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The first results of the massive COVID-19 screening carried out at the Gatineau Hospital this week confirm 11 positive cases. Some units were placed in administrative segregation last week after a few cases were observed in patients and employees. Partial results indicate that of the 11 confirmed cases, 5 are patients and 6 are employees. […]

The federal government has announced an investment of more than $ 252 million to support farmers, food businesses and food processors during the COVID-19 crisis. When the Canadian Federation of Agriculture called for ten times more aid, $ 2.6 billion, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, indicated that other measures are coming to help […]

As of May 11th, caregivers will once again be able to return to seniors’ residences to help their loved ones. The minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers, Marguerite Blais, announced Tuesday that the rules surrounding the supervision of seniors in the province will be eased. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Marguerite Blais – Proches aidants […]

Users of the résidences privées pour aînés (RPA) (private seniors’ residences) can now go outside without supervision. “Autonomous people have been isolated for two months. For the past two months, they have lost their freedom. It’s not human. It’s important for mental health to get some fresh air, “said Quebec Premier, François Legault, on Tuesday. […]

The host of Pontiac rendez-vous and À l’aube de la 148, Nathalie Vasiloff, celebrated her 30-year career at CHIP 101.9 last Friday. She reminisced on the evolution of radio, notably the various radio technologies over the past three decades. CHIP101.9 · Nathalie Vasiloff – historique The experienced host also told us about an era of […]

The Municipality of l’Île-du-Grand-Calumet has sent a communication indicating that it is impossible to find a way for citizens to participate in the public meeting of the municipal council which will take place this Wednesday, May 6th. Several citizens expressed their disappointment with this decision. Recently, via the municipality’s Facebook page, citizen Sylvie Landriault asked […]

The Pontiac Quad Club donated $ 1,000 to Bouffe Pontiac to support their mission of providing food and other essentials to families in need, particularly in the context of COVID-19. Club President, René Barrette, explained why the board of directors wanted to make this contribution. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – René Barrette – Don à Bouffe […]

Pontiac MRC warden Jane Toller addressed residents on Tuesday evening in a letter posted on the MRC website. She talks about high-speed Internet access, help offered to local businesses and projects of economic scope in the region, such as the forest industry and the waste recovery project. Here is the content of her message : […]

Aware that confinement can have a negative impact on the health of seniors, the FADOQ Network believes that the easing of the rules will generate positive effects, provided that those with a medical condition who feel reassured by containment measures. The FADOQ Network recalls the importance of acting with caution when reducing constraints because the […]

Although several measures have been eased with public health recommendations, it is still too early to organize gatherings with several people from different residences. The National Director of Public Health, Dr. Horacio Arruda, believes that the risks of transmission of the virus are still too great. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Horacio Arruda – Ce n’est […]