NEWS

Last Thursday (June 9), the Annual General Meeting of the SADC Pontiac was held in the Quyon sector of the Municipality of Pontiac. SADC Pontiac Executive Director Rhonda Perry said more than $770,000 in loans have been approved for local entrepreneurs, with a total of $269,000 in loans for young entrepreneurs. The actions of the […]

It’s done, the owner of Cinéma Lyn in Fort-Coulonge, businesswoman and politician Jane Toller, proceeded on June 9, to an official opening of this Cinema which had been closed for several years. Jane Toller wanted to pay tribute to the Doyle family, whose family members ensured the survival of Cinéma Lyn for several years. “What […]

This weekend, the downtown of Fort-Coulonge will be blocked off for the first Village en Fête celebration since the start of the pandemic. Organizer Claudee Galipeau spoke with CHIP 101.9 about what attendees can expect this year. She explained that rue Baume will be closed to traffic and will be host to a variety of […]

The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce recently announced that they had hired Jessica Forgues for the newly created role of director general within the organization. The newly created position was formed with the help of a $70,000 grant from MRC Pontiac. Prior to taking this position with the chamber, Forgues worked in a number of businesses […]

The head of the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) Maxime Bernier, will be in the Pontiac this week to meet with the public, as part of his tour of the Outaouais-Laurentides region. Bernier’s stop in the Pontiac will be on Wednesday June 15, at the Brauwerk Hoffman Brewery in Campbell’s Bay (1298 route 148) from 4 […]

Last Thursday evening was the 4th edition of the Défi des Chefs Leucan Challenge. CHIP 101.9 cultural columnist, Marie Gionet, participated in the Maison Oddo brigade. The event was a real success. More than 500 guests took part in this benefit evening raising nearly $195,000 for families affected by cancer in their child. “This edition […]

It’s Naomie Lusignan’s turn to make her international debut at the under 18 World Weightlifting Championships in Léon, Mexico. The athlete from Mansfield-et-Pontefract is expected to start competition this Wednesday in the 64 kg category. She is already on site and CHIP 101.9 should be able to share the YouTube link to follow the performance […]

The Commitée Life Downtown in Rapides-des-Joachims invites families, lovers of beautiful cars and music on July 9 to their car show. Indeed, the Commitée Life Downtown is once again organizing a day full of activities this summer. In addition to the car show, people are invited on site from 11 a.m., inflatable structures will be […]

The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce has found its new director general, Jessica Forgues. She has nearly 10 years of experience in the Pontiac, including holding a position as constituency assistant in the House of Commons, under former MP William Amos. In a press release, the Chamber of Commerce indicated that Jessica Forgues will be able […]

New owners have acquired the Mickey Creek Golf Club in Litchfield. Rod Quinn and his wife Robin purchased this property which also includes a restaurant. CHIP 101.9 spoke with Quinn who outlined his vision for the Golf Club. A businessman experienced mainly in northern Quebec, Rod Quinn hopes to attract new customers and become a […]