Author: Caleb Nickerson
In the last few weeks, municipal councils accross the MRC Pontiac have developed and adopted their budgets for 2023. In 2023, the Municipality of Waltham is projecting a budget of $2,092,877 in revenue. Which is a significant increase from previous years. The CHIP 101.9 Newsroom reached out to Fernand Roy, the municipality of Waltham’s long-time […]
Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel talks about what’s on her agenda for the year ahead.
Pontiac residents between the ages of 18 and 45, who are either looking for a job or in training, are invited to an open house meet-and-greet event hosted by Sortir du bois, the program unbrellaed under the Carrefour jeunesse emploi du Pontiac (CJEP). On January 24, 2023, coordinators, foremen and Sortir du bois participants will […]
CHIP 101.9 is in the process of gathering each of municipal budgets for 2023 in the MRC Pontiac. This means talking to municipal officials about the reality they face this year, and of any changes that residents should be aware of. Here is a look at: The Municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes: In 2023, the municipality of […]
Some pharmacies have started offering molecular tests screening for streptococcus A, influenza and COVID. This is the case for the Familiprix Marc Aufranc Pharmacy in Shawville, which will now offer the tests for $45 and $55, each individual test that will allow clients to get a fast result and know exactly what disease they have. […]
The CHIP 101.9 Newsroom is currently in the process of gathering and analysing each municipal budgets in the MRC Pontiac. Over the last few weeks, the news team has been talking to municipal officials and reporting on their budgets. Here is a look at: The Municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims: As the farthest-reaching municipality in the MRC Pontiac, […]
Bryson is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and for the occasion, the municipality will be organizing a big Winter Festival, with activities for the whole family throughout the month of February. CHIP 101.9 spoke to Meghan Griffin, one of the organizers of the events, to see what Bryson has in store for residents. […]
Pontiac residents between the ages of 18 and 45, who are either looking for a job or for training in the forstry industry are invited to an open house meet-and-greet event hosted by Sortir du bois, the program unbrellaed by the Carrefour jeunesse emploi du Pontiac (CJEP). The event will be held on January 24, […]
Campbell’s Bay has officially set a date for a by-election for the position of mayor, following the death of Mayor Maurice Beauregard in October. The contest will take place on Sunday, April 23. Those interested in running will be able to submit their nomination paperwork between March 10 and March 24. In order to run, […]
In a press release issued late yesterday afternoon, the government announced that Josée Filion, who has served as CISSSO Director since 2019, will move to new post at the Ministry of Health and social services, working on “strategic files”. Health Minister Christian Dubé announced that the government had nominated Yves St-Onge as the interim Director, […]
