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In the August 10th edition of the Pontiac Journal, an open letter from a concerned parent highlighted the departure of ESSC teacher Kamel Bourenane. In the letter, the author questioned the departure and found it abnormal that qualified teachers were leaving the school. “I do not know the exact reason for your departure, but I […]

On Monday, the newly announced candidate for the CAQ in the Pontiac riding, Corinne Canuel-Jolicoeur, met with MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller to discuss local issues and the council’s priorities ahead of this fall’s provincial election. They also met with Pro-Warden and Mansfield-et-Pontefract Mayor Sandra Armstrong. Speaking after the council of mayors meeting on Wednesday […]

After several weeks of questioning, the Centre de service scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) responded today (August 18) to the possibility that there will be no agreement with carriers to provide student transportation. This comes on the heels of the Western Quebec School Board making a similar announcement last Wednesday. “After two years of the pandemic, […]

Campbell’s Bay will be getting a new electric car charging station near their downtown park. CHIP 101.9 spoke with Mayor Maurice Beauregard, who said that the station is one part of their series of upgrades to the area. He explained that council had been working on the project for about a year at this point, […]

In light of the provincial elections coming up on October 3, the leaders of three parties were in the Outaouais this past week. Premier François Legault was in Gatineau on Friday to announce the CAQ candidates for the ridings of Hull and Pontiac, Suzanne Tremblay and Corinne Canuel-Jolicoeur respectively. The CAQ already control three of […]

This weekend the village of Chapeau on L’Isle-aux-Allumettes will host their annual Islandfest celebrations. All activities are taking place at the Chapeau RA grounds, next door to the Harrington Community Centre. Things get underway Friday night with a performance from Adam’s Buoys. On Saturday, there will be something for everyone, with live music, a ball […]

Last night (August 16), the Homecraft Hall at the Shawville Fairgrounds was packed for the annual tradition of naming an Ambassador for the Shawville Fair. The contest used to be known as the Miss Shawville Fair contest, but the name was changed back in 2011. Organizers Hayley and Holly Campbell explained that each of the […]

Quebec Premier François Legault was in the Outaouais on Friday (August 12) to announced the CAQ candidates for the ridings of Hull and Pontiac. After the press conference introducing Suzanne Tremblay for Hull and Corinne Canuel-Jolicoeur for Pontiac, Legualt followed the August 12 tradition of purchasing a book by a Quebec author. He and Canuel-Jolicoeur […]

MRC Pontiac is seeking proposals for projects for the Regionals and Rurality fund for 2022/23. The provincial program has $412,939 available for a variety of community organizations and groups to access to improve community infrastructure or services. MRC economic development officer Claudee Galipeau spoke with CHIP 101.9 about what kind of organizations can apply, and […]

The head of the Villa James Shaw committee, Ken Bernard, has stepped down from his role as president of the non-profit group that’s aiming to build a seniors residence in Shawville. While Bernard will stay on in the role of treasurer, he has passed on his presidential duties to former treasurer, David Gillespie. Gillespie said […]