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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 […]

Obstetrics services; New temporary break announced between November 25th and 26th Le Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais announced a further break in obstetrics services at the Shawville hospital starting Monday, November 25th at midnight (Sunday night to Monday) until Tuesday, November 26th at 8 pm. Once again, the break […]

Le Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais will study the possibilities for adapting the health facilities in the Outaouais, including the Pontiac, to withstand extreme weather events. The Director of Technical Services and Logistics at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais, Stéphane Pleau, gives […]

The Quebec government’s Bill No. 40 has made headlines several times in recent weeks with the reaction of certain groups and unions to the proposed changes, which are changing the organization and governance of the Education Act. Our journalist Élizabeth Séguin spoke with the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Jean-François Roberge, who indicated how […]

The first ever 100 Mile Arts Network Showcase. Everyone welcome! December 1, 2019 4 pm to 7pm Ski Vorlage, 65 Chemin Burnside, Wakefield Tickets: FREE! Many Outaouais musical, literary and performing artist with samples of their work. Attention fundraising event organizers: get all entertainment lined up in a few hours! Currently these artists and venues […]

Bonjour Pontiac, hosted by Francois Carrier, received Maxime Galand’s alias Maxime de Wilde in studio yesterday. Maxime de Wilde’s show will be presented at the Bryson’s Bistro du Bûcheron on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:30 pm and there is no entry fee. Note that Maxime will also be performing in Montreal on December 7th and […]

A new column has been added to CHIP 101.9’s programming to enhance coverage of regional news. Lily Ryan, the owner of the Aylmer Bulletin, will be reviewing the news that is catching Aylmer’s attention on a weekly basis. Lily Ryan’s column will be featured on Bonjour Pontiac and Midis Express Pontiac. Lily Ryan’s first column […]

The annual Bouffe Pontiac Food Drive will take place next Thursday, December 5th, at three locations throughout the MRC Pontiac, where volunteers and partners of Bouffe Pontiac will collect donations from drivers in the area. Bouffe Pontiac’ president, Martin Riopel. From 6:00 am to 9:00 am, volunteers will collect donations at the intersection of Route […]