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The Chapeau (Isle-aux-Allumettes) Recreational Association (RA) summer day camp has been canceled due to the pandemic. “It is a decision that we feel is necessary to comply with government regulations as our services would be setup in a community hall and park, which remain closed at this time,” said Association President, Karie Bissonnette to CHIP […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19. CHIP101.9 · May 20 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 […]

This week, Pontiac MNA André Fortin congratulates the new leader of the Quebec Liberal Party Dominique Anglade. André Fortin pointed out that Ms. Anglade becomes the first woman leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and a “determined leader who will put all her energies into building a better Quebec”. The MNA for Pontiac thanked Pierre […]

The municipality of Île-du-Grand-Calumet held another extraordinary meeting yesterday. The goal was to appoint Tracey Hérault Cameron as Acting Executive Director until Executive Director Sabrina Larivière returns next week. Another municipal meeting, this time a regular monthly meeting, should be held next week. It should be noted that Councilor Alice Meilleur Pieschke currently acts as […]

Raymond Durocher, who was mayor of Fort-Coulonge from 1999 to 2017 (also councilor from 1991 to 1999), as well as warden of the MRC Pontiac from 2013 to 2017 died on May 15th, at the age of 62. In a 26-year career, Raymond Durocher has often been the main representative of the Pontiac to the […]

On June 8, CHIP 101.9 will offer its listeners an intimate show by the regional singer, Michaela Cahill. At around 7:30 p.m. on Monday June 8th, she will be invited to present some songs to the radio audience live. Michaela Cahill is part of Marc Dupré’s team on the musical program La Voix 8, presented […]

Pontiac MP William Amos touched up on the federal government announcements regarding seniors. He said he has had several communications with seniors in the Pontiac in the past few weeks. Amos believes his government’s announcements of financial assistance to seniors will meet the expectations of seniors across the country. In addition to the communications with […]

The Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Board (CSHBO) notes a slight drop in the number of students enrolled in class during the week of May 18th to 22nd. A total of 504 students were enrolled, compared to 523 for the first week of back to school. Regarding school transportation, a decrease was also noted. The CSHBO goes down […]

The Outaouais region has so far reported 426 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the crisis, 22 more since yesterday. The Pontiac local service network (RLS) still has 5 cases or less, all located in the municipality of Pontiac. No case has been identified in the MRC Pontiac. Le Droit reported on Tuesday that […]