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There are now 117 cases of COVID-19 in the Outaouais (data released on Monday, April 6th). According to information provided by the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais, fewer than five cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the MRC Pontiac. Of the 117 cases, 92 are in Gatineau. On […]

Each day, the Quebec government holds a press briefing to update its citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 and the measures it is currently implementing. 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 […]

Jane Toller says thank you to François Legault for the control points across the Outaouais region.

Even though it was a provincial government decision, when asked by CHIP 101.9, the federal Member of Parliament for the Pontiac, William Amos, was kind enough to voiced his opinion regarding the roadside checkpoints that have been set up in and across the Outaouais region, including in the Pontiac. For William Amos, he said that […]

The Mansfield, Fort-Coulonge, Waltham and Campbell’s Bay fire brigades, paramedics, Sûreté du Québec police, truckers Pat Bertrand and Guy Rivet paid tribute to the healthcare workers on Friday morning by visiting, among others, the CLSC located in Mansfield as well as the Manoir St-Joseph. The objective of this action was to signify the support of […]

The SADC Pontiac currently offers several services for Pontiac companies with questions or challenges to be met in the context of COVID-19. CHIP 101.9 spoke with the organization’s director general, Rhonda Perry. The full interview with the director of the SADC Pontiac, Rhonda Perry, is available here in French and here in English.

The addition of control points across the Outaouais region has sparked many reactions among Pontiac citizens, which were heard most notably by the MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin. According to Fortin, residents felt concerned about travelling between Québec and Ontario and the different sectors: Since Wednesday, new road checkpoints have been set up within and […]

The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, shifted his tone Thursday regarding people and non-essential businesses who do not respect public health directives. After revealing the most recent COVID-19 update, he said he will be advising police to be less tolerant to those not respecting the rules. Those who defy the rules with gatherings or continue […]

The Quebec government announced Thursday a salary bonus and protective measures for healthcare workers who are in direct contact with patients suffering from COVID-19, including Préposés aux bénificières in private homes for the elderly. This measure, which will total $ 287 million, will offer an 8% premium to approximately 69,000 workers, including nursing and cardiopulmonary […]

The Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller Friday update at 5:30pm regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.