Author: Marie Gionet
The MRC Pontiac was in Fort-Coulonge last night (September 29) for the Vision 2030 strategic planning consultation meetings. About fifteen people attended the meeting. A citizen from Fort-Coulonge, Pierre Bourassa, insisted on the transport and infrastructure needs in the Pontiac. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Pierre Bourassa – train electrique Alexandre Savoie-Perron from the MRC Pontiac […]
The Liberal Party of Quebec criticized the government yesterday (Tuesday, September 29) regarding the delays for the results of COVID-19 tests, going up to between 10 and 15 days for the citizens of the Outaouais. For MNA Pontiac André Fortin, the deadlines are too long and could have negative consequences on the spread of the […]
The Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) recently issued its Newsletter for the month of September in which a notable transition to online services is highlight for the councils fall programming. According to the executive director, Michele Gagnon, the change was already in the WQLC plans, though moved to the forefront due to the Pandemic. CHIP101.9 […]
All Quebec police departments, in collaboration with the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) and Contrôle Route Québec (CRQ), have come together to make drivers aware of the dangers of distracted driving. In a press release, it was noted that numerous police operations and awareness-raising activities were carried out as part of the concerted […]
The Liberal Party of Quebec criticized the Quebec government yesterday (Tuesday, September 29) regarding the delays for COVID-19 test results, going up to between 10 and 15 days for the citizens of the Outaouais. For Pontiac MNA André Fortin, the deadlines are too long and could have negative consequences on the spread of the virus. […]
The Municipality of Waltham wishes to advise users of the Waltham Black River Bridge that the bridge will be closed from October 19 to November 6, 2020 for renovations. The municipality thanks you for your understanding.
After rumors of a possible case of COVID-19 circulated in Otter Lake over the weekend, the municipality turned to Facebook to ease the population. Addressing the situation, Mayor Kim Cartier-Villeneuve said she had not yet received the official confirmation. However, the Mayor reminded residents to continue respecting the health directive and asked for their vigilance […]
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pontiac Journal joined forces with the MRC Pontiac and the Pontiac Community Radio (CHIP 101.9) to present the winners of the Reader’s Choice Awards live on CHIP 101.9, September 22, 23 and 24. Discover the recipients of the three evenings. The Pontiac Journal Reader’s Choice Awards evening […]
In a message to faithfuls, the Bishop of Pembroke asks that the churches of the diocese on Quebec territory remain open. “The Quebec Minister of Health advised people to avoid voluntarily all “social gatherings” as a means of stemming the spread of COVID-19. I would personally encourage you to keep the churches open, unless there […]
The municipalities of Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract are now among the municipalities that show positive cases for COVID-19, according to data from the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSS). The CISSS de l’Outaouais mentioned that the two municipalities have 5 cases or less. Note that last week at least one person […]