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Summer positions now up for grabs at Parc des Chutes Coulonge
The Parc des Chutes Coulonge looking for hire new people to fill a summer job. The Director General of the Chute, André Puch. says they have positions to fill in reception, in park maintenance as well as jobs related to ziplining. “That’s right, our season officially quicks off in April. So, we won’t just be […]
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Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel issues statement on invocation of Emergencies Act
Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel published Facebook videos in both official languages yesterday concerning the government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act. “The situation here in Gatineau, Ottawa, but across Canada is serious, and it’s not just in Canada,” she begins. “What worries me is around the world our democracies are under threat, and we may […]
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MPs, activists oppose licensing hearings on proposed nuclear dump
Several politicians and numerous activist groups on both sides of the river have signed a declaration denouncing the proposed “near surface disposal facility” (NSDF) at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ site in Chalk River. The proposed site would house up to a million cubic metres of low-level nuclear waste, with the majority coming from existing liabilities on […]
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Weather could complicate commute on Thursday and Friday
This morning (February 17), Environment Canada issued two alerts for the Pontiac area, for a flash freeze followed by a dump of snow. Following the rain this morning, temperatures are expected to drop rapidly this afternoon, turning all the puddles and slush on the ground into ice. The alert warns motorists to adapt to changing […]
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Arena to proceed with sale of gym equipment this weekend
The cooperative operating the Centre de loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite in Fort-Coulonge is moving ahead with selling the equipment from the gym located on the second floor of the facility. The cooperative board decided that due to the lack of staff supervision, shutdowns due to public health measures and safety issues, the gym […]
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Flash freeze warning in effect Thursday for Pontiac
Environment Canada has issued a flash freeze warning for tomorrow (February 17) in the Pontiac. Temperatures are expected to drop rapidly on Thursday due to a cold front, meaning that any puddles, slush or precipitation will freeze. “Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust […]
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Weightlifter Naomie Lusignan representing Canada at Junior Pan Am Games
Mansfield-et-Pontefract weightlifter Naomie Lusignan will make her international competition debut in April when she competes at the Junior Pan American Games in Puerto Rico. The Pontiac athlete told CHIP 101.9 in a French-language interview that she is very excited for her appearance on the international stage. CHIP101.9 · Extrait (1) – Naomie Lusignan The pandemic […]
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Vaccine passport ends on March 14
Health Minister Christian Dubé announced yesterday (February 15) that the provincial vaccine passport will be fully discontinued by March 14. On February 16, proof of vaccination would no longer be required in big box stores as well as SAQ and SQDC locations. As of February 21, it will no longer be required for access to […]
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André Fortin files petition to re-open Pontiac Hospital’s obstetrics unit
Last week, Pontiac MNA André Fortin filed a petition created by local residents demanding the return of obstetrics services to the Pontiac Hospital. The department was closed in February, 2020, due to a lack of nursing staff, with a tentative timeline of six months to re-open. Just weeks later, the first wave of the pandemic […]
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People 70 and older can get COVID test in clinics
Regional health authority CISSSO is advising the population that people 70 years of age and older (as well as their caregivers) can now get a COVID test in their clinics, which have been restricted to priority clientele. An appointment can be booked through their website. In MRC Pontiac, the site is located at 160 chemin […]
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