Author: Marie Gionet
The COVID-19 designated center, located at Hull Hospital, will have a second unit to accommodate clients affected by the virus. The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais has indicated that this expansion aims to separate intensive care patients from those who require a less continuous level of care. The establishment […]
The users of the ZEC St-Patrice have received good news with the upcoming opening of the ZEC, although some services, like campgrounds, are currently closed. Mélanie Dumouchel, of the ZEC St-Patrice, clarified that it will be important for users to respect health safety rules. The ZEC is open for fishing and hunting starting today. The […]
As of May 20th, certain individual recreational sports activities taking place outside will be permitted throughout Quebec, under certain conditions. The Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Isabelle Charest, made the announcement Wednesday afternoon, listing some of the sports that will be allowed. « We are starting to return to […]
The users of the ZEC St-Patrice received good news with the upcoming opening of the ZEC St-Patrice, although some services and the campground are currently closed. The director of Zec, Mélanie Dumouchel, discussed the reopening with CHIP 101.9.
Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.
The National Director of Public Health, Dr. Horacio Arruda, has instructions for vacationers who wish to go to their cottage to prepare for the summer. Many secondary residences are often located in areas less affected by the pandemic. Dr. Arruda reiterated the importance of applying the measures requested to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In […]
Bear hunting and trapping begins this Friday and the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des parcs (MFFP) has informed hunters and trappers that a team from the Ministry is currently conducting a study on black bear populations in four regions of Quebec, including the Outaouais. The Department wishes to obtain data on the […]
The residents of Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield have been able to hear planes and helicopters in the sky for the past few days. It is the GDG environment firm, who spreads a product in order to reduce mosquitoes. The director of GDG Environment, Richard Vadeboncoeur, explained the different methods used by the firm, recalling that the […]
The real estate and residential sales sector has been authorized by the Quebec government to restart its activities. As Sébastien Bonnerot of Century 21 explains, health safety rules are taken into account and are essential to ensure the revival of activities. Sébastien Bonnerot added that several new listings of residences for sale should be added […]
The Outaouais region has so far reported 360 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the crisis. The Pontiac local service network still has 5 cases or less, all located in the municipality of Pontiac. No case has been identified in the MRC Pontiac. The number of hospitalizations at the COVID-19 designated center in Gatineau […]