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Madison Faught found safe
The Sûreté du Québec confirmed on Wednesday July 1st that Madison Faught, 17 years old, was found safe and sound in the Ottawa area. The young woman has been missing since June 28th, after leaving her home in l’Isle-aux-Allumettes.
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Éric Richard, new deputy director at the École des Petits-Ponts
The École des Petits-Ponts has a new deputy director, Éric Richard, who will work in support of the director of the establishment, Stéphane Bouchard. Mr. Richard has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s in business (MBA). He worked for 14 years as a manager, including 8 years at the Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service […]
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CISSSO resumes ambulatory activities
The Centre de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais is gradually resuming its ambulatory activities in its hospitals, such as surgery, endoscopy, oncology, medical imaging services as well as various ambulatory clinics, including outpatient medical clinics, orthopedics, physiotherapy, audiology , pediatrics, center of expertise in chronic diseases, etc. The population is encouraged to […]
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The 2020 edition of the Readers Choice Awards
The Pontiac Journal launched the 8th annual Readers Choice Award in the June 3rd edition of the Journal. In an interview with the General Manager of the Journal, Lynne Lavery, this year, certain categories were adjusted in connection to the COVID-19 Pandemic. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Lynne Lavery – COVID-19 Each year, the Pontiac Journal […]
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The St-Pierre Parish reopens under certain conditions
Following the government’s announcement of allowing gatherings of up to 50 people, churches across the province were allowed to reopen for masses and funerals on June 22. In an interview with Father Justin Bertrand, he explained how people will be allowed to gather for Church on Sundays. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Fr Justin Bertrand – […]
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COVID-19 screenings now open to all
Screening for COVID-19 is now available to anyone wishing to be screened by appointment only. The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais recommends that people with symptoms of Covid-19 or who have been in contact with symptomatic people go for screening, recalling that COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community. […]
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Masks will be mandatory in public transport from July 13th
The wearing of a mask or face cover will be mandatory in public transport from July 13th for people aged 12 and over. The transportation services across the province will be preparing to apply this new measure, which will be implemented in a few days. The Premier of Quebec, François Legault. CHIP101.9 · Clip – […]
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Alternating lane reductions on the Pont des Allumettes
This Tuesday, June 30th, there will be maintenance work on the Allumettes bridge, between the municipality of Isle-aux-Allumettes and Pembroke in Ontario. During this operation, there will be reductions in alternating lanes on the bridge between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Two signalmen will be on site to direct traffic. Motorists can expect slight delays. […]
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CHIP 101.9 celebrates Canada Day with DJ Martin Leguerrier
CHIP 101.9 will celebrate Canada Day with a live performance by local DJ Martin Leguerrier, who has prepared a special “dance” for the occasion. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, he explained what the content of his “mix” will look like. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – DJ Martin Leguerrier – Mix Dance The show will be […]
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Mandatory brake check on heavy vehicles, such as RVs, pick-ups pulling trailers, etc.
More and more people will travel the roads of Quebec in the coming weeks because of the summer vacation. The Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) reminds road users that if they drive a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total laden mass of 3,000 kg or more, they are under an obligation […]
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