Author: Caleb Nickerson
With forest fires raging throughout the province and in the upper reaches of the Pontiac territory, local outfitter Domaine du Lac Bryson is closely monitoring the situation, which has had a major impact on their business during one of their busiest months. Laurel Lebrun, who owns the outfitter with her husband Denis, said that their […]
Laurel Lebrun, one of the owners of Domaine du Lac Bryson outfitter talks about the impact the forest fires have had on their business.
Regional health authority CISSSO is opening a specialized clinic for people living with long Covid, which is when symptoms of COVID-19 persist longer than 12 weeks after the initial infection. The range of symptoms can be quite broad, from fatigue and shortness of breath, to cognitive issues. Females, those with underlying conditions and those who […]
Dr. Melanie Lacasse of the CISSSO discusses the opening of a clinic in Gatineau for long Covid patients.
A police intervention that resulted the death of one person in Clarendon on Monday (June 5) has triggered an investigation by the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI). The BEI investigates all cases in which a person (other than an on-duty police officer) dies, suffers a serious injury or is injured by a firearm used by […]
There are currently five forest fires raging in the non-organized territories (TNO) of MRC Pontiac, which, combined with fires further north have blanketed the Pontiac in a haze. Both Environment Canada and regional health authority CISSSO have issued statements warning of the negative effects of wildfire smoke exposure, and advising the public to limit outdoor activity […]
MRC Pontiac Fire and Public Safety coordinator Julien Gagnon gives an update on the forest fire situation as it stands June 6.
Ontario Power Generation is advising motorists that the interprovincial bridge near the Chenaux generating station in Portage-du-Fort will be closed overnight periodically, starting this week. The reason given for the interruptions is “upgrades to structures on the bridge to Limerick Island.” The bridge will be closed between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the following […]
This past weekend, the 11th annual Do It for Daron mixed 3-pitch tournament took place at Elwood Dale Park in Shawville from June 2-3. The tournament is a fundraiser for mental health research and education at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, in memory of Daron Richardson. Richardson, whose family has extensive connections to the […]
