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The Ministry of Health and social services announced changes to screening priorities and the tracking of cases and contacts. “Due to the marked increase in the number of cases of infection with the Omicron variant, which leads to a considerable increase in the demand for screening clinic tests and significant delays, we are now going […]

Environment Canada issued a cold weather warning for the Pontiac for today and tomorrow. The release states that an arctic air mass, combined with brisk wind will produce wind chill factors of -38 degrees Tuesday morning (January 11). “Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, […]

Regional health authority CISSSO held a press conference last Thursday (January 6) on the rising case counts due to the Omicron variant. The region has reported at least 7,701 active cases, however officials have said that the actual numbers are higher, since not all cases are recorded. Dr. Brigitte Pinard, the head of Public Health […]

The remote community of Rapides-des-Joachims will have a mobile vaccination clinic in their community tomorrow. The clinic will be held at the local CLSC (48a rue de l’Église) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments can be made online but aren’t mandatory. As of January 10, all Quebecers over 40 years-old are eligible for a […]

In a press conference on January 6, Health Minister Christian Dubé announced that a vaccine passport would be mandatory for accessing the SAQ and SQDC as of January 18. The minister took a hard line on those who refused to be vaccinated, saying that these new restrictions would limit their contacts. “If you don’t want […]

Though a fire did extensive damage to a duplex on Centre Street in Shawville early Saturday morning, there was a silver lining as there were no injuries and firefighters were able to rescue a family feline from one of the units. Shawville Clarendon Fire Chief Lee Laframboise said that his department got a call regarding […]

Regional health authority CISSSO released their first update to the COVID stats for 2022. Like other regions in Quebec, cases in the Outaouais grew, reaching 7,334 active cases today. While the vast majority of cases are in Gatineau, with 5,076, the Pontiac Local Health Network (RLS) experienced a sharp increase from 94 to 209 in […]

Regional health authority CISSSO has informed the population that as of next Monday (January 10), the opening hours of the COVID screening clinic in Mansfield-et-Pontefract (the CLSC located at 160 Chem. de la Chute) will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and by appointment only. The CISSS suggests that the population book their appointment […]

The number of active COVID cases in Quebec has continued to increase and the region is no exception. The number of active cases according to the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) of the Outaouais now reaches 94 cases in the Pontiac Local Service Network (RLS) and 3,065 in the Outaouais according to the […]

Quebec’s Premier, François Legault, announced new public health restrictions at a press conference on December 30. He confirmed that a curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting tomorrow (December 31), with fines for non-compliance ranging from $1,000 to $6,000. Essential workers will need permission from their employer to travel. Closure […]