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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) of the Outaouais must deal with new procedures concerning the use of air conditioners and ventilators to ensure the safety of users of the various health establishments due to the intense heat planned this week in the region. The directrice du soutien à l’autonomie des […]

With the passing of Raymond Durocher, the former mayor of Fort-Coulonge, from 1999 to 2017, (prior councilor from 1991 to 1999), and Warden of the MRC Pontiac from 2013 to 2017, many local representatives have spoken on behalf of the late politician. The Mayor of the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Winston Sunstrum, who worked with Raymond […]

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 […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19. CHIP101.9 · May 25 2020_ Jane Toller Update

Several companies from different business sectors have restarted operation in the last few hours and are preparing to receive customers again. This is the case for certain companies in the sports/leisure sectors such as Mansfield’s R.S. Ranch, which offers horse riding treks. The company has taken advantage of the last few days to put in […]

The Association of Quebec Public Libraries launched the website, Quoilire.ca, allowing users to obtain a remote reading suggestion service. As explained by the president of the Quebec Association of Public Libraries, Denis Chouinard, regardless of the location of the readers, they will be able to rent digital books and obtain a service similar to what […]

With the passing of Raymond Durocher, the former Mayor of Fort-Coulonge and Warden of the MRC Pontiac, CHIP 101.9 spoke to the former MNA and MP for the Pontiac, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, who emphasized that Raymond Durocher was a determined leader with his eye on accomplishing projects in his community and for the good […]

A drowning occurred this Thursday, May 22nd in Campbell’s Bay in the Ottawa River. A 66-year-old local man reportedly fell near Second Avenue. The fire department was called around 10:30 p.m. in the municipality to try to rescue the man. His body was recovered shortly after midnight and transported to the hospital where his death […]

After being overrun by customers, grocery stores like the Metro in Mansfield have seen a certain return to normal in daily traffic in the store. Owner Sylvie Béland also indicated that the number of deliveries in western Pontiac (Isle-aux-Allumettes sector) has decreased since the reopening with the Ontario border. CHIP101.9 · Sylvie Beland – New […]

Starting June 22, children will be able to attend day camps managed by municipalities, as planned by the Quebec government before the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to enforce the hygiene and distancing measures surrounding the current context, the groups will be limited and the children will have to respect a physical distance of 2 meters. […]