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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 […]

The public extraordinary meeting of the Ile-du-Grand-Calumet municipal council, scheduled for this evening Wednesday May 6th, will be held not only without an audience, but also without the news media. Following the announcement by Ile-du-Grand-Calumet, Wednesday morning, saying that it would be impossible to allow citizens to participate in the online meeting, the CHIP 101.9 […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.

On Saturday afternoon, citizens of the municipality of L’Ile-du-Grand-Calumet gathered in their cars to request that the council hold a vote of no confidence towards the mayor Serge Newberry. Another purpose of this manifestation was to demand the resignation of mayor Newberry. CHIP 101.9’s Elizabeth Séguin was on site to cover the event. CHIP101.9 · […]

The Western Québec School Board (WQSB) issued a press release on its website addressing the Quebec government’s plan for reopening preschools, elementary schools and daycare centers on May 11 in cold regions such as the Outaouais. ”Western Québec wishes to make clear that while it respects the provincial directive to reopen elementary schools, it remains […]

A new survey is available on the chipfm.com home page for CHIP 101.9 readers and listeners, on a new question concerning the Pontiac. This month we are asking your opinion on the most recent announcements from the Government of Quebec, including the upcoming lifting of roadside checks. “Do you believe that the Quebec government made […]

CHIP 101.9 radio bingo was presented for the first time since March last night. The radio was authorized to restart the bingos, however, the safety of all our players and supporters remain our priority. We would therefore like to reiterate that the government’s sanitary measures are still in place and that it is imperative that […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19. CHIP101.9 · May 05 2020_Update Jane Toller

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 […]

La Gare – Waltham Station, a restaurant in the municipality of Waltham has adjusted their services in accordance to the Government of Quebec’s health and social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with CHIP the owner of Waltham Station, Cobi Rabb, explained that prior to the health crisis many of their clients […]