Author: Marie Gionet
The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, indicated that 11,200 workers in the health care system are missing in the province. Full-time workers, in particular, are sorely lacking. During his press briefing, Tuesday, François Legault launched a new appeal for help, especially full time, in CHSLDs. He asks employees who have finished their quarantine to return […]
The minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers in Quebec, Marguerite Blais, took some responsibility for the crisis unfolding in the CHSLDs, but added that the cuts made by the Liberal government of Philippe Couillard have damaged the centers accommodation. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Marguerite Blais – Responsabilité Marguerite Blais was also minister Responsible for […]
The Government of Quebec has widened access for families to people at the end of their lives. For the Minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers, Marguerite Blais, this ease of the measures for residents of palliative care units is a question of human dignity. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Marguerite Blais – Soins palliatifs Visits […]
The Quebec government held a press briefing today to update citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 across Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report was presented to summarize the briefing and its […]
In an interview with CHIP 101.9, the general manger of the Caisse Desjardins des Rivières de Pontiac, Stephane Labine, specified the reason why the Chapeau branch will remain closed during this COVID-19 Pandemic.
The public extraordinary meeting of the Ile-du-Grand-Calumet municipal council, scheduled for this evening Wednesday May 6th, will be held not only without an audience, but also without the news media. Following the announcement by Ile-du-Grand-Calumet, Wednesday morning, saying that it would be impossible to allow citizens to participate in the online meeting, the CHIP 101.9 […]
Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.
On Saturday afternoon, citizens of the municipality of L’Ile-du-Grand-Calumet gathered in their cars to request that the council hold a vote of no confidence towards the mayor Serge Newberry. Another purpose of this manifestation was to demand the resignation of mayor Newberry. CHIP 101.9’s Elizabeth Séguin was on site to cover the event. CHIP101.9 · […]
The Western Québec School Board (WQSB) issued a press release on its website addressing the Quebec government’s plan for reopening preschools, elementary schools and daycare centers on May 11 in cold regions such as the Outaouais. ”Western Québec wishes to make clear that while it respects the provincial directive to reopen elementary schools, it remains […]
A new survey is available on the dev.chipfm.com home page for CHIP 101.9 readers and listeners, on a new question concerning the Pontiac. This month we are asking your opinion on the most recent announcements from the Government of Quebec, including the upcoming lifting of roadside checks. “Do you believe that the Quebec government made […]