Author: Marie Gionet
On November 17, 2020, the Government of Canada introduced the proposed Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020, which modernizes the framework for the protection of personal information in the private sector. In a press release, Federal MP for the Pontiac William Amos welcomes New proposed law to better protect Canadians’ privacy and increase their control over […]
The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, believes that the government of Quebec is on the wrong track by aiming to return to a balanced budget within 5 years. “We do not yet know the extent of the crisis. We have to keep some leeway to support our economy, ”says André Fortin. André Fortin also thinks […]
The general management of the Centre de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) has informed the parents / guardians of the children who attend their establishments that the Ministry of Education has added 3 pedagogical days to the 2020-2021 school calendar. This change was made because of the evolution of the pandemic that continues in Quebec […]
The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) has launched an annual campaign to recruit forest firefighters. SOPFEU’s prevention and communications officer, Mélanie Morin, specified that SOPFEU offers several jobs in a variety of stimulating positions. On the other hand, she explains that you have to be ready to travel and make sure […]
The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, was in the studios of CHIP 101.9 last Wednesday (November 18). Several subjects were discussed, such as the government’s promise to connect all of Quebec to broadband Internet, the relaunch of the sawmill in Davidson as well as the financial difficulties of the arenas. CHIP101.9 · Interview – Andre […]
Loisir Sport Outaouais (LSO) invited municipalities, cultural and community organizations as well as the schools of the MRC du Pontiac to participate in the territorial tour on cultural leisure which took place yesterday, Tuesday, November 17, via Zoom. The objective of this meeting was the establishment of a regional action plan. “We have produced an […]
A minor fire disrupted traffic this morning (Tuesday, November 17) on the bridge spanning the Ottawa River in Portage-du-Fort, on the borders of the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. According to Transport Quebec, the fire was quickly brought under control and specialists went to the site to ensure the safety of motorists traveling there. The […]
For the first time in decades, Knights of Columbus Council 7221 bingo will be presented on CHIP 101.9 this Thursday, November 19 at 7 p.m. Previously presented at the Parish Hall in Fort-Coulonge, the Knights of Columbus Council 7221 have not been able to have their bingo since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, depriving […]
The statistics of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais have been modified in the last hours and according to the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, the number of cases recorded in the MRC Pontiac would have increased to 13 since the start of the pandemic last March. […]
Three virtual markets will soon take place in the Outaouais region to give visibility to merchants and artisans in the region and help them in this difficult and uncertain period. Here are the 3 virtual markets that will take place soon: – The virtual market for Christmas gifts for family and friends – From November […]