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The project to create energy from Ottawa Gatineau waste in the Pontiac seems to interested a few municipalities in the region that could potentially host this facility that could create, according to the Warden of the MRC, Jane Toller , up to fifty jobs: More details on this subject are available in the full interview […]

Although the changes in the ZIS Map have caused controversy in different municipalities such as L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and Chichester, where already hundred of residences have contacted the municipality demanding modifications, others, such as Campbell’s Bay, say they are happy with the modifications to a certain degree. Yesterday, CHIP 101.9 contacted Mayor Maurice Beauregard, who explained that […]

Following Tuesday’s announcement by CHIP 101.9 regarding the news of a potential interruption of service in the obstetrics wing of the Shawville hospital, the MNA for Pontiac sent out a statement reacting to the news. In an interview this morning, André Fortin gave more information on this potential break that could last a month, starting […]

Bonnechere Museum: Heritage Card Games Come on down to the Bonnechere Museum for some good old-fashioned card games like Old Sebastian, 45, Euchre and many more. It will be held on Saturday, July 27 at 11 to 12.

CHIP 101.9 just learned that the obstetrics department at the Shawville Hospital is currently facing a potential service failure that could last the entire summer. The CISSSO confirmed that this is a possibility but also told CHIP 101.9 that they are currently evaluating the situation and looking for solutions to prevent this break in service. […]

The golf tournament organized in benefit of the Mansfield-et-Pontefract municipal fire department was a success this year as they raised more than $ 6,000. This amount brings the department closer to its goal of buying new equipment. A municipal councilor of the municipality of Mansfield, Claudette Pleau, gave more details: It may be important to […]

More power outages have occurred in recent weeks in the Upper Pontiac. A resident of the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, David Gillespie, said that the number of power outages since the beginning of the year could reach a new record by the end of July. Remember that David Gillespie has documented the power outages in the […]

The government of Quebec recently published the revised map of the special intervention zone as part of the decree to prevent, among other things, the construction and renovation of residences in specific areas (Flood zones.) The new adjustments made to the map have still struck controversy among several municipalities in the Pontiac. Notably: L’Isle-aux Allumettes […]

The signs that the federal elections are on our doorstep have begun to surface as the various candidates are increasingly active on social media. One of the signs is the current Pontiac MP, Liberal William Amos, went door-to-door last weekend and the Conservative candidate for the Pontiac, Dave Blackburn calling him out on Facebook over […]

The MRC Pontiac issued a call for tenders for the collection, transportation and disposal of household waste. The offer must be submitted by a supplier established in Quebec. The supplier must not be a person who participated in the creation the contract. Description The MRC Pontiac, hereinafter referred to as [MRC], requests bids for the […]