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Users of the résidences privées pour aînés (RPA) (private seniors’ residences) can now go outside without supervision. “Autonomous people have been isolated for two months. For the past two months, they have lost their freedom. It’s not human. It’s important for mental health to get some fresh air, “said Quebec Premier, François Legault, on Tuesday. […]

The host of Pontiac rendez-vous and À l’aube de la 148, Nathalie Vasiloff, celebrated her 30-year career at CHIP 101.9 last Friday. She reminisced on the evolution of radio, notably the various radio technologies over the past three decades. CHIP101.9 · Nathalie Vasiloff – historique The experienced host also told us about an era of […]

The Municipality of l’Île-du-Grand-Calumet has sent a communication indicating that it is impossible to find a way for citizens to participate in the public meeting of the municipal council which will take place this Wednesday, May 6th. Several citizens expressed their disappointment with this decision. Recently, via the municipality’s Facebook page, citizen Sylvie Landriault asked […]

The Pontiac Quad Club donated $ 1,000 to Bouffe Pontiac to support their mission of providing food and other essentials to families in need, particularly in the context of COVID-19. Club President, René Barrette, explained why the board of directors wanted to make this contribution. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – René Barrette – Don à Bouffe […]

Pontiac MRC warden Jane Toller addressed residents on Tuesday evening in a letter posted on the MRC website. She talks about high-speed Internet access, help offered to local businesses and projects of economic scope in the region, such as the forest industry and the waste recovery project. Here is the content of her message : […]

Aware that confinement can have a negative impact on the health of seniors, the FADOQ Network believes that the easing of the rules will generate positive effects, provided that those with a medical condition who feel reassured by containment measures. The FADOQ Network recalls the importance of acting with caution when reducing constraints because the […]

Although several measures have been eased with public health recommendations, it is still too early to organize gatherings with several people from different residences. The National Director of Public Health, Dr. Horacio Arruda, believes that the risks of transmission of the virus are still too great. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Horacio Arruda – Ce n’est […]

The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, indicated that 11,200 workers in the health care system are missing in the province. Full-time workers, in particular, are sorely lacking. During his press briefing, Tuesday, François Legault launched a new appeal for help, especially full time, in CHSLDs. He asks employees who have finished their quarantine to return […]

The minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers in Quebec, Marguerite Blais, took some responsibility for the crisis unfolding in the CHSLDs, but added that the cuts made by the Liberal government of Philippe Couillard have damaged the centers accommodation. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Marguerite Blais – Responsabilité Marguerite Blais was also minister Responsible for […]

The Government of Quebec has widened access for families to people at the end of their lives. For the Minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers, Marguerite Blais, this ease of the measures for residents of palliative care units is a question of human dignity. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Marguerite Blais – Soins palliatifs Visits […]