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Golf Tournament benefiting Coulonge Falls
There will be a Golf Tournament on September 15th, organized by the Board of Directors of Chutes Coulonge park, in order to raise funds for park activities. The President of the Board, Joan Bertrand, speaks about the tournament. The event will take place at the Pontefract Golf Club, located at 35 Terry Fox Road, Mansfield. […]
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2018 Electoral Campaign: Western Quebec is concerned about the abolition of school boards
The President of the Western Quebec School Board, James Shea, talked to CHIP 101.9 about concerns that the Coalition Avenir Québec will abolish school boards in Quebec: He explained what it might look like if the school boards are abolished : Western Quebec School Board also wants to see the next government invest in high-speed […]
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This years Shawville Fair a Success
Approximately 42,000 people traveled to attend the 162nd Shawville Fair last weekend. The Fair’s president Stacy Howard summarizes the festival. According to Mme. Howard, this year, the Friday night headlining act The Trews, were well received; The full interview will be available soon.
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Recruitment of staff at the CSHBO: a “challenge” according to the management
At the end of the 2017-2018 school year, last spring, the Commission scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSHBO) was looking to fill many positions for the 2018-2019 school year. CHIP 101.9 discussed this problem with different members of the school boards management, as well as the chairperson of the school board. The chairperson Diane Nault, said that […]
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Phillipe Couillard in interview at CHIP 101.9
During his tour of the Outaouais, outgoing Primer Philippe Couillard, spoke with CHIP 101.9 about the main issues in the riding of Pontiac, including the healthcare sector, which received a lot of attention in the region. Mr. Couillard states that Quebec could have the best health care system in the world: He also spoke about […]
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Roadwork on highway 148 in Litchfield and Campbell’s Bay
Clean up work will be done on highway 148 in the municipalities of Litchfield and Campbell’s Bay between Church rd and Route 301 N. The work started today September 06 and scheduled from 8h to 4pm Monday to Friday until around September 28th. One lane will be closed during this time and a traffic light […]
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Provincial Elections: The UPA Pontiac need more intervention from the government
The Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) in the Pontiac is a non for profit organisation who is mandated with helping farmers in times of need. The president of the UPA Pontiac, Philippe Lamontagne, told CHIP that producers are experiencing a high period of stress and need the Government to step in and help: Phil Lamontagne […]
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Debate organized by the Équité Outaouais: Three candidates present
In the Pontiac riding, three candidates have officially confirmed their presence at the debate organised by Équité Outaouais. Among the series of debates that’ll take place in the coming days for the 5 electoral districts in the region, for the Pontiac, Samuel Gendron for the NDPQ, Julia Wilkie for Quebec solidaire and Louis Lang of […]
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André Fortin announced the first steps of his campaign engagement
Minister of Transport and MNA for Pontiac André Fortin announced this week the first steps of his campaign engagement. He told CHIP’s François Carrier about the regional announcement to completely modernise the Hull hospital: More announcements will be available in the coming weeks. A full interview in French with André Fortin is available here.
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Campbell’s Bay St John’s Parish Supper
Sunday September 9 Campbell’s Bay St John’s Parish Supper Turkey, Ham and Trimmings Homemade Pies 3:30 – 6:30 $15 Adults, $6 Children Toddlers Free
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