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The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) has launched an annual campaign to recruit forest firefighters. SOPFEU’s prevention and communications officer, Mélanie Morin, specified that SOPFEU offers several jobs in a variety of stimulating positions. On the other hand, she explains that you have to be ready to travel and make sure […]

Loisir Sport Outaouais (LSO) invited municipalities, cultural and community organizations as well as the schools of the MRC du Pontiac to participate in the territorial tour on cultural leisure which took place yesterday, Tuesday, November 17, via Zoom. The objective of this meeting was the establishment of a regional action plan. “We have produced an […]

A minor fire disrupted traffic this morning (Tuesday, November 17) on the bridge spanning the Ottawa River in Portage-du-Fort, on the borders of the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. According to Transport Quebec, the fire was quickly brought under control and specialists went to the site to ensure the safety of motorists traveling there. The […]

For the first time in decades, Knights of Columbus Council 7221 bingo will be presented on CHIP 101.9 this Thursday, November 19 at 7 p.m. Previously presented at the Parish Hall in Fort-Coulonge, the Knights of Columbus Council 7221 have not been able to have their bingo since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, depriving […]

The statistics of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais have been modified in the last hours and according to the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, the number of cases recorded in the MRC Pontiac would have increased to 13 since the start of the pandemic last March. […]

Three virtual markets will soon take place in the Outaouais region to give visibility to merchants and artisans in the region and help them in this difficult and uncertain period. Here are the 3 virtual markets that will take place soon: – The virtual market for Christmas gifts for family and friends – From November […]

Pontiac organizations are organizing several activities to contribute to the Centraide Outaouais fundraising campaign. The president of this campaign, Bob Rioux, mentioned that works of art will be auctioned. The Bouffe Pontiac organization will also sell spaghetti sauce in an attempt to raise money. “The needs are great this year and we hope that people […]

The Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) welcomes the Plan for a Green Economy 2030 (PEV) unveiled by the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change, Benoit Charette. The UMQ nevertheless believes that it is necessary to go further, especially in terms of transporting people and goods. “For the climate crisis, there will […]

According to several Pontiac employers in the pharmaceutical sector, there is a real need for technical assistance manpower in pharmacy. The development officer at the Regional Service for Vocational Training in the Outaouais, Lyne Coulombe, confirmed this reality in the Pontiac and insisted that this training is offered in Gatineau. “There is a great need […]

The Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, reacted to the resignation of the mayor of Fort-Coulonge Gaston Allard. Jane Toller stressed that she understood the decision of Gaston Allard, who mentioned that he now has a job outside the region. “Sometimes life changes and it’s understandable that we have to change our life choices. […]