NEWS

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a direct impact on the plan to immobilize the Caisse Desjardins des Rivières de Pontiac at the Fort-Coulonge service center. As per the director general Stéphane Labine, the fund’s project is well underway, but delays are to be expected given the impact of the pandemic. The full interview with the […]

The Outaouais region has so far reported 322 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the crisis. The Pontiac local service network still has 5 cases or less, all located in the municipality of Pontiac. No case has been identified in the MRC Pontiac. The number of hospitalizations at the COVID-19 designated center in Gatineau […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.

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 […]

The first results of the massive COVID-19 screening carried out at the Gatineau Hospital this week confirm 11 positive cases. Some units were placed in administrative segregation last week after a few cases were observed in patients and employees. Partial results indicate that of the 11 confirmed cases, 5 are patients and 6 are employees. […]

The federal government has announced an investment of more than $ 252 million to support farmers, food businesses and food processors during the COVID-19 crisis. When the Canadian Federation of Agriculture called for ten times more aid, $ 2.6 billion, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, indicated that other measures are coming to help […]

As of May 11th, caregivers will once again be able to return to seniors’ residences to help their loved ones. The minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers, Marguerite Blais, announced Tuesday that the rules surrounding the supervision of seniors in the province will be eased. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Marguerite Blais – Proches aidants […]

Users of the résidences privées pour aînés (RPA) (private seniors’ residences) can now go outside without supervision. “Autonomous people have been isolated for two months. For the past two months, they have lost their freedom. It’s not human. It’s important for mental health to get some fresh air, “said Quebec Premier, François Legault, on Tuesday. […]

The host of Pontiac rendez-vous and À l’aube de la 148, Nathalie Vasiloff, celebrated her 30-year career at CHIP 101.9 last Friday. She reminisced on the evolution of radio, notably the various radio technologies over the past three decades. CHIP101.9 · Nathalie Vasiloff – historique The experienced host also told us about an era of […]

The Municipality of l’Île-du-Grand-Calumet has sent a communication indicating that it is impossible to find a way for citizens to participate in the public meeting of the municipal council which will take place this Wednesday, May 6th. Several citizens expressed their disappointment with this decision. Recently, via the municipality’s Facebook page, citizen Sylvie Landriault asked […]