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The Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles (MERN) offers to the public the opportunity to take part in a random draw for the allotment of vacation lots on public land. The lots are located in highly sought-after areas and generally cover 4,000 m². Most are wooded, waterfront lots, accessible by land except in some […]

A survey revealing that 74% of teachers have suffered violence was published by the Syndicat du personnel de l’enseignement des Hautes-Rivières (SPEHR). The director of the Centre de services scolaires Haut-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) gave his point of view and his explanations. CHIP101.9 · October 08 2020_Report – Haute riviere teacher union survey on violence in school […]

In her October 11 update, the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, talked about the situation of the City of Gatineau and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais (include municipality of Pontiac from Quyon to Luskville/Breckenridge). The MRC Pontiac remains in the orange zone. Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding […]

The City of Gatineau and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais (include municipality of Pontiac from Quyon to Luskville/Breckenridge) are moving into the “red zone” under Quebec’s COVID-19 guidelines. The MRC Pontiac remains in the orange zone. Here are the explanations of the Warden Jane Toller. CHIP101.9 · Update Jane complete En 10 oco

In a press release, the MRC Pontiac encourages residents to download the Government of Canada’s COVID-Alert app. The use of the COVID-Alert app is entirely voluntary. You are free to download the app, use it or remove it. The COVID-Alert app functions: Notifies you if you have been in contact with someone who has tested […]

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) announced that yesterday (October 7) that they intensified their interventions around road construction sites. This large-scale day of operations aimed to ensure that all road users exercise extra caution when approaching road works areas in order to ensure everyone’s safety. The SQ issued 295 tickets for excessive speeding, 126 tickets […]

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) updated the statistics of COVID-19 cases in its report by municipality. A total of 19 positive cases have been confirmed so far (October 8th at 9 p.m.) in the territory of the Local Service Networks of the Pontiac (which includes the MRC Pontiac, […]

A number of reoccurring topics were discussed during last night at the 11th public consultation on the strategic planning vision statement. Among the priorities of the residents attending the zoom conference, better internet and cellular services, the forestry industry, tourism and economic development were highly discussed. During the public question and discussion period, a new […]

In a press release, the Public Security Service of the MRC des Collines-de l’Outaouais would like to warn citizens who intend to buy firewood through social media. According to what the Public Security Service of the MRC des Collines-de l’Outaouais has observed, these seemingly legitimate ads are often misleading, and the citizens end up being […]

In a press release, the MRC Pontiac announced new funding programs for tourism businesses. PROGRAMME SANITAIRE DES ENTREPRISES TOURISTIQUES DE L’OUTAOUAIS (PSTO) 2020-2022 This program aims to financially support enterprises adapting their operations to the pandemic context in accordance with recommendations for each sector issued from sanitary plans published by the tourism industry. This program […]