Public Announcements
Reopening of the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa
The Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa reopened yesterday. It had been closed for about three years for major works of nearly $ 80 million. The new museum presents 11 exhibitions. The facility closed in September 2014 after the discovery of mold that was not part of an exhibition.
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Quebec creates the Quebec Cannabis Society
The province of Quebec will create the Quebec Cannabis Society to manage the sale as of July 1, 2018. The government tabled Bill 157 this week to regulate the legalization of marijuana. Those wishing to purchase Cannabis must be at least 18 years to get it. The product will only be visible behind sales counters, […]
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Cell phone driving; fines could quadruple
Fines will soon be much tougher when it comes to cell phone use while driving. Quebec intends to quadruple the fine to $ 400. Currently, the fine varies between $ 80 and $ 100, in addition to earning 4 demerit points. Transport Minister André Fortin has pledged to present his change to the Highway Safety […]
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Poppy funds stolen from Pembroke convenience stores
(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating after money was stolen from poppy sales boxes at two Mac’s Convenience stores in the City of Pembroke. On November 13, 2017 it was reported that a male suspect wearing an all-black hat, red shirt, black zippered hoodie […]
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Tim Hortons Camp in Quyon: Trial of ex- leader begins
The Tuesday, November 14, 2017 edition of Le Droit newspaper, covers of the beginning of the trial of a former camp monitor, David-Francis Bursey, Camp Tim Hortons in Quyon, accused of sexually assaulting two children. An alleged first victim delivered his testimony last Monday in Gatineau, on events that would have occurred in 2005. The […]
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Information evening on the “Cyber-Danger” by the Entourage
The organization l’EntourElle will hold an information evening on November 14, under the theme of “cyber-danger”, which aim to explain how the Internet can be dangerous and how to protect yourself. This evening will be at the maison de la Famille du Pontiac. For more information, contact Kim Laroche at 819-683-2709.
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Swearing in of the MRC Pontiac Warden
Jane Toller, elected as warden was sworn on November 13 at the MRC Pontiac offices in Campbell’s Bay. The electoral victory of the businesswoman at the Warden level in the MRC was announced Monday November 6 by the election president, Bernard Roy, with a lead of 2170 votes over her closest rival and outgoing Warden, […]
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Municipality of Clarendon: Work on Highway 303
Road work is being carried out on Highway 303 between the chemin 7e and chemin 12e Concession in the Municipality of Clarendon. Work began on November 6 with a daily work schedule of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. During this construction project, one lane will be closed for a distance of 500 […]
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Joanne Labadie New Mayor of the municipality of Pontiac
Joanne Labadie was victorious in the municipality of Pontiac with nearly 60% of the votes against 40% for the outgoing mayor Roger Larose who was seeking a second term. There are four newcomers to the municipal Council: Susan McKay, Scott McDonald, Isabelle Patry and Leslie-Anne Barber. Nancy Draper-Maxsom and Thomas Howard were re-elected. Pontiac – […]
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Companies are asked to be vigilant when it comes to fraud
The Sûreté du Québec wishes to warn the public against a scam that may be active the Pontiac. An emerging ploy in Quebec that targets small and medium-sized businesses. To date, thousands of dollars have been transferred outside of Canada. Scammers first establish trade between a Quebec company and a supplier located outside the country. […]
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