NEWS

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the Pontiac region, as close to 50 mm of precipitation is expected by tomorrow (August 9). “Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads,” the statement reads. “Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.” The […]

Jean-Guy Brousseau has been declared the winner of the by-election on L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, claiming seat 4 this past Sunday (August 7), ahead of Rollande Normandeau and Francine Tremblay. “I want to thank all those who voted for me, but at the council table I will be a councillor for all the citizens of the island,” he […]

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, […]