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Real Estate market at a stand still
The current COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people and companies to change the ways of doing business, this has slowed the economy considerably. This is the case for the real estate market, as explained by Century 21 Elite agent Sébastien Bonnerot, who has taken steps to slow down his regular operating methods. > In his […]
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Bouffe Pontiac is making changes to serve its customers
Certain Pontiac community organizations are advantageous to residents during the coronavirus pandemic. This is notably the case for Bouffe Pontiac, who’s General Manager Kim Laroche explained the measures that have been implemented to continue serving the public in a safe and efficient way. Note also that the Pontiac Bouffe store is currently closed and that […]
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Confirmed cases in Quebec and the Outaouais of COVID-19 – March 23, 2020
The most recent annoncements by Quebec government confirmed today 628 people infected with COVID-19. Of these, 45 are hospitalized, including 20 in intensive care. A total of 4 deaths have been reported in the province. This is an increase of 409 cases since the day before. Prime Minister François Legault has indicated that the sudden […]
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Mansfield and Fort-Coulonge revised their public notice regarding the case of COVID-19
The municipalities of Mansfield and Fort-Coulonge have revised their most recent public notice regarding a COVID-19 case that circulated in the Pontiac. “There are currently no officially positive cases of COVID-19 in the Pontiac,” said the review, which was posted via Facebook. Earlier Monday afternoon, the municipalities of Mansfield and Fort-Coulonge confirmed in a publication […]
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Crisis Report from the MRC
The MRC activated a crisis team on Thursday March 12th and this team of directors and key personnel have met daily since that date. The economic development department of the MRC mobilized staff to work from home beginning on Monday March 16th. Other departments of the MRC followed suit over the course of the week […]
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Quebec ask the elderly 70+ to avoid gatherings
In his daily press briefing on the evolution of COVID-19 within the province, the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, called on people aged 70+ to avoid gatherings in restaurants, shopping centers and other public places. “Avoid gatherings in shopping centres and restaurants. Don’t have big dinners. Stay at home as much as possible”, said Legault. […]
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Transport Action closes its service to the public
The services of TransporAction Pontiac have now been suspended to the public* for an indefinite period. This announcement was made following the health emergency decreed by the Quebec government earlier this week. For any questions, TransporAction is inviting its clients to contact their staff by email: at info@transpraction.com, or by phone at 819-648-2223. * Essential […]
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Mayors discuss forest industry and possible floods
The mayors of the MRC Pontiac met Wednesday evening, in part by teleconference for the monthly meeting. While much of the meeting surrounded COVID-19, the forest industry was also at the heart of the conversation, including support for the relaunch of the Davidson plant project. The Warden of the MRC, Jane Toller, revealed that mayors […]
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The Government of Quebec reassures businesses and encourages local purchasing
The Government of Quebec announced Thursday financial assistance to help businesses affected by the repercussions of COVID-19 affecting their liquidity. This is an emergency assistance measure, announced by the Minister of Economy and Innovation, Pierre Fitzgibbon, which will allocate in the form of a loan guarantee or a loan of a minimum amount of $ […]
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Initiatives taken in Rapides-des-Joachims to watch over citizens
The municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims has set up a telephone line to follow up with people only to ensure that everything gets through this coronavirus crisis. Citizens are also asked to respect the quarantine instructions issued by the government, which apply in particular to people who have traveled recently or people aged 70 and over.
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