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Nearly 30 people took part in the annual walk to raise awareness of violence against women. Monday celebrated the walk’s 10th anniversary. The event lasted a little less than an hour and the organizers, the Knights of Columbus and EntourElle, celebrated the opening of the “Banc des Diane (Diana Bench)”, located outside the Church in […]

In an interview with CHIP 101.9 earlier this week, the provincial representative for the Pontiac at the National Assembly in Quebec, André Fortin mentioned that the tactical task force (TTF), mandated to help the Pontiac economy, was still in operation but that some changes may occur. The TTF was created under the Couillard government (LPQ) […]

When asked about Bill 40, which aims to change governance of the education system, the MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin said that he believes that once the bill is passed, it could have negative impacts on the representation of regions such as our own. Last week, Élizabeth Séguin spoke with the ministre de l’Éducation et […]

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 […]