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The municipality of La Pêche launches its green fund
In the municipality of La Pêche, the municipal council has set up in recent months, a green fund intended to support projects from companies, non-profit organizations, public organizations or even individuals who can improve certain practices related to the environment. For Mayor Guillaume Lamoureux, this is a way to generate more projects across his municipality. […]
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Guillaume Lamoureux said he was satisfied with the behavior and measures in his municipality in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
The mayor of the municipality of La Pêche, Guillaume Lamoureux said he was satisfied with the behavior and measures taken by merchants, residents and visitors to his municipality in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This municipality had faced a large number of visitors last spring, despite the confinement. Even if he is currently satisfied […]
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Public gatherings: the number of people in gatherings increases to 250
The maximum number of people who can attend indoor and outdoor events in public places will increase from 50 to 250 as of August 3, according to what the Legault government announced yesterday afternoon. The decision mainly concerns performance halls, theaters and cinemas throughout Quebec. The authorities point out that spectators must respect “as far […]
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William Amos talks about wearing a mask
Wearing a mask or face covering covering the nose and mouth has become compulsory in closed or partially covered public places for people 12 years of age and over. CHIP 101.9 took advantage of the interview granted by William Amos to find out his position on the subject. For the federal member of parliament for […]
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Art Pontiac programming
Art Pontiac will ensure in the coming weeks to offer a varied cultural program for the relaunch in this artistic context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting at the beginning of August, art lovers will be able to attend exhibitions at the École en Pierre located in Portage-du-Fort. Geneviève Has from Art Pontiac explains the first […]
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Postponement of the recycling pickup in Fort-Coulonge
The residents of Fort-Coulonge received a telephone message concerning the postponement of the recycling collection due to equipment breakdown. Recycling pickup for residents of this municipality will be done on regular days for the east and west sectors. Here is the message that the municipality sent out. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Recycling pickup in Fort-Coulonge […]
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Vandalism on the PPJ Cycloparc
Vandalism was found along the Cycloparc PPJ in the Shawville sector. The vandals left messages such as “COVID 19 = LIES” on a picnic table, on a sign and on the bike path itself. Kim Lessage of the MRC Pontiac summarizes the actions of the vandals. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Kim Lessage – Vandalism on […]
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William Amos highlights new federal support for provincial and municipal governments
In a publication released yesterday (July 20), the federal deputy for Pontiac, William Amos welcomes the announcement by his government of Canada which in his opinion will have positive impacts on the government of Quebec and other provinces to ensure health and safety of Canadians and to ensure they receive the support they need during […]
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The MRC invites citizens to communicate by email
The MRC Pontiac is currently experiencing technical difficulties with their telephone system. Citizens are encouraged to contact their staff members by email until the issue is resolved. The MRC Pontiac Strategic Communications Advisor, Colleen Jones, invited citizens to visit their person’s directory: MRC Pontiac Directory CHIP101.9 · Interview – Colleen Jones – Problems with the […]
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William Amos speaks out on his government’s programs and the announcement of protected areas
Pontiac MP William Amos summarized the most recent programs announced by his government to support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. He returned to the announcement of protected areas in the Pontiac, for which a consultation was announced last June. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Will Amos – Protected areas on the Noire […]
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