NEWS

Five of the candidates in the riding of Pontiac for the federal election talked about the environment, Thursday, during a non-partisan debate on climate change organized by the Conseil régional de l’environnement et du développement durable de l’Outaouais (CREDDO), in Wakefield, MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais. Participants included William Amos (Liberal Party), Claude Bertrand (Green Party), Dave […]

Yesterday, the Regional Council of Mayors of the MRC Pontiac held an extraordinary general meeting to deal with the perceived conflict of interest recently reported on by the CHIP 101.9 newsroom. In the interest of Conflict, the Mayor of the municipality of l’Île-du-Grand-Calumet failed to report owning two small islands locate near the proposed National […]

Yesterday, CHIP 101.9 held a debate live on their air. During which time, listeners were able to hear from the Liberal Candidate William Amos, the Conservative Dave Blackburn, the New Democrat Denise Giroux and the Green Party Claude Bertrand. The debate was within the mourning that candidates went to Sieur-de-Coulonge High School. William Amos and […]

Last night a vigil was held at the park in Fort-Coulonge in memory of Veronique Bourque. According to estimates, there were more than 200 people. CHIP was present to pay respects to the family and friends.

Today, the entire Fort-Coulonge / Mansfield community mourns the sudden loss of one of their own. Last night, the authorities confirmed the death of Véronique Bourque whose vehicle was found in a ditch on highway 148 in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes. Several hundred condolences were sent to the family in support, on social media. From all of us […]

Véronique Bourque, 17 years old, from the Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield area has been missing since last night, 5 pm, according to her family. She has black hair, brown eyes and is 5 foot 6. She was driving a red Mazda 3 (4 doors), plate number; Y45 RCZ. If found, communicate directly with the Pembroke OPP at 1-888-310-1122 […]

Road maintenance will be carried out on October 2nd and 3rd on Baume Street in Fort-Coulonge, between Bryson and Albert Street. During these operations, Baume Street will be completely closed at the intersection of Principale Street. A detour will be set up via Bryson, Romain and Albert Streets.

Monday, the MRC Pontiac announced that road repairs will take place on Schyan Road (TNO, north of Sheenboro) from km 43 to km 50, from September 30th to October 4th, 2019. The work consists of replacing two culverts, spreading gravel and rebuilding ditches. This could result in a temporary closure of the road for a […]

During the Fédération Québecoise des Municipalités (FQM) conference, the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, quickly met the Quebec Premier François Legault. During an interview yesterday with Warden Toller, she talked about the quick encounter; In that interview, Jane Toller also talked about what she is hoping to get out of the brief meeting […]

Dr. Isabelle Gagnon, a chiropractor, celebrated 15 years of business in her Shawville and Mansfield offices. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, Gagnon looked back at the beginning of her business and at the relevance of offering this type of service in the Pontiac. Listen to the complete conversation with chiropractor Isabelle Gagnon here.