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Kathleen Bélec said that she’s returning to politics to help relaunch the economy of Mansfield-et-Pontefract. Speaking to CHIP 101.9, she said that she said that the municipal council has done good work over the past four years. During her time as mayor between 2013 and 2017, Bélec was known for defending the relaunch of the […]

After outgoing Mansfield-et-Pontefract Mayor Gilles Dionne revealed that he wouldn’t be seeking re-election, councillor Sandra Armstrong decided that she would put her name forward to replace him. She will face off against former Mayor Kathleen Bélec, who held the seat from 2013 to 2017. Armstrong mentioned that she wanted to continue the work started since […]

Pontiac MNA André Fortin spoke with CHIP 101.9 about Health Minister Christian Dubé’s last-minute delay to enforcing mandatory COVID vaccinations for all health care workers. While the deadline was initially set for October 15, the minister announced Wednesday that health care workers would have until November 15 to be fully vaccinated or face suspension without […]

A Beachburg man’s second walk for charity has again exceeded expectations, bringing in more than $14,000 for Hospice Renfrew. Russell Mackay, who will turn 84 in November and is also diabetic and legally blind, walked 33 km over 3 days throughout the Ottawa Valley to raise funds for the organization, with an initial goal of […]

The provincial “Forces AVENIR” gala, which was held on October 7 in Quebec City, recognized the work of l’École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC) this year. Their “L’Équipiste” project and teacher Martin Bertrand were nominated for recognition at the event, which brings together students, teachers and schools from across Quebec. The host, Stéphane Bureau, interviewed Vanessa Legault, […]

The Municipality of Pontiac announced that Chemin de la Montagne has re-opened to traffic as of today (October 13). The second phase of work on the road began back on August 2, where crews excavated, changed culverts and paved the road, specifically between 1874 and 1887. During the time of the closure, drivers were forced […]

Regional Health Authority CISSSO is advising residents that starting this Friday (October 15), proof of vaccination will be required for certain visitors. In a statement, they noted that this will not apply to anyone receiving health or social services at any of their facilities, with or without an appointment. They also listed the following exemptions […]

Outgoing L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet Mayor Serge Newberry’s hearing before the Quebec Municipal Commission (CMQ) has been postponed. This is the second delay to the hearing, as it was originally scheduled to take place in September but had been bumped to this week. CHIP 101.9 has not confirmed the new schedule for the hearing. Newberry is accused of […]

A man in his 30s is dead following an ATV accident near Jim’s Lake Road on Sunday afternoon. Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Sgt. Marc Tessier said that police received a call at around 4 p.m. on October 10 that a 37-year old man had lost control of his ATV while passing other vehicles and crashed. […]

One of, if not the longest-serving councillor in the Pontiac decided not to seek re-election this year, after more than three decades at her post. Lois Smith has occupied a seat on the Campbell’s Bay council for 34 years and said that her move into politics grew out of her involvement in numerous other community […]