Public Announcements
Minister of Health and Social Services Gaétan Barrette on Santé Outaouais 2020 report
Minister of Health and Social Services Gaétan Barrette reacted to the publication by Santé Outaouais 2020 on CHIP radio. During his conversation, he mentioned, among other things, that it was not a report: He also highlighted some of the progress made in recent months through his reforms. The full Interview with Quebec Minister of Health […]
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The Barrette reform and its effects in the Pontiac, a flawed exemplary system
Santé Outaouais 2020 released a report on December 13, on the impact of the decision to centralise the health services of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO), to Gatineau. Among other things, the report looks at the effects of the Barrette reforms and its repercussions on the Pontiac. The […]
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Outaouais delegation going to Baie-Comeau for 2018 Destination loisirs
Outaouais is looking for people to register for its delegation yo be sent to at Destination loisirs 2018 in Baie-Comeau. Thirty participants from our region will travel 850 km to attend the largest gathering of disabled people in Quebec for a leisure event. More than 600 people are expected for this biannual meeting that began […]
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Draveurs AGM
The cooperative Des Draveurs recreation center held their annual general meeting last Sunday. During the meeting, the organization revealed a good financial year with a financial surplus of $35 065. The president of the cooperative Gaétan Graveline, spoke of two big projects that were completed this year; the fitness room as well as the installation […]
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Last crossing of the year for the Quyon ferry
The Quyon ferry announced on its Facebook page that today December 13, is it’s last day of operation for the 2017 season. According to the operational hours posted on their website, quyonferry.com, the last crossing will leave at 10 PM tonight. The ferry will resume operations in the spring of 2018.
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Drive with caution
With the several centimeters of snow that have accumulated, the Sûreté du Québec reminds motorists to install their winter tires, even if the Highway Safety Code states that all vehicles registered in Quebec must be equipped with winter tires as of December 15th. A resolutions has been tabled by the Ministry of Transport, last week, […]
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The traditional Feast of Kings organized by Impératif français is back this year
The traditional Feast of Kings organized by Impératif français is back this year. Their president Jean-Paul Perreault talks about where to get tickets to the event: All details and the full interview with Jean-Paul Perreault are available here.
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Details of the 93rd Convention of the Union of Agricultural Producers of Quebec
From December 5th to 7th, the 93rd Congress of the Union des Producers Agricoles du Québec was held. From Quebec City, UPA Pontiac President Philippe Lamontagne described the problems and worries brought up at this year’s congress. Mr Lamontagne, however, hopes for a favorable response and believes that the Union of Agricultural Producers is moving […]
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10th edition of the Guignolée; Bouffe Pontiac reached and surpassed its goal
Bouffe Pontiac reached and surpassed its goal for the 10th edition of the Guignolée that took place December 7, in Campbell’s Bay, Shawville and Isle-aux-Allumettes, from 6 am to 9 am. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, a goal of $ 10,000 in monetary donations was set. Once again, the Pontiac was up to the task […]
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Opening of a new winery in Clarendon
The Little Red Wagon vineyard, located in Clarendon, will officially open its doors to the public Tomorrow Saturday, December 9th. The owner, Scott Judd. The Little Red Wagon vineyard is located at C-165 Calumet Road West in Clarendon. The owners ask the public to call them before visiting them at 819-647-6195. This interview is also […]
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