Environment

The Municipality of Waltham is also affected by the floods affecting the Pontiac during this spring freshet period.  Director General Fern Roy told CHIP 101.9 that some streets were now off-limits, given their condition. A residence was also evacuated in this municipality which had been hard hit in 2019. Roy asked the citizens of Waltham […]

The municipalities of L’Isles-aux-Allumettes, Chichester and Sheenboro have issued a list of the closed roads in their municipalities as of 5 p.m. yesterday (May 2). L’Isles-aux-Allumettes : Chemin M (entirely) Chemin F (entirely) Chemin G (last houses) Chemin P (after #34) Chemin Owl’s Landing (eastbound) Chemin O’Briens Bay (westbound) Chemin Murphys Point (after # 62) […]

The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract issued a press release earlier this afternoon advising residents to prepare for the worst as the forecasted levels of the Ottawa River are set to match and exceed the levels seen during the floods of 2017. “It is important to be prepared for the worst case scenario,” the statement reads. “We […]

The municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract issued a press release yesterday (May 1) about major issues with the culvert near 800 chemin de la Chute. “Presently the water from the march is flowing over the municipal road and the flow of water has affected the roadway dangerously,” the statement reads. “The situation requires us to close the […]

The Municipality of Fort-Coulonge has declared a state of emergency due to the rapid increase in water levels along the Ottawa river. Fort-Coulonge Mayor Christine Francoeur told CHIP 101.9 that the water filtration facility’s pumps are currently working, but the pumps may not be able to continue stabilizing the water’s level through excessive use. However, […]

The situation on chemin Thomas-Lefebvre is now too dangerous according to the Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, which has decided to completely close the road between addresses 175 and 181, including to local traffic. This was announced this morning (April 28), by Mayor Sandra Armstrong. “So, yes for chemin Thomas-Lefebvre, you knew that we had it closed […]

With the melting snow and warmer weather comes the time for spring yard cleaning and brush fires. CHIP 101.9 spoke with Melanie Morin, a communication and prevention specialist with the provincial forest fire fighting service SOPFEU to discuss the dangers of spring fires. She explained that while it might be counterintuitive, spring is period with […]

Like every day, the Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract has been monitoring the flooding situation. The situation is still worrying in several places. “Please do not use the affected roads to go and confirm the situation. This is unsafe, may damage affected properties and increases the stress on those affected. If you find yourself in immediate danger, […]

In the most recent update from the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board, released on April 20 at 4:47 p.m., the board states that levels and flows on the Ottawa River are expected to increase gradually and stabilize over the weekend. However, rain forecasted for the weekend may add to levels in certain areas. “From Chats […]

The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract issued an update regarding Thomas Lefebvre Road. According to municipal officials, despite a good part of the road being submerged and closed to traffic, both ends of Thomas Lefebvre Road are open. Piles of sand and sandbags were distributed in various sectors of the municipality to help residents obtain sandbags. Few […]