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CHIP 101.9 focused on managing the COVID-19 pandemic elsewhere in the country. The journalist of the Franco-Yukon newspaper, l’Aurore Boréale, Julien Latraverse, explained the context of the pandemic in this territory. He insisted on the limited infrastructure of this Canadian territory: like the MRC Pontiac, the access to the Yukon was prohibited for travelers in […]

The mayors of the MRC Pontiac will meet virtually this evening during their monthly meeting of the regional council. They will mainly talk about the most recent developments in the region, i notably the new information regarding COVID-19, psychological health in the agricultural environment, the emergency aid fund for SMEs and other subjects. Residents had […]

The municipality of Fort-Coulonge paid tribute to the former mayor and councilor, Raymond Durocher (1991 to 2017), who died last week at the age of 62. The current mayor of Fort-Coulonge, Gaston Allard, qualified Raymond Durocher as an accomplished politician, in an interview with CHIP 101.9. CHIP101.9 · Entrevue – Gaston Allard – Hommage à […]

The Chapeau (Isle-aux-Allumettes) Recreational Association (RA) summer day camp has been canceled due to the pandemic. “It is a decision that we feel is necessary to comply with government regulations as our services would be setup in a community hall and park, which remain closed at this time,” said Association President, Karie Bissonnette to CHIP […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19. CHIP101.9 · May 20 2020_ Jane Toller Update

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 […]

This week, Pontiac MNA André Fortin congratulates the new leader of the Quebec Liberal Party Dominique Anglade. André Fortin pointed out that Ms. Anglade becomes the first woman leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and a “determined leader who will put all her energies into building a better Quebec”. The MNA for Pontiac thanked Pierre […]

The municipality of Île-du-Grand-Calumet held another extraordinary meeting yesterday. The goal was to appoint Tracey Hérault Cameron as Acting Executive Director until Executive Director Sabrina Larivière returns next week. Another municipal meeting, this time a regular monthly meeting, should be held next week. It should be noted that Councilor Alice Meilleur Pieschke currently acts as […]

Raymond Durocher, who was mayor of Fort-Coulonge from 1999 to 2017 (also councilor from 1991 to 1999), as well as warden of the MRC Pontiac from 2013 to 2017 died on May 15th, at the age of 62. In a 26-year career, Raymond Durocher has often been the main representative of the Pontiac to the […]

On June 8, CHIP 101.9 will offer its listeners an intimate show by the regional singer, Michaela Cahill. At around 7:30 p.m. on Monday June 8th, she will be invited to present some songs to the radio audience live. Michaela Cahill is part of Marc Dupré’s team on the musical program La Voix 8, presented […]