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Two days after the MRC Pontiac meeting, it now seems clear that the vote of the deputy mayor of Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Alice Meilleur-Pieschke, counted and was in order. Some defenders of the bio-park resolution, including the mayor of Litchfield, Colleen Larivière, had questioned the legitimacy of Ms. Meilleur-Pieschke, asking for proof authorizing her to represent the […]

Pontiac MP William Amos announced more than $ 40,000 for three different projects that tackle a roaming problem in the riding of Pontiac. Together, these emergency funds provide community organizations across Quebec, including those of the CISSS de l’Outaouais, the flexibility they need to respond to their vulnerable clienteles. “In Canada, the pandemic continues to […]

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais confirmed that in recent weeks there has been a drop in new daily cases of COVID-19. Despite everything, this drop is not sufficient according to the CISSS de l’Outaouais, even if the number of cases is comparable to certain regions located in the […]

Another difficult meeting took place last night (February 3) for the elected officials of the MRC Pontiac. This extraordinary meeting was to focus on two different files, namely the Bio-Parc and the possible use of the CN corridor for snowmobilers and ATV riders. The tight vote provoked questions about the presence of Alice Meilleur Pieschke, […]

The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, announced yesterday (Tuesday, February 2) that the Outaouais will remain on a maximum alert level, despite the changes that have been announced. Six regions in Quebec will now be in the orange zone, but the government has decided that for the moment, the rest of the province, including the […]

The mayor of Gatineau, Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin, has already announced that he will not present himself for re-election in the municipal elections on November 7. Having his say and an important influence on regional issues, Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin has often taken a position by supporting the rural territories of the Outaouais on various issues, particularly in the […]

An extraordinary meeting of the MRC Pontiac will take place this evening (Wednesday February 3) at 6:30 p.m. According to the convocation, it is indicated that the council of mayors of the MRC Pontiac will be held in order to take into consideration the discussions and explanations related to the subjects of the Bioparc, the […]

Charlotte L’Écuyer, who held the post of MNA for Pontiac in the National Assembly in Quebec, from 2003 to 2014, passed away this morning. This was confirmed by her family via Facebook, Ms. L’Écuyer had been struggling for several months with illness. The Pontiac above all Charlotte L’Écuyer had devoted her career to the development […]

The former Premier of Quebec, Jean Charest, paid tribute to the former MNA for Pontiac, Charlotte L’Écuyer, who served in his government. Jean Charest described Charlotte L’Écuyer as a person devoted to her riding and very attached to her region. CHIP 101,9 spoke with Jean Charest about the relationship he had with Charlotte L’Écuyer, CHIP101.9 […]

The 31st Suicide Prevention Week is currently taking place until February 6 under the theme “Talking about suicide saves lives“. In the Outaouais, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais encourages the population to take action to prevent suicide by encouraging people to speak out and standardizing the request for […]