Author: Marie Gionet

The Union des municipalités du Quebec (UMQ) has identified suggestions for actions to take for Quebec municipalities in the fight against COVID-19. “Municipalities quickly took responsibility, as local governments, and put in place preventive measures to limit the spread of the virus and ensure the health and safety of their employees and their citizens.” Said […]

The Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Board (CSHBO), divided its territory into five districts made up of a similar number of students while respecting certain barriers pre-established by Law 40, which amends the Education Act, adopted by the Government of Quebec in February. The secretary general of the CSHBO, Louis-Philippe Larivière, explained the usefulness of this new division. […]

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais expresses its readiness to face the first case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the region. According to the organization’s public health consultant, Dr. Carol McConnery, it’s only a matter of time before a case is confirmed in the Outaouais: A first case was identified […]

Hydro Quebec met with the Mayors of the MRC Pontiac, Wednesday, to present the lasted details acquired during a study conducted in the region on the hydro infrastructure and quality of services offered in the MRC. During the meeting, the Advisor – Community Relations representing Hydro Québec in the Pontiac, Alain Paquette, talked about the […]

CORONAVIRUS – A statement was made earlier today by the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, regarding new mandatory measures in place to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) within Québec. These measures will have an impact on various events in the Pontiac in the coming days. The conference named: Vieillir et mourir en […]

CHIP 101.9 obtained more information regarding the closure of the Pontiac Eco-centre (1975 chemin du Lac-des-Loups) on January 24th. The Assistant Director General of the municipality of Pontiac, Geneviève Latulippe: This restructuring will be done over an indefinite period. Though, Latulippe says she is hoping to reach an agreement with a new supplier in the […]

The Québec government issued a general information package regarding the new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, to organizations and the media. This document contains general preventive measures, hygiene, and border restrictions and information: – Wash your hands often with warm running water and soap for at least 20 seconds – Use an alcohol-based disinfectant if you […]

The Chef of Les Flavoureux, Raphaël Morneau-Bérubé presented the menu that he will prepare for the Défi des Chefs Leucan Outaouais, this will be based on four main ingredients: beef, rosemary, cabbage and blueberries. Morneau-Bérubé also talked about the ingredients, which were drawn at random during the announcement of the Défi des Chefs in February. […]

The Fort-Coulonge municipal council is inviting its residents to a public information session on a by-law which would allow certain off-road vehicles to circulate on municipal roads. The meeting will take place on Monday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort-Coulonge Golden Age Club (566 rue Baume).