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MNA André Fortin announced seven new subsidized child care places in the riding of Pontiac. This recognition of the need comes from the Government of Quebec’s review of educational childcare. This measure allows the province to better meet the needs of parents and contributes to the implementation of its commitment to offer Quebec families more […]

“Nothing works anymore at the CISSSO,” according to a press release issued by the Union of Outaouais Healthcare and Social Services Workers for the CSN in response to the centralization of the kitchen services Centre intégré de Santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais, announced a few days ago. The president of the Outaouais Union […]

During his interview with CHIP 101.9, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Gaétan Barrette, spoke of the status of the haemodialysis project at the Shawville Hospital in response to the Santé Outaouais 2020 Report, released Wednesday morning. Mr. Barrette says that the funds are in place, the ball is rolling and that the Hospital […]

CHIP 101.9 has learnt of upcoming refurbishment work at Bryson hydro electric Generating Station in the municipality of Bryson. On December 8, two representatives of the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce attended an information meeting at Hydro-Québec to inform the Pontiac’s business community of the business opportunities associated with this project. The Bryson Generating Station is […]

The Pontiac MNA presented a check for $ 9,500 to Bouffe Pontiac to help the those in need in the Pontiac MRC. This amount is the result of a promise made at the Bouffe Pontiac Ball Tournament held in September in Mansfield: as honorary president of the tournament, the MNA pledged to challenge his colleagues […]

On December 2, six Pontiac students received their Professional Education Diploma in Personal Healthcare Attendant (Beneficiary Attendant) from the Pontiac Vocational Training Center (CFPP). The graduation ceremony took place at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield-and-Pontefract. After 750 hours of training, the students are in the job market, qualified to hold positions in various health care sectors. […]

Yesterday, the Pontiac MRC unveiled the monument that stood their office in Campbell’s Bay. The monument made of stone commemorates the first meeting of the MRC Pontiac 170 years ago. It is a traditional Algonquin group that opened this ceremony which attracted thirty people who braved the cold. In the past, a plaque that commemorated […]

Bouffe Pontiac reached and surpassed its goal for the 10th edition of the Guignolée that took place December 7, in Campbell’s Bay, Shawville and Isle-aux-Allumettes, from 6 am to 9 am. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, a goal of $ 10,000 in monetary donations was set. Once again, the Pontiac was up to the task […]

More than $ 194,000 in financial assistance will be allocated to two Pontiac organizations – Le jardin éducatif du Pontiac and the Western Quebec Literacy Council, to help them coordinate their actions in the field of literacy. The Pontiac MNA André Fortin made the announcement this morning: Le jardin éducatif du Pontiac will receive an […]

If you are interested in firefighting, this is a great opportunity since the Fort-Coulonge Fire Department is looking for potential candidates for a list of names to fill future positions in the department. They are looking for dynamic people who enjoy working in the community and with citizens. A means of transport and CPR training […]