Floods

Even though the Ottawa River is receding centimeter by centimeter back to its normal levels, many people are still suffering from the effects of the disaster and will not be able to return home for several days, not to mention the condition of the buildings that will have to be taken into consideration before everyday […]

Rains and floods are already impacting the agricultural producers of the Pontiac. As explained by the President of the UPA Pontiac, Philippe Lamontagne, it is sometimes impossible to do anything on cultivated land as the ground is over saturated: Clip – Philippe Lamontagne The full French interview with the president of the UPA Pontiac Philippe […]

The level of the river has been relatively stable over the past few hours. Some municipalities, such as Grand-Calumet Island, are still monitoring the situation. Mayor Pierre Fréchette says that for the moment, everything is stable and that some areas have been affected such as the Côte Jaune: Clip – Pierre Fréchette The Municipality of […]

Quebec’s Premier, Philippe Couillard, was in the region yesterday were he was able to see the state of flooding in the area. He also visited the Quyon area of the municipality of Pontiac, where he answered several questions asked by journalists: Clip PM Philippe Couillard The Warden of the Pontiac MRC Raymond Durocher described the […]

The Village of Fort-Coulonge has received additional infrastructure equipment. In spite of everything, this municipality had to contend with rumours that, according to Mayor Raymond Durocher, only complicate the work of those responsible for dealing with the situation. The mayor confirms that there is not a boil water advisory in effect: Clip – Raymond Durocher […]

The flood waters may complicate the work of GDG Environment in charge of spreading the treatment against biting insects. The helicopter treatment must begin despite flooding to ensure effective results, residents of Mansfield and Fort-Coulonge are advised that the aircraft may fly closer to the ground. The sparing and flying is still safe for everyone […]

Financial assistance will be distributed to the flood victims following the waters that have raged throughout Quebec, including here in the Pontiac. An information evening will be held on Wednesday, April 26 at the Luskville Community Center. The information session in English will take place at 6pm, and in French at 7pm. The municipality of […]