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The residents of Fort-Coulonge received a telephone message concerning the postponement of the recycling collection due to equipment breakdown. Recycling pickup for residents of this municipality will be done on regular days for the east and west sectors. Here is the message that the municipality sent out. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Recycling pickup in Fort-Coulonge […]

Vandalism was found along the Cycloparc PPJ in the Shawville sector. The vandals left messages such as “COVID 19 = LIES” on a picnic table, on a sign and on the bike path itself. Kim Lessage of the MRC Pontiac summarizes the actions of the vandals. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Kim Lessage – Vandalism on […]

In a publication released yesterday (July 20), the federal deputy for Pontiac, William Amos welcomes the announcement by his government of Canada which in his opinion will have positive impacts on the government of Quebec and other provinces to ensure health and safety of Canadians and to ensure they receive the support they need during […]

The MRC Pontiac is currently experiencing technical difficulties with their telephone system. Citizens are encouraged to contact their staff members by email until the issue is resolved. The MRC Pontiac Strategic Communications Advisor, Colleen Jones, invited citizens to visit their person’s directory: MRC Pontiac Directory CHIP101.9 · Interview – Colleen Jones – Problems with the […]

Pontiac MP William Amos summarized the most recent programs announced by his government to support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. He returned to the announcement of protected areas in the Pontiac, for which a consultation was announced last June. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Will Amos – Protected areas on the Noire […]

The CISSS de l’Outaouais offers walk-in screening at the Screening Clinic (CDD) located at 135, boulevard Saint-Raymond. The clinic now welcomes people wishing to be tested. The CISSS de l’Outaouais also reminds that Covid-19 is still circulating in the community. This COVID-19 walk-in screening offer is in addition to the screenings with an appointment still […]

Following the Quebec government’s announcement to make it compulsory to wear face cover in closed or partially covered public places, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais informs the population that this measure also applies to all of its facilities. People aged 12 and over who come to CISSS Outaouais facilities […]

The Quebec government has announced an investment of $ 14.3 million to support the forestry industry, that was hit hard since the closure of the Fortress plant in Thurso. In an interview with CHIP 1019, the Minister responsible for the Outaouais Mathieu Lacombe indicated that it was still a temporary aid to support the forest […]

With major heat waves passing through the Pontiac over recent weeks, anl issue has arised for farmers in the Pontiac and surrounding regions. The lack of precipitation due to the heat wave has put a lot of stress on farmers to crop this season and therefore have enough hay to feed their cattle this winter. […]

Even if the last few days have brought rain in the Pontiac, many farmers are worried that some people are thinking of selling their animals. This was explained by Denis Dubeau, a farmer from Litchfield. CHIP101.9 · Local 18 juillet Despite the sunny weather and the lack of precipitation, the situation is still less important […]