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Xplornet will ensure access to high speed Internet in 14 municipalities of the MRC Pontiac
Following the announcement of the Operation high speed Canada-Quebec project to allow the Outaouais to have access to high-speed Internet services by September 2022, the governments of Quebec and Canada, as well as Xplornet , held a press conference yesterday announcing that 14 of the 18 municipalities of Pontiac and the municipality of Pontiac will […]
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The Regional Association of West Quebecers announces the departure of their director
The Regional Association of West Quebecers said yesterday that Linton Garner will no longer occupy the position of Director, a position he had been fulfilling for several years. The President, Arthur Ayers, thanked Linton Garner for the work accomplished. No reason for leaving was mentioned, but the Regional Association of West Quebecers experienced some financial […]
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The daily number of cases decreases significantly, but hospitalizations remain high in the Outaouais
The COVID-19 situation is improving in the Outaouais, with only 15 new cases added as of yesterday for the entire region. On the other hand, the number of hospitalizations remains high with 50 including 8 people still in intensive care. The situation is improving in the Pontiac In the Pontiac, after reaching 70 active cases, […]
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112 fires fought by the SOPFEU and municipal firefighters in April
No less than 112 fires covering an area of 57.5 hectares were fought by firefighters from the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) and municipal firefighters during the month of April. The SOPFEU explains that the early spring, a sequence of sunny weather and very low humidity rates favored the outbreak of […]
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A mental health assistance program for self-employed workers and small businesses
The pandemic has created several situations that may have an impact on the mental health of workers, Espace-O offers a psychological health support program to reduce isolation and promote exchanges between peers. This support and co-development program is offered free of charge for self-employed workers and owners of very small businesses (5 employees or less). […]
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Fatal accident in La Pêche Saturday involving a motocross rider
Around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday (May 1), an accident involving a sport utility vehicle and a motocross took place in the municipality of La Pêche. The accident in question took place on Lac Sinclair Road. A 19-year-old Chelsea man, who was riding the motocross, was transported to Wakefield Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Chemin […]
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COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the general population have started in the Pontiac
Booking an appointment for vaccination of the general population started last Friday (April 30), with the 50-59 age group and today with 45-49. Later this week, 40-44 (May 5) and 35-39 (May 7) will also be able to book one via Clic Santé. The vaccine can be given in vaccination centers, but also in various […]
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The Parc des Chutes Coulonges hopes for a summer period as fruitful as last year
The Parc des Chutes Coulonge had a record year in 2020 and the Director General, André Piché, hopes to relive a busy summer period in 2021. The Park has already been open to visitors from Friday to Sunday since Easter. However, for the moment, it is a calm period, partly because of the roadblocks between […]
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Sales campaign for the access cards for the Club Quad Pontiac
ATV enthusiasts are invited to purchase their access card at a discount for the coming year. They have until May 9 to take advantage of a $ 20 discount. “This year, everything is done online, via the FQCQ website, www.fqcq.qc.ca and don’t forget to note that the number of Club Quad du Pontiac is 07-128”, […]
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The Fromagerie La Drave project could see the light of day next fall
After winning three prizes at the 23rd edition of the OSEntreprendre Outaouais Challenge, Maryse Vallières-Murray gave more details on the Fromagerie La Drave project, which she initiated with Trevor Rivet and could see the light of day in the fall of 2021. The project of the two entrepreneurs is to produce cheese and sell it […]
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