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During CHIP’s Pontiac Magazine yesterday, the vocational training programs in the Pontiac were discussed as well as the Pontiac Vocational Training Center, the Pontiac CFP in Mansfield. Given the cancellation of some programs in recent years, the number of Pontiac CFP employees has decreased, but according to the centre’s Director Serge Lacourcière, these jobs could […]

On Grand-Calumet Island, there will be elections for mayor. Both former Mayor Paul-Émile Maleau and Lina Lacroix-Ricard have signed up to be mayor. These two are also running against Serge Newberry who applied last week. Also, Martin Bertrand presented his candidacy as councillor 1.

This week until October 7 is World Breastfeeding Week, giving opportunity to the CISSS de l’Outaouais to demystify and normalize breastfeeding to the general public. Posters were distributed and treat bags will also be handed to maternity centres, CLSCs and community organizations to mothers who giving birth.

Several Outaouais residents will be surprised to learn of the upcoming closure of the Siberian Cat Cafe, Café Chat Sibérien located in the municipality of Chelsea. The world’s first hypoallergenic cats café is to close its doors on October 8. Our journalist Élizabeth Séguin met the owner, Michael. Clip – Michael The full interview will […]

The Fort Coulonge International Women’s Film Festival was officially launched last Saturday evening by the Phare Ouest organization. Marie Gionet was there to represent CHIP 101.9, she shares her thoughts about the evening. Clip – Marie Gionet The integral interview carried out by Élizabeth Séguin will be available soon. <article1380|cycle>

On October 26, at 7:00 pm, the Citizens Open to the Amalgamation (CCOF) will hold a public forum at the Pontiac Conference Center to provide an opportunity for candidates in the municipal elections to introduce themselves. They will be able to share their vision on a variety of issues with residents of the region. The […]

The outgoing Warden Raymond Durocher published on his Facebook page pictures of various meetings last week in Quebec City. Charlotte L’Écuyer, for her part, was at several activities on the weekend including Oktoberfest. Linda Davis has also been making appearances in the MRC.

Pierre Fréchette held a public meeting last night to unveil his electoral platform. About forty people were present at event held at the Café de l’Ile, in the municipality of Grand-Calumet Island. In an interview with Élizabeth Séguin, he revealed to CHIP 101.9 the main points of his platform: Clip – Pierre Fréchette

At the Pontiac Conference Centre last night, Warden Candidate Jane Toller, spoke about how she wants to boost the economy to increase available jobs in the Pontiac. She touched 4 areas, the forestry, agricultural, mining and educational Sectors. During the evening, there was a mining presentation by Sphinx that gave a detailed explanation on the […]

Two outgoing Councillors will compete at City Hall in the municipality of Campbell’s Bay; Maurice Beauregard and Lisa Dagenais. Another election will take place in the municipality of Alleyn-and-Caewood, often referred to as Danfort Lake. We have confirmed that outgoing Mayor Carl Mayer will face Joseph Squitti. In Bryson, outgoing mayor Alain Gagnon is running […]