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The MP for the Pontiac and the Parliamentary Secretary for Science, William Amos, announced last Friday (March 12) that the CÉGEP de l’Outaouais has received $ 400,000 over a 2-year period from the Government of Canada, through an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Institutional Capacity-Building Grant. “This is a really important investment for the Outaouais […]

Here is a summary of the activities and events that have taken place on the territory of the MRC Pontiac, from the Communications Department of the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). For legal and security reasons and in order not to compromise ongoing investigations, the SQ indicates that certain events and activities cannot be included. Summary […]

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais confirmed that there is an outbreak of COVID-19 at The British restaurant, located at 71 rue Principale in Gatineau( Aylmer sector). Currently, less than 5 cases have been confirmed among workers. The risk is considered low for clients. Nonetheless, people who have been […]

We have been living with the COVID-19 pandemic for a year now. The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, discussed it in an interview with CHIP 101.9. Among other things, he mentioned that his party wants a commission of inquiry into the management of the pandemic by the government of Quebec and also underlined the start […]

In an interview with CHIP 101.9, the MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, mentioned that his party wants an independant inquiry into the management of the pandemic by the government of Quebec. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Andre Fortin – Inquiry André Fortin also noted the start of vaccination campaign yesterday, at the Campbell’s Bay Recreation Center. […]

Representatives from Hydro-Quebec presented to the mayors of the MRC Pontiac yesterday (March 10), the most recent study of the quality of service on the territory. According to this study, the number of service interruptions improved compared to 2019. “On average, MRC Pontiac customers experienced 26.3 hours of interruption per year in 2020 compared to […]

Hydro-Québec has announced partial rehabilitation work of the three turbine-generator units as well as some improvement work on the power station building at the Bryson power station. Work begins this spring and will continue until 2023. “This work will allow Hydro-Québec to fulfill its mission of generating electricity and ensuring the sustainability of its facilities,” […]

As part of the Program de travaux d’aménagement forestier on intramunicipal public land (TPI), the MRC of Pontiac wishes to update its list of local forest contractors, that is to say to obtain a bank of companies whose head offices are based on the territory of the MRC Pontiac and who are interested in receiving […]

The Bristol Dryland dog racing event is hoping to host the World Championship in the fall of 2021. The initiator of the project, Denis Rozon, still hopes to welcome runners from all over the world. “The international organization, which surrounds this sport and major events, will support me throughout the year and a final decision […]

Tourisme Outaouais will launch a tourist package reservation service, called Experience Outaouais, to support tourism businesses here and generate additional revenue in the region. From the start of this summer, this new commercial entity will offer regional, provincial, national and soon international tourists, the possibility of booking their vacation packages and stays online at www.experienceoutaouais.com […]