Public Announcements
SOPFEU to send additional fire firefighters
The Forest Fire Protection group Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU), in collaboration with the Department of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, announced in a statement that additional resources were sent to British Columbia. Two new firefighter divisions will fight the wild fires that are currently raging in the west most province. These […]
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2017 scout Jamboree in
Since last Sunday evening, the 2017 Jamboree has been on in Fort-Coulonge. In an interview with Elizabeth Séguin, scout volunteer Camille Dauphinais say that that during the week ahead, the young Scouts will have the opportunity to show off their outdoor skills through various competitions: Camille Dauphinais : Jamboree 2017 Camille Dauphinais also says that […]
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Jim Coffey explains reasons behind Engage Pontiac
The owner of Esprit Rafting Jim Coffey explained to CHIP 101.9 the reasons why he created a Facebook page in order to create an interest in the election of a Warden in the Pontiac. Clip 1 – Jim Coffey He explained that he wanted to see new ideas emerge from the position of elected Warden. […]
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Financial support for 11 artistic projects in Outaouais
The Pontiac MRC has partnered with the Quebec Arts and Letters Council Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the City of Gatineau, and the Collines-de-l’Outaouais, Papineau and Gatineau Valley MRCs to provide $113,900 to six artists and five professional arts organizations under the Outaouais Arts and Letters Program Programme pour les arts et […]
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Motorcyclists; Caution on roads
La Sureté du Québec of the MRC Pontiac advise that during the weekend, motorcyclists are more likely to use the road and highways. The Sûreté du Québec reminds everyone to be vigilant and offer motorcyclists of safety tips. Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users because they are less visible and have little protection. […]
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Road works on Highway 148 in the Municipality of Pontiac
Thursday morning reconstruction of Highway 148 began in the Breckenridge area of the Municipality of Pontiac between Maple and Terry Fox. As mentioned by the Pontiac NMA, André Fortin, on his Facebook page, the work includes the widening of the shoulders and a water management system. During the road work, the road will be reduced […]
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SELF – DISCOVERY & RECOVERY SERIES
Are you interested in learning more about mental illness, resources and treatment? Are you a family caregiver or friend looking for coping strategies? You are invited to attend a FREE Summer Series hosted by Mental Health Services of Renfrew County, The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, The Royal, The Mental illness Caregivers’ Association and the National […]
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Bill 132; New law on wetland and water conservation
André Fortin, Member of National Assembly for Pontiac, released a press release saying he was pleased to have been among the members of the National Assembly on June 16 to unanimously pass Bill 132, by which the Government of Québec took the leadership role in Canada for the protection of wetlands, lakes and rivers. A […]
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Fort-Coulonge; Boil water advisory is still in effect
The boil water advisory issued by the Village of Fort-Coulonge last week is still in effect. Last week a major equipment breakdown caused the closure of the drinking water plant. This notice should be in effect for a few more days as equipment has been ordered to fix the issue. Residents of this municipality are […]
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Vigilance in the face of new fraud systems
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) calls on the public to be more cautious about a fraud scheme that targets companies in different places. To date, three cases and an attempt at fraud have been reported to the police, representing a loss of over $ 8 million. Description of the fraud: It starts with a phone […]
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