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Alex Tyrrell receives 64% in the PVQ vote of confidence
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec (PVQ), Alex Tyrrell, obtained 64.6% in the vote of confidence of the PVQ. Alex Tyrrell is back in the news in the Pontiac after supporting Roger Fleury so that the MRC Pontiac withdraws the name Pontiac. Alex Tyrrell made the decision to remain in office, but the […]
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The Pontiac goes into the red zone (maximum alert) as of this Thursday
The Pontiac will go into the Sustained Maximum Alert Zone in red starting Thursday, December 17, until January 11. This is what the Premier of Quebec François Legault announced in the last hours. This change from the orange to red zone could be temporary only for the period indicated, i.e. until January 11. Teleworking will […]
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William Amos announces an investment of more than $ 69,000 for the Pontiac Ouest se branche organization
Pontiac MP William Amos announced new investments under the small-scale projects component of the Accessibility Fund, including $ 69,240 that will be donated to the organization Pontiac Ouest se branche, located in the Chapeau sector in L’Isle-aux-Allumettes. The Camp Misquah organization in Gracefield, for its part, will obtain an investment of $ 100,000. Funding will […]
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New delay to be expected regarding obstetrics service in the Pontiac
The Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, confirmed what many people suspected, the obstetrics department at the Pontiac Hospital located in Shawville, will not be available in January as planned. Jane Toller attended a virtual meeting of the Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais during which she said she […]
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“It’s embarrassing for Mr. Fleury and for the Green Party” – William Amos
During the interview granted to CHIP 101.9 by the federal deputy for Pontiac William Amos, the latter agreed to comment on the question of Roger Fleury’s claims and the reactions that arose out of the case surrounding his statements. William Amos returned to the words of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council, denouncing Roger Fleury. […]
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More than a hundred gifts will be given to children
The firefighters of the Mansfield-et-Pontefract fire department handed over the gifts collected as part of the Angel Tree to Bouffe Pontiac, which will distribute it to children in need. 103 gifts in total were collected. The Pontiac’s Angels Tree was in its 4th edition. Mansfield firefighters were keen to organize the Pontiac Angels Tree in […]
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William Amos highlights the arrival of a vaccine in the country
Federal MP for Pontiac, William Amos, highlighted the arrival of the country’s first vaccine. William Amos recalled that Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine was the only one that had been approved by Health Canada so far, but that others could follow. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Will Amos – Vaccines The first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine arrived […]
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Tourisme Outaouais invites people to discover the best wines, beers, ciders and spirits of the Pontiac
Outaouais Tourism ran advertisements for the Tap & Cork Tourist Route, which is a self-guided tour showcasing the best wines, beers, ciders and spirits from the Pontiac and Ottawa River regions in Ontario. People are invited to discover the delicious creations and to listen to the stories of the producers who testify to their passion […]
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Prevent fires in the winter season
The MRC Pontiac has published safety advice to prevent fires during the winter season. The Coordinator in public security at the MRC, Julien Gagnon, recalled some instructions, especially during the holiday season. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Julien Gagnon – Fire Prevention The full interview with Julien Gagnon is available here. A full video on prevention […]
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Emergency child care services at CSSHBO for essential workers
The general management of the Centre de services scolaire Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) wishes to inform parents of children who hold a job considered essential that emergency childcare services will be organized at four locations in our territory, in Fort-Coulonge, Campbell’s Bay, Gracefield and Maniwaki on December 17, 18, 21 and 22. These emergency childcare services will […]
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