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The Oktoberfest Ladysmith in the Municipality of Thorne, which was scheduled to take place in the Fall, has been cancelled. The event was to celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2020. According to a press release, the decision to cancel was motivated by the COVID-19 crisis. Last week, the Quebec government asked that all public events […]

The field of residential renovation in the Pontiac was also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this context, the situation does not seem to have stopped clients from having projects. As Joël Boisvert of Greenhill explains, he had to modify his approach with the clientele, but several potential clients seem to be waiting for the […]

The cancellation of the Shawville Fair in 2020 was a shock to many Pontiac residents. This tradition, held for more than a century, being the most popular tourist event in the region, will have to build on next year to once again attract many visitors to the region. The spokesperson for the event, Josey Bouchard, […]

Daily 5:30 p.m. update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.

The Quebec government holds a daily press briefing to update its citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 across Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report is presented to summarize the briefing and […]

The MRC Pontiac has updated the information regarding the access to the various hiking and biking trails on its territory in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cyclopark PPJ – Completely open for cycling and walking – Please be extra vigilant when in more populated areas – All-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes are not permitted […]

Levels and flows of the Ottawa River have “slightly” increased over the past few hours, but are expected to stabilize in the coming days, due to cooler temperatures and the lack of significant precipitation. In its most recent update, the Outaouais River Regulatory Board indicated that it expects “the levels in most sectors to stabilize […]

Garages can, starting today, resume their maintenance and repair services for all types of vehicles, which are now part of the list of essential services of the government of Quebec. The reopening of this service has increased traffic significantly in Pontiac businesses. From the Centre d’Auto Amyotte Ltée, located in Mansfield, Sylvain Amyotte: However, shops […]

As the situation surrounding CHSLDs across the province has been receiving attention for the past few days, Judith Daoust, directrice du soutien à l’autonomie des personnes âgées (Director of support for the autonomy of the elderly) at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais, wanted to reassure the population if […]

Residential construction sites will now be included in the list of essential services and activities and will be authorized as of April 20th. “As residential construction has tangible social impacts on a large number of households, it was necessary to include this sector in the list of essential services and activities,” said the Quebec Minister […]