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A 41-year-old woman from Mansfield was arrested on May 27th in connection with a series of robberies that occurred in the MRC Pontiac between January and April. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) indicated that the woman was released on a promise to appear at a later date at the Campbell’s Bay courthouse, where she could […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19. CHIP101.9 · May 28 2020_ Jane Toller Update

The Quebec government held a press briefing today to update citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 across Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report was presented to summarize the briefing and its […]

NHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman, unveils the NHL’s Return to Play Plan for the 2019-20 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It has been over two months since the NHL suspended its season due to the novel coronavirus back on March 12. On Tuesday, the Commissioner of the National Hockey League, Gary Bettman, unveiled the Return to Play Plan […]

Several Pontiacers have agreed to lend a helping hand in nursing homes. This is the case of Tyler LaSalle who accepted the invitation from CHIP 101.9 to discuss his experience in the Groves Park Lodge nursing home in Renfrew. Though Tyler LaSalle has not completed his training, the current rules allow him to work during […]

Accessibility to high-speed Internet has been receiving attention for several weeks now, both in the Pontiac and elsewhere in rural Quebec. Québec Solidaire instead proposes a plan of $ 2.5 billion over 4 years to ensure connection across Quebec. According to the MNA for Rouyn-Noranda Témiscamingue, Émilise Lessard-Therrien, says that the initiatives of the past […]

Real estate market activities have been authorized since May 11th. As Century 21 elite real estate broker Sébastien Bonnerot explains, buyers are currently very active. In the Pontiac, it seems that the market is more attractive for sellers compared to a few years ago. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Sébastien Bonnerot – Marché plus actif depuis […]

The Quebec government held a press briefing today to update citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 across Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report was presented to summarize the briefing and its […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19. CHIP101.9 · May 27 2020_ Jane Toller Update

As announced by the Québec Government, solo sports would be allowed to resume during this COVID-19 Pademic, notably Tennis and Golf. As of Wednesday, the Pine Lodge Golf Course located in the municipality of Bristol reopened for golfers. According to the Golf and Camping grounds manager at Pine Lodge Adam Thompson, the business has established […]