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The MNA for Pontiac André Fortin believes that it will be important in the coming weeks for the MRC Pontiac to be present at various discussions concerning the forest industry and the current challenges at the Fortress plant, located in Thurso. André Fortin said that he believes that the Davidson cogeneration project could have a […]

The Outaouais section of the Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec (FPJQ), took a position following the statements made by the Mayor of Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Serge Newberry, at the municipal meeting in late October. In a statement issued yesterday on the FPJQ’s website, the Outaouais sector reviewed the information made public by CHIP 101.9 regarding the […]

In an article published yesterday by Radio-Canada, a nurse expressed concerns that “the life of mothers and their babies are in danger at the Shawville Hospital”. The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin addressed the nurse in question. André Fortin said that he hoped to see transparency from the Centre intégré de santé et de services […]

CHIP 101.9 recently spoke with the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, to get an update on the project to receive waste from the Outaouais and parts of eastern Ontario to create clean energy. The full interview with Jane Toller is available here.

The Pontiac Comets continued their winning streak by winning a fourth straight game against the Maniwaki Forestiers last Saturday night by the score of 7 to 6. The next Comets games will be held Saturday and Sunday night at home, this time against the Diables de Mont-Tremblant. Also note that the Comets now have their […]

The Christmas Market at George Bryson Cultural House is just around the corner. The event will take place on Saturday, December 7th and several booths have been confirmed. From the George Bryson Cultural House, Nathalie Denault. Again this year, the Caisse Desjardins will be on site for people who need cash. Remember that on December […]

The president of the Syndicat du personnel de l’enseignement des Hautes Rivières, Daniel Boisjoli replied to Minister of Education and Higher Education Jean-François Roberge following an interview with CHIP 101.9. Asked last week about Bill 40 (An Act to amend the Education Act principally about school governance and organization), Education Minister Jean-François Roberge rejected the […]

Today is the day that the poll organized by the Pontiac Pool Committee will be conducted. It is between 6pm and 8pm that phone calls will be made to collect data on the feasibility of a Health and Wellness Center in the Pontiac. Remember that the pool concept includes a large water slide and swimming […]

Operation Nez Rouge will resume service during the holiday season for its 36th edition. Every year, the organization conducts tens of thousands of rides across the country to provide a safe escort service for those who want to celebrate. The service will be in operation from November 29th to December 31st, 2019 in 62 communities […]

In a press release from the MRC Pontiac, the Director of Economic Development, Danielle Newman, will be leaving her position as of January 10th, 2020. Ms. Newman cited personal reasons for leaving a function that she continues to feel passionate about, that of the economic development of her county. During her time at the MRC […]