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A petition was launched a few weeks ago, following the tragedy that affected the family of Sarah-Émilie Hubert, a 15-year-old from Hull who died on June 25 following an allergic reaction. The teen’s family have requested the opening of food allergy desensitization clinics for the Outaouais, but also for all regions of Quebec, especially in […]

With the school year just around the corner, a group of local volunteers are collecting school supplies for Pontiac families in need. Samantha Oxley of the Angel Tree program spoke with CHIP 101.9 about their ongoing drive. She explained that they’re looking for a wide variety of items, everything from calculators to pencil crayons and […]

In a press release, Vermont Governor Phil Scott declared August as the month of agritourism and at the same time indicated that the state was preparing to welcome delegates for an agritourism conference that will bring together 47 countries. Representing Canada will be L’Isle-aux-Allumettes farmer David Gillespie. He spoke to CHIP 101.9 about the main […]

Environment Canada has issued a warning for the Pontiac area on Saturday, as high temperatures combined with humidity could create humidex values of 40 or more. The statement adds that the heat will persist into Sunday. “Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place,” the statement reads. “Reduce […]

The Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ) will announce their candidates for the Pontiac and Hull ridings next Friday, August 12. The announcement will take place in Hull at the Cabane en bois rond, located at 331 boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes (salle Desjardins) from 2 p.m to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required to attend. The party recently […]

A boil-water advisory is in effect for residents of Fort-Coulonge as well as the St-Camille and chemin Grand-Marais sections of Mansfield. Mayor Christine Francoeur explained to CHIP 101.9 that they are currently waiting on a part for the water system’s computer control, which should be delivered anytime between August 8 and 30. She also requested […]

The Ottawa Citizen first reported this morning that a highly acclaimed chef from Bryson, Yannick LaSalle, will leave his role heading up the kitchen at Les Fougères in Chelsea to become the new executive chef for the Supreme Court of Canada. In his new role, he will be responsible for lunches for the nine judges, […]

Attendees at the Campbell’s Bay/Litchfield day camp go the chance to try out their spray painting skills, as they were visited by artist Philippe Landry Monday (August 1). A professional visual artist out of Gatineau, Landry showed the children the basics of creating a mural. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Philippe Landry – mural The camp, […]

Nominations are open currently for this year’s iteration of the Pontiac Journal’s Readers’ Choice awards. Residents will have until August 26 to submit their votes for their favorite business in the area, in a variety of categories, from professional services to restaurants. As the Journal’s general manager Lynne Lavery explained, this year they divided the […]

Quebec’s Ministry of Environment is advising the public that they, along with the Municipality of Pontiac have agreed to close the beach at the Tim Hortons Camp des Voyageurs outside Quyon, due to elevated levels of bacteria. After analyzing a sample taken on July 27, they determined that the bacteria levels did not meet their […]