Politics

The Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) will undertake, starting in mid-November, training for newly elected municipal officials. The Outaouais training will take place on January 12 and 13, 2018 in Gatineau. UMQ spokesperson Patrick Lemieux explains that the training will bring everyone to the same level of understanding in running a municipality. Extrait – Patrick […]

For the November 5 elections , CHIP 101.9 presents a list of voting locations to exercise your right to vote, during the elections to be held between 10 am to 8 pm, this Sunday. Alleyn-and-Cawood All sections: 10 Jondee Street, Danford Lake, Quebec Bristol All sections: 32 Aylmer Road, Bristol, Quebec Bryson All sections: 833 […]

TransporAction will offer adapted and collective transportation for the November 5 elections. The director of the organization, Sylvie Bertrand; Extrait – Sylvie Bertrand The service is available on request. You need to give 48 hours in advance notice, at a cost of $ 3 for paratransit, or $ 5 for public transportation. To find out […]

Yesterday at l’école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge, 4 of the 5 warden candidates as well as Mansfield Mayoral candidate Gilles Dionne’s answered the students’ questions. During the discussions, Pierre Fréchette called out Jane Toller who answered in English to one of the students present who had asked her question in French. Jane Toller explained that she was […]

At this point, CHIP has had the opportunity to speak to most of the candidates for mayor in the MRC Pontiacs municipalities. One candidate we recently spoke to was Kevin Vickers who is running in Allumettes Island. Like the other two Mayoral candidates, he said that roads are an important issue but he also added […]

In Litchfield, outgoing mayor Colleen Larivière is seeking a second term. She said she was very satisfied with her first term, while the municipality can now has a permanent municipal office, among other things. She also spoke of ongoing projects in her municipality. Colleen Larivière; Extrait – Colleen Larivière The conversation with Colleen Larivière is […]

In Portage-du-Fort, Nicole Thompson will try on November 5th to become mayor. When asked why she was applying, she raised issues within the municipality: Extrait 1 – Nicole Thompson She explained the first steps she would take if she was elected: Extrait 2 – Nicole Thompson The interview with the mayor of Portage du Fort […]

Sandra Murray’s is running for re-election as mayor of Shawville, during her interview on with CHIP she spoke of her plan for the next 4 years if she wins: Extrait – Sandra Murray The complete interview with Sandra Murray is available here. William McCleary’s interview is available here. <article1727|cycle>

Students from École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge meet with MRC Pontiac Warden candidates. Students were able to ask them questions and learn more about the function and the different applications programs. Students will also be able to vote for the candidate of their choice. <article1693|cycle>

Continuing our coverage on the upcoming elections, we go to Campbell’s Bay, where we had the chance to speak with one of the candidates for position number 3, Jean-Pierre Landry. He explained the reasons he submit his candidacy: Extrait 1 – Jean-Pierre Landry The first-time candidate in 1995 explained the changes that have occurred in […]