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High school students are invited to participate in a discussion and juggling activity at St-Pierre Parish, as part of their new group ” Joie et foi”, which aims to encourage participants to reflect in a fun environment, free of charge. One of the organizers, Father Justin explains; The group ” Joie et foi”, will meet […]

The FQM officially composed its jury and launched the call for nominations for the Elsie Gibbons Award, which aims to recognize the influence of a municipal elected representative and encourage women’s involvement, particularly in municipal politics. The award was named in honor of the first female mayor in Quebec history, Elsie Gibbons mayor of Portage-du-Fort […]

On May 19, at around 11:00 pm, police officers from the Sûreté du Québec in the MRC Pontiac were informed that a possibly armed man was behaving aggressively in the parking lot of a business on highway 148 in Shawville. According to preliminary reports, the suspect allegedly smashed a door window and may have been […]

Pontiac MNA and Minister of Transport André Fortin gave an update on the progress of different projects he is working towards, including hemodialysis at the Shawville Hospital. During his conversation with CHIP, he also spoke about the Pontiac Slaughterhouse Project: The full conversation with André Fortin is available here.

In a citizen profile presented by CHIP 101.9, Rick Cahill, of Mansfield spoke about his involvement in helping people deal with drug and alcohol addictions. He explained to CHIP what he does, using as an example helping people get a to a rehabilitation centre in Elliot Lake Ontario: In 2012, Rick Cahill received a certificate […]

This Friday evening, the students of the école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge will present a comedy show. During a conversation with CHIP 101.9, teacher David Laflèche says that students chooses their favorite comedian, watch a bit or sketch by said comedian on youtube and performed it: Entry is $ 5 and the proceeds will go to the […]

The third edition of the Fort-Coulonge / Mansfield Country Festival will take place from May 31st to June 3rd. Our area will see spectators arriving in the next few days to take advantage of what the Pontiac has to offer. Nearly 30 artists and musicians will take the stage in the Fort-Coulonge arena. Tickets for […]

The Annual General Meeting of the Caisse populaire Desjardins de Chapeau will be held on Monday, May 28th. Two director positions on the supervisory committee are vacant. As Stéphane Labine explained last December at CHIP 101.9, the Caisse populaire de Fort-Coulonge and the Caisse populaire de Chapeau are planning a merger. The AGM will be […]

On Saturday, June 2nd at 11 AM, the Bonnechere Museum in Eganville will be hosting local musician Joan Hewitt and a few of her friends for an exciting morning full of music and song. Enjoy a great selection of piano pieces played by Joan, accompanied by her guests; musician Ella Berger and vocal soloist Clark […]

Royal Canadian Legion Campbells Bay, Qc. FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2018 BBQ CHICKEN DINNER WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS $12.00 Live entertainment starting at 4:30 by Gail Sparling and Friends.