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Last Friday, after learning of the first confirmed case of the new Coronavirus, COVID-19, in Mont-Laurier, the MRC Pontiac issued a public message stating that the risks associated with the virus remains low in the region. It is however encouraged by the MRC Pontiac that citizens remain vigilant. The MRC Pontiac also reminded residents of […]

The municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract is hoping to celebrate the reopening of the Félix-Gabriel Marchand bridge in August 2021. The municipality has asked the organization Phare Ouest to organize activities, including a sound and light show, during an event called the Festi-Pont. The organization is trying to set up a broadcast for the grand opening. From […]

The Pontiac will listen to the rhythm of slam poetry in the coming weeks. Slammers from different regions will be in the Pontiac as part of a project by the organization Slam Québec France. The President of Slam Québec France, Richard Charron gave more details. As part of this project, businesses in the region should […]

During the final game of the best of 5 series on Saturday in Fort-Coulonge, the Pontiac Comets managed to defeat the Mont-Tremblant Diables 9 to 6. The Comets will therefore play Maniwaki in finals of the Quebec senior AA hockey League. If they win the 7 game series it will be the first time in […]

The municipality of Fort-Coulonge issued an advisory to its residents, informing them that the recycling pick-up was postponed due to an equipment failure. According to the information provided by the municipality, the recycling pick-up in the West sector will be done on Thursday of next week and the East sector’s pick-up will be on Friday.

Aventure Hélianthe has recently been offering guided tours of their winter trails between the Davidson Forest and Mansfield. CHIP 101.9 did part of the snowshoe trails, guided by Louis Harvey who, on site, explained the particularities of the trail. To find out more about the services offered by the Coopérative Hélianthe Adventure, you can visit […]

The mining company Ressources Sphinx LTD., in the municipalities of l’Ile-du-Grand-Calumet, is looking for partners to be able to continue to advance its Green Palladium project. The president / CEO of Sphinx Resources, Jeremie Ryan discussed the issues regarding the costs associated to continue drilling for Palladium. The drilling campaigns, which were carried out in […]

Health – The Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ) was not informed by the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais of the closure of the obstetrics wing at the Shawville Hospital, as announced on February 24th. The president of the FMSQ, Dr. Diane Francœur, told CHIP 101.9 that she […]

The municipality of Campbell’s Bay issued a preventive water boil advisory today, Thursday March 5th, 2020, due to a water main break causing an interruption of water. The streets affected by this interruption are as follows: -Leslie (between Brown and John st) -Florence -Borden -Brabazon -Elsie -Campbell (houses # 1 to 10 and 13) It […]

Ski Pontiac will celebrate the end of the season, this weekend, with activities held throughout the day Saturday in the municipality of Bristol. The director of communications for the organization, Ariane Cloutier, gave more details: Cloutier believes that Ski Pontiac has grown in popularity over the most recent season, in particular due to regular activities […]