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A couple dozen local residents gathered at the Shawville Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon for the fourth local iteration of the Pontiac Kidney Walk. Organized by Clarendon resident Randy Russell, with the help of his wife Francine and the members of the Shawville Rotary Club, the event served as a fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation of […]

MRC des Collines Police have identified the victim of a fatal accident that took place yesterday afternoon (October 2) at the Luskville Dragway. Emergency services were called to the race track just after 2 p.m. following a single-vehicle crash that took place during a race in the Canadian Bracket Super Tour Fall Finals. The driver […]

MRC des Collines Police responded to a tragic call this afternoon (October 2) at the Luskville Dragway. Police were called at just after 2 p.m. after a single vehicle was involved in an accident during a race, which was part of the Canadian Bracket Supertour. The driver was declared dead at the scene. “The race […]

The Sûreté du Québec are seeking the public’s help in locating Michael Scandiffio, 57, of Gloucester (Ottawa), Ontario. He was last seen around 8 p.m. on October 1 in Ladysmith. He was in a black 2017 Ford Escape SUV, with an Ontario license plate BNXP701. He was to go to the Otter Lake area. His […]

On Friday afternoon (September 30), around 100 people gathered in downtown Campbell’s Bay to dedicate the newly renovated park in honour of Mayor Maurice Beauregard, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer in April at the age of 43. Councillor Tim Ferrigan opened the ceremony with a statement marking National Truth and Reconciliation Day, before […]

The Pontiac Native Community hosted a gathering at their healing garden in Mansfield on September 30 to mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Community President Lise Romain told CHIP 101.9 the day before why it’s important to have a day of remembrance. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Lise Romain – why day is important […]

Back in July, a 20-year-old man from Mansfield-et-Pontefract pleaded guilty to charges of sexual assault against two victims. In a decision rendered at the Campbell’s Bay Courthouse by Judge Réal Lapointe, Antoine Durocher will be under court-ordered supervision for two years. He will have to undergo therapy and will be prohibited from communicating with or […]

This Sunday (October 2), the Shawville Fairgrounds will be the host of the latest iteration of the Pontiac Kidney Walk. The walk, which raises funds for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, was organized locally by Clarendon resident Randy Russell. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. and the 5 km walk begins at 1 p.m. Russell explained […]

For the first time since 2019, the village of Ladysmith will be hosting their traditional Oktoberfest celebration on Friday and Saturday this weekend (September 30 and October 1). First established in 1985, Oktoberfest Ladysmith typically brings out hundreds of people to celebrate the region’s German heritage. Lorraine Bretzlaff, the President of the Ladysmith Oktoberfest Committee, […]

Hydro Quebec is advising customers that they are facing significant delays in connecting both residential and commercial customers to the grid, mainly due to high demand. Alain Paquette, Hydro Quebec’s community relations officer for the Outaouais region, added that with the heavy storms earlier this year crews had to prioritize emergency situations, which further added […]