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On Saturday afternoon, citizens of the municipality of L’Ile-du-Grand-Calumet gathered in their cars to request that the council hold a vote of no confidence towards the mayor Serge Newberry. Another purpose of this manifestation was to demand the resignation of mayor Newberry. CHIP 101.9’s Elizabeth Séguin was on site to cover the event. CHIP101.9 · […]

The Western Québec School Board (WQSB) issued a press release on its website addressing the Quebec government’s plan for reopening preschools, elementary schools and daycare centers on May 11 in cold regions such as the Outaouais. ”Western Québec wishes to make clear that while it respects the provincial directive to reopen elementary schools, it remains […]

A new survey is available on the dev.chipfm.com home page for CHIP 101.9 readers and listeners, on a new question concerning the Pontiac. This month we are asking your opinion on the most recent announcements from the Government of Quebec, including the upcoming lifting of roadside checks. “Do you believe that the Quebec government made […]

CHIP 101.9 radio bingo was presented for the first time since March last night. The radio was authorized to restart the bingos, however, the safety of all our players and supporters remain our priority. We would therefore like to reiterate that the government’s sanitary measures are still in place and that it is imperative that […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19. CHIP101.9 · May 05 2020_Update Jane Toller

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 […]

La Gare – Waltham Station, a restaurant in the municipality of Waltham has adjusted their services in accordance to the Government of Quebec’s health and social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with CHIP the owner of Waltham Station, Cobi Rabb, explained that prior to the health crisis many of their clients […]

On Île-du-Grand-Calumet, a meeting of the council was convened by four of the seven members of the municipal council. This meeting will take place on Wednesday May 6 at 7:00 p.m. by video conference, given the circumstances of Covid-19. On the agenda will be the temporary replacement of the executive director. There will also be […]

A group of citizens of Île-du-Grand-Calumet organized a ‘drive by protest’ in front of the municipal office and also in front of the home of Mayor Serge Newberry on Saturday. Even though Mayor Newberry has still not offered his version of the facts in connection with the incident he is accused of by Councilor Réjean […]

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 […]