A new fund will be created to support the artistic community of the MRC Pontiac. The MRC Pontiac wishes to encourage the practice of the arts in the Pontiac and the accessibility of arts and culture to the population of Pontiac, it was resolved by council to develop a new fund to support artists and artist-run centers in the MRC Pontiac. Details of the program will be made public shortly by the MRC.

Les Nouvelles du Pontiac
“It must be immensely frustrating for citizens” - André Fortin
27 January 2021
When asked about the situation on Île-du-Grand-Calumet, the MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, addressed the issue of the most recent events in this municipality, stressing that it was deplorable for citizens to have to endure repeated episodes of this kind. “I put myself in the position of a tax (...)
Warden Jane Toller uses her veto
27 January 2021
Has the resolution on the bio-park tabled by the mayor of Bristol, Brent Orr, on January 20, been adopted or not? The Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, clarified that she was exercising her right of veto regarding the resolution on the bio-park, in accordance with article 142 of the (...)
Call for public vigilance following an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Rona of Val-des-Monts
26 January 2021
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l'Outaouais confirms an outbreak of Covid-19 among the staff of the RONA de Val-des-Monts, located at 1839 Route du Carrefour in Val-des-Monts. Indeed, 11 cases have been reported among the workers. The risk is considered low for (...)
André Fortin hopes to see fewer restrictions in order to revive certain sectors of the economy
26 January 2021
The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, is asking that the government of Quebec consider modifying certain measures surrounding the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, following the curfew scheduled until February 8. André Fortin hopes that measures can be put in place to help the economic recovery (...)
Shortage of pharmacists at the CISSS de l'Outaouais according to A.P.E.S
26 January 2021
The Association des pharmaciens des établissements de santé (APES) of Quebec states that according to their most recent survey, facilities at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l'Outaouais are grappling with a significant shortage of pharmacists. According to the results (...)
Stable and encouraging statistics for the Pontiac
26 January 2021
The statistics for COVID-19 in the Pontiac have remained stable for the past two weeks. The number of active cases is 5 or less and the Pontiac Local Health Network (RLS) has 62 cases since the start of the pandemic. Among these 62 cases, the vast majority, that is, 39, are in the municipality (...)