking for a new director of land use planning and the environment
The MRC Pontiac is looking for a new director in land use planning and the environment. The MRC office told CHIP 101.9 that this hiring process is preparing the retirement of the current director of the territory, Régent Dugas, scheduled for later this year. DESCRIPTION The sector of land-use planning and management is large. It […]
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Back to School : The SPEHR reacts to new measures
The president of the Hautes-Rivières Teaching Staff Union (SPEHR), Daniel Boisjoli, believes that the Government of Quebec would have benefited from adding staff to the schools, in particular janitors, who could have ensured the disinfection of establishments during a pandemic. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, he made known his point of view concerning the […]
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A survey to determine the need of a pharmacy in Otter Lake
On August 10th the municipality of Otter Lake posted a survey on their Facebook page concerning a project to build a pharmacy in the municipality. The mayor of Otter Lake, Kim Cartier-Villeneuve, said that the survey is to determine the need of a pharmacy in the town and gave her thoughts on the potential new […]
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Back to School: a revised plan
On Monday, Jean-François Roberge, the Quebec Minister of Education, issued revisions to the government’s back to school plan for the 2020-21 school year. Among the revision, upon returning to school in the fall, students in grade 5, or higher, will have to wear a mask in all common areas, such as corridors, though masks will […]
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