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Mansfield weightlifter Naomie Lusignan breaks Ontario record at Canadian Senior Women’s Weightlifting Championships
Mansfield weightlifter Naomie Lusignan made the Pontiac shine once again with a brilliant performance last Friday (July 9) at the Canadian Senior Women’s Weightlifting Championships. She finished second in her division despite her young age, only 15 years old and still competing in the junior divisions. Not only was she second in her group, but […]
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Aventure Hélianthe specifies the projects that will see the light of day at Pont Blanc Beach
The Aventure Hélianthe organization gave more details concerning the investment of $ 75,000 from the Government of Quebec which is to be used for the development of an eco-camping, a rest stop for caravans, the rental of nautical and sports boats, and for a reception building. Louis Harvey of Aventure Hélianthe gives more details. CHIP101.9 […]
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The Government of Quebec announces an improvement of nearly $49 million in the Outaouais for municipal infrastructure
As part of the improvement of the Programme de la taxe sur l’essence et de la contribution du Québec (TECQ 2019-2023), the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Andrée Laforest, as well as the Member for Papineau and Minister responsible of the Outaouais region, Mathieu Lacombe, announced that a sum of $ 48.7 million will […]
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Xavier Lusignan is in Toronto in preparation for the Junior Pan American Games
Mansfield weightlifter Xavier Lusignan will be flying in a few hours to compete in the Junior Pan American Games next week in Colombia. For the past week, the Mansfieldian has been training to be ready to participate in the 96kg category. CHIP101.9 · Extrait- Xavier depart During his stay in Colombia, Xavier Lusignan will discuss […]
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New bus service between Gatineau-Ottawa and Montreal
As of July 8, the interurban transport service of a Keolis Canada subsidiary, Orléans Express, will be enhanced by an offer linking Gatineau and Ottawa to Montreal. This ride has not been offered since the start of the pandemic last year. Orléans Express will initially offer four departures per day on this corridor. “In the […]
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“A return to work one task at a time” – William Amos
Pontiac MP William Amos appeared with his wife Regina Flores this afternoon (July 7) at a press conference via Zoom, open only to media in his constituency. He mentioned at the outset that he has begun a return to work after a three-week withdrawal from a second incident, where he was seen urinating into a […]
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The Pontiac shows no active cases of COVID-19
The Pontiac no longer displays any active cases of COVID-19, according to the most recent data from the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais. The number of active cases for the whole of the Outaouais has decreased, now showing 48 cases. In addition to the MRC Pontiac, the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau has […]
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Cyclists can count on 11 repair stations thanks to the CJE Pontiac
As part of the Equipiste project, the Carrefour jeunesse Emploi (CJE) du Pontiac is informing the population and cycling enthusiasts who will use the PPJ cycle path that the new bicycle terminals have been delivered and installed in the last few days. Cyclists can count on 8 new terminals, which makes a total of 11 […]
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Temporary closure of some bridges in the TNO
Some bridges located in the TNO will be closed temporarily during the week of July 12. First, the H071-120 Bridge and the Petit Lac Blond Bridge in the St-Patrice will undergo repair work. Subsequently, the Club House Bridge and the H071-039 Bridge will also be the subject of work. The contractor selected for this work […]
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André Fortin questioned on his intentions to become a candidate of the LPC in the next federal elections
The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, who also occupies the position of parliamentary leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec, was questioned on the possibility of him becoming a candidate for the federal election which is being prepared, in order to replace the current federal deputy for Pontiac, William Amos, of whom there is no […]
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