News
Local News
Virtual meeting of mayors this Wednesday evening
The mayors of the MRC Pontiac will meet virtually this Wednesday evening at their regional council meeting. It will discuss the latest developments in the region, in addition to new data on COVID-19 in the region, the emergency assistance fund for SMEs and other subjects. Residents had until June 12 to electronically submit their questions […]
Read more
Hydro-Québec will install buoys
Hydro-Québec will install buoys on the Ottawa River, at the Bryson power station and at the Rocher Fendu dam, to warn the public of the presence of danger zones. The work consists of installing warning buoys connected to each other by means of floats. “The practice of recreational tourism on a body of water located […]
Read more
Places available and to be filled in an English-speaking environment
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) said it was satisfied on Monday with the recruitment regarding the number of people interested in taking training to become a beneficiary attendant in CHSLDs in the region. On the other hand, despite 794 people who showed interest, there are still places to […]
Read more
André Fortin becomes Parliamentary Leader and spokesperson for Public Finances
Pontiac MNA André Fortin changes role in the official opposition. After a restructuring of the shadow cabinet, he will leave health aside, in order to become a Parliamentary Leader and spokesperson for Public Finances. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Andre Fortin – Not expecting the change The new leader of the Liberal Party, Dominique Anglade, announced […]
Read more
A public beach should be offered this summer in Mansfield / Fort-Coulonge
The Municipality of Mansfield and the Municipality of Fort-Coulonge have worked together to allow the opening of a beach located on the banks of the Coulonge River, very close to the White Bridge, behind the Bowers restaurant and opposite from the Dépanneur Beausoir. The Aventure Héliante cooperative will be responsible for managing the site. Guillaume […]
Read more
Obtain Pontiac agricultural products while contributing to a good cause
The Marché de l’Outaouais and Moisson Outaouais have launched a crowdfunding campaign called “Together to feed the Outaouais”. The objective of this campaign involving 11 Pontiac agricultural businesses is to encourage our local producers while supporting those in need through Moisson Outaouais. People are invited to buy gift cards on the Outaouais Market and they […]
Read more
The Little Red Wagon Winery adjusts for COVID-19
During this COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have adjusted to the current crisis, this is the case for the Little Red Wagon Winery who due to the cancellation of many of the venues and the current health and sanitization measures, they made the decision to extend their business to offer their Wine on site and throughout […]
Read more
Update for the return of sports in North America
With the situation evolving from day to day concerning Covid-19, sports fans are inching closer and closer to the return of professional sports in North America. In the NHL No dates have been set in stone for when the playoffs will start in the National Hockey League (NHL), but players around the league have started […]
Read more
Gatherings: new instructions
It will be allowed, as of June 22, to hold indoor gatherings in public places respecting a maximum of 50 people, under certain conditions. Public health also relaxes the rules of physical distancing, as explained by the strategic medical advisor at the Directorate General of Public Health, Dr Richard Massé, Monday morning: CHIP101.9 · Extrait […]
Read more
The CSHBO becomes the Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service Center
Starting today (June 15th), the Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Board becomes the Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service Center. This transformation follows the adoption of Bill No. 40 last February. Across Quebec, French-language school boards will become school service centers. The school commissioners will be replaced by administrators who will sit on the board of directors of the School Service […]
Read more