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Dreaming about spring? The Renfrew County ATV Club is hosting their annual general meeting this Saturday March 24, at the Best Western in Pembroke at 9 am. Here is why you should be there: – find out about the new trails system – have your say about important club decisions for 2018 Form more information […]

On April 14, the Pontiac Quad Club will host the Plein Air Pontiac Outdoor event at the Club house garage located at 1758 Highway 148 in Litchfield. From the Pontiac Quad Club, Patrick Amyotte talks about the event: The event is free, it will take place on April 14 from 10 am to 5 pm. […]

Ressources Sphinx and its partner SOQUEM, owner of the Calumet Sud mine rights, mainly containing zinc, issued a press release yesterday (Tuesday, March 20), highlighting their satisfaction with the latest analysis. Sphinx Resources’ president Normand Champigny says that the analysis reveals good news: Normand Champigny confirmed that Sphinx Resources will hold their annual general meeting […]

Sortir du Bois is in a hiring blitz for a 20-week program. The company wants to accommodate participants aged 18 to 45 who are receiving employment assistance (social assistance) or employment insurance, or who have no income. Trainees can complete the program in a variety of industries such as forestry, customer service, catering, landscaping and […]

The Quebec Federation of Zecs (FQGZ) unveiled a new promotion to get young people to visit the Zecs in 2018. Beginning this summer, anyone 17 and under will be able to fish and hunt small game free of charge if accompanied by an adult who is licensed for hunting and fishing. The purpose of this […]

The Hunting and Fishing Association, Alliance of Six Inc. (Zec St-Patrice) will hold its annual general meeting of members on Sunday, March 25th, at the Club de l’Âge D’Or of Fort-Coulonge from 10am. Interested members can consult the Facebook page of the Association or its website https://zecstpatrice.reseauzec.com to have access to the agenda, the hunting […]

Last Saturday, during the Fort-Coulonge / Mansfield Carnival, an altercation occurred between five men. According to the Sûreté du Québec, there was no formal arrest made in connection with the incident, but preliminary meetings have been held and the investigation is continuing to see whether or not charges will be laid. CHIP will keep you […]

The boil water advisory issued last week in Fort-Coulonge and Campbell’s Bay have been lifted, water from the distribution system can be consumed without risk or worry. For the municipality of Pontiac, a notice is still in effect and will be for a few more days. A piece of equipment essential to the operation of […]

On February 23, Pontiac Businessman Art Fleming was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Pontiac Chamber of Commerce Award Gala. CHIP 101.9 caught up with Mr. Fleming’s Daughter Colleen Fleming, who spoke very highly of her father: Even this late in his life, Art Fleming still operates a business with his wife […]

Following the Chamber of Commerce Gala held last February, CHIP 101.9 has been in contact with the various winners. The new business award went to Mansfield Station. CHIP spoke to the co-owner Patrick Bertrand, who said that he was surprised that they won: Mansfield Station is not simply a gas station but also provides foods […]