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Festival Hall in Pembroke closes until April 4th
Due to the rising concern related to COVID-19 and the meseasure implemented by the Quebec government, Festival Hall in Pembroke announced its closure today until April 4th. According to the press release, this is as a safety precaution for the health and safety of its visitors, artists, staff and volunteers. As a result, festival hall […]
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Justin Trudeau tightens access to the Canadian border
Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, closes access to the Canadian border to almost all foreigners who are non-resident of Canada. Only Americans, crew members, diplomats and those whose families are Canadian will still be admitted to the country “for now,” said Trudeau on Monday, adding that the situation could change quickly. These new border […]
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The MRC Pontiac announces a series of measures in its office
The MRC Pontiac has announced the implementation of a series of measures in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on its territory. – The public consultations in the municipalities for the Draft Strategic Vision Statement for the Pontiac is postponed to a later date – Public access will be restricted to the MRC office, […]
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“We have to take the situation seriously but to stay calm” -Jane Toller
The MRC Pontiac says it takes the measures imposed by the Quebec government seriously. The Warden, Jane Toller, recommends to all citizens to take the necessary precautions and also affirmed that she requested a screening clinic for COVID-19 in the Pontiac, as explained to the CHIP 101,9 newsroom. Rumors have been spread via social media […]
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CISSS de l’Outaouais CEO highlights communication challenge
Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais CEO, Josée Fillion, stressed Friday the importance and the challenge of communications in the context of the special measures that have been taken about COVID- 19. Also in a publication via the CISSS de l’Outaouais Facebook page Saturday afternoon, Josée Fillion thanked and asked […]
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Public Safety of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais takes measures
In a publication via its Facebook page, the Public Security Service of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais reminded citizens that it is important to respect and put into practice the recommended and mandatory measures taken by government authorities. Public safety reminds that it provides an essential front-line service, and that their responders are called upon to […]
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Closure of public gathering places
Quebec adds the closing of public gathering places to its list of measures to limit the outbreak of COVID-19 in the province. This includes bars, cinemas, libraries, training centers, swimming pools, ski centers and others, which will now be inaccessible. For restaurants, the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, asked to limit the number of customers […]
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Update from the CISSS de l’Outaouais – March 15th, 2020
Since the opening of the COVID-19 screening clinic in the Outaouais region on Saturday afternoon, more then a hundred tests have been performed: 48 in the day on Saturday and the health services plan to perform a total of 56 on Sunday. Still no cases have been reported in the region. A pre-assessment clinic was […]
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The Outaouais now has its screening clinic
A COVID-19 screening clinic was opened this Saturday morning at 135, boulevard St-Raymond, in Gatineau (Hull). The Centre intégré de santé et de service sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais plans to perform up to 400 screening tests per week. Users must contact 1-877-644-4545 to obtain an appointment at the clinic. It is not possible to go […]
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Closings, cancellations, postponed events: Pontiac reaction to COVID-19
Various Pontiac organizations have canceled or postponed events as a preventive measure for the spread of COVID-19. CHIP 101.9 will update the following list based on the information obtained: Because of the potential risk, Les amis du manoir St-Joseph and Le Centre Valentin in Campbell’s Bay ask families and friends to refrain from visiting residents. […]
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