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As of Wednesday at noon, new roadside checkpoints have been established by the Sûreté du Québec in Outaouais in accordance with the new measure imposed by the Québec Government to limit the spread of COVID-19, especially in less affected but vulnerable areas, such as the Pontiac. Patrol cars will be ”set up at strategic points” […]

The Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Board announced Wednesday evening the immediate suspension of the steps taken to recover school items in all establishments. This new indication comes after a recommendation received from Public Health department and an order from the Minister of Education, Jean-François Roberge. He said he was “very aware” of the inconvenience that the current […]

In the event of a flood, the MRC Pontiac plans to adjust access to the chalets so that cottagers can ensure the protection of their property. Warden Jane Toller said, however, that the owners of the cottages do not have to worry about the spring flood, at least for the time being. She says she […]

After receiving specific information from the CISSS de l’Outaouais about the situation surrounding COVID-19 in the different MRCs in the Outaouais region, in her daily update at 5:30 p.m. today, the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller confirmed that there are Less than 5 cases of COVID-19 in the MRC Pontiac.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais clarified its data concerning COVID-19 across the region, attesting that there are less than 5 cases located in the MRC Pontiac. Warden Jane Toller was also able to confirm the information, reminding residents of the importance of applying preventive measures. The regional assessment […]

CHIP 101.9 was a to retraced the identity of the person who sent an anonymous email threat to the CHIP newsroom. The person in question was contacted by the general manager of Pontiac community radio. After a few exchanges, this person apologized. For CHIP 101.9, this is a closed case. Despite the acceptance of this […]

DJ Martin Leguerrier offered CHIP 101.9 and their listeners a free “mix” to allow everyone to forget at least temporarily about the situation surrounding COVID-19. For Leguerrier, the objective is also to get the Pontiac up and moving in confinement. The show will be presented this Friday, April 3 in the early evening. The full […]

The mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Gilles Dionne, shared his thoughts and analyzes on the possibility of a 2020 spring flood within the context of COVID-19. Even if the data published by the Ottawa River Regulation Planning committee is currently encouraging, Mayor Dionne says he is studying various options to ensure the necessary preparations. The full interview […]

The Minister of Health, Danielle McCann, observes a transformation in the health network due to changes in the services offered in Quebec due to COVID-19. During the Quebec government’s daily press briefing, she emphasized the effectiveness of health professionals in implementing Phone consultation and other services, and expects that this development will be maintained after […]

Five additional cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Renfrew, bringing the total of confirmed cases in this area to seven. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) made the announcement Tuesday, describing each of the cases: – * 1. A woman in her sixties, tested in Ottawa at the Brewer Arena Assessment Center […]