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Denis Rozon honored once again
Tonight a ceremony will be held in honour of Denis Rozon, organizer of Bristol Dryland international dog races in the municipality of Bristol. Rozon recently won the Dollard-Morin Sport and Recreation Volunteer Award in “Impact Creator” category having been the most distinguished in the Outaouais. Tonight’s’ ceremony will pay tribute to Rozon for having created […]
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”More consultation on the ZIS” Will Amos
The Federal MP for the Pontiac, Will Amos, recently said that he would like more consultation with the special Intervention Zone Map. In an interview yesterday with CHIP 101.9, Amos explained why there is a need for further consultation with the ZIS. Recently, William Amos wrote a letter on July 12th, 2019, which he posted […]
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Open Letter from the minister of Environment and Climate Change
In a letter posted on social media, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and MP for the Ottawa Centre, Catherine McKenna, addressed the Ontario MLA, John Yakabuski, saying that federal, provincial and municipal governments will need to work together to address the Ottawa River Basin flood issue. She said that she is in […]
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Dudepizza: A new restaurant in Mansfield open for business
Dudepizza, a new restaurant in the municipality of Mansfield, opened last Friday. The owner, Bobby Hérault, a chef for many years, said that it has always been a dream for him to own his own restaurant. CHIP 101.9 was on site today where Hérault gave more details about the opening of the restaurant: During the […]
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Record breaking year for power outages in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes
The number of power outages in the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes would seen to have equalled the record in June of 2016, according resident David Gillespie, who has gathered detailed power outage statistics for the last ten years. It should be noted that around 50 power outages have been registered since the beginning of the year […]
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Two injured in an accident involving the Quyon ferry
An accident involving the Quyon ferry and a pontoon yesterday (Monday) at approximately 5pm. Witnessed said that there were two adults and a child on board the pontoon when the pontoon struck the Ferry. Both adults were injured in the accident, one suffering severe injuries. The Ottawa Fire Department reportedly intervened, assisted by Quebec firefighters […]
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Jardin Éducatif Annual BBQ; A surprising huge turnout despite the rain
Today (Tuesday), the Jardin Éducatif held its annual fundraiser BBQ. CHIP 101.9 was on site to talk to the director, Martin Riopel, who said that despite the rain, the turnout was surprisingly very positive: Approximately 60 people were in attendance at 12pm and more were pilling in. The full interview with Martin Riopel is available […]
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Interview with Green Party candidate Claude Bertrand
CHIP 101.9 is continuing a series of interviews with candidates for the upcoming federal elections in the October for the Pontiac election district. CHIP recently spoke to Claude Bertrand, the candidate for the Green Party of Canada, who talked about the priorities for his campaign. Retired now for a few years, Bertrand also talked about […]
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Bonnechere Museum’s 3rd and final fossil hunt
The Bonnechere Museum’s 3rd and final fossil hunt of the year is happening this Saturday August 17th starting at 10:00 AM in the courtyard! Young and old can enjoy the fun filled morning of hunting for fossils throughout Eganville and even discover new ones.
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White Water Rocks 2019; 15 Acts in two days
The White Water rocks music festival will be held Friday and Saturday, August 09-10, in Westmeath at 1002 valley view rd. Recently, CHIP 101.9 had a chance to talk to the key organizer of the festival, Mike Graham, or MEGA Mike as he is know on CHIP, who talked about the event and his goal […]
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