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During the meeting yesterday (November 25) at the MRC Pontiac, the mayors voted on a resolution concerning the sums allocated to the consultant Pierre Vézina within the framework of the Biomass Valorization Center (CVB) project. For several months now, the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, has positioned herself more and more as a […]

The Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac said it was honored to see its affiliated social economy company, Sortir du Bois, selected to represent the Outaouais during Social Economy Month. “It is a source of great pride in particular for the entire Sortir du Bois team, but also for all those who have participated in the program […]

The Centraide Outaouais campaign is not over and some uncertainty reigns given the COVID-19 pandemic, the president of this fundraising campaign, Bob Rioux, was happy to see the generosity of individuals. “It is now the corporate campaigns that are launched. Among other things, there are campaigns that have been launched, such as at the CEGEP […]

In the most recent statistics from the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais, the exact number of active cases is no longer listed when there are 5 cases or less. Until the end of last week, the CISSS de l’Outaouais indicated that there could be, for example, 2 active cases. […]

The Minister of National Revenue, Diane Lebouthiller, spoke with CHIP 101.9 regarding the various programs to financially support businesses and organizations across the country. Diane Lebouthiller announced that eligible organizations can begin submitting their applications for the Canada Emergency Rent Grant (SUCL) to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). These organizations can now use the CRA’s […]

In a press release, Tourisme Outaouais announced the launch of two new training and individual support programs in human resources and leadership to equip businesses in the region’s tourism industry. In addition to a program in French, Tourisme Outaouais is offering for the first time an English program to support English-speaking entrepreneurs in the region. […]

With mental health being big concern during this pandemic, CHIP 101.9 discussed the subject with Mélanie Fortin from the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais. The current situation is bringing its share of challenges and Mélanie Fortin believes in staying attentive to yourself. “The main message is to be mindful […]

The Pontiac Angels Tree in honor of Sylvain Bégin is back for a 4th edition. Mansfield firefighters in collaboration with Bouffe Pontiac and Knights of Columbus council 7221 invite you to virtually pick the name of a child in need this year, due to COVID-19. Your purchase of a gift, valued between $ 25 and […]

Pontiac MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Science William Amos said he has always supported climate action even during the COVID-19 pandemic. A former environmental lawyer, William Amos this week welcomed the tabling of the government’s crucial climate responsibility bill (C-12) in the House of Commons. “Climate action is not only the just and moral thing […]

The MRC Pontiac launched a new website on Friday to welcome new citizens and potential investors to the MRC Pontiac. The MRC Pontiac officially launched the new DestinationPontiac.ca microsite. The mission of this microsite is to provide a “virtual welcome” and resource page for new residents, entrepreneurs and potential investors who are considering relocating, or […]