A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded yesterday morning, around 11:30 am in Shawville. According to Earthquakes Canada, it was lightly felt in Campbell’s Bay. Another earthquake had been felt about 2 hours earlier.

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Candidate still sought to establish CISSSO users' committee
9 August 2022
Four months after an attempt by regional health authority CISSSO to hire a resource person to set up users' and residents' committees for the Pontiac territory, a candidate still hasn't been found. As CISSSO board member Rémi Bertrand told CHIP 101.9 earlier this year, a users' committee for (...)
Jean-Guy Brousseau wins Calumet council seat 4 in by-election
8 August 2022
Jean-Guy Brousseau has been declared the winner of the by-election on L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet, claiming seat 4 this past Sunday (August 7), ahead of Rollande Normandeau and Francine Tremblay. “I want to thank all those who voted for me, but at the council table I will be a councillor for all the (...)
Petition calls for food allergy clinic for the Outaouais
8 August 2022
A petition was launched a few weeks ago, following the tragedy that affected the family of Sarah-Émilie Hubert, a 15-year-old from Hull who died on June 25 following an allergic reaction. The teen's family have requested the opening of food allergy desensitization clinics for the Outaouais, but (...)
Rainfall warning in effect Monday and Tuesday
8 August 2022
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the Pontiac region, as close to 50 mm of precipitation is expected by tomorrow (August 9). “Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads,” the statement reads. “Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Rainfall (...)
Single-vehicle accident on Rte. 301 in Thorne
8 August 2022
A single-vehicle accident took place on Rte. 301 in the Thorne area last night around 11 p.m. The driver swerved to avoid a deer and ended up in a swamp near the road. Fortunately, the driver escaped unscathed but the vehicle is a total loss. - News / actus, (...)
Back to school drive seeking supplies for students in need
5 August 2022
With the school year just around the corner, a group of local volunteers are collecting school supplies for Pontiac families in need. Samantha Oxley of the Angel Tree program spoke with CHIP 101.9 about their ongoing drive. She explained that they're looking for a wide variety of items, (...)

