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François Legault “open” to the Energy from waste in the Pontiac
The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, says he is “open” to the implementation of a Energy from Waste project in the Pontiac. During a press briefing held in Chelsea on July 3rd, the leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec gave his opinion on a project of this kind in the Outaouais region, in response to […]
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Lise Waters Prize awarded to Sensei Tim Sullivan from the Chapeau Karate Club
The Gala Excellence sportive Outaouais (Outaouais Sports Excellence Gala) paid a posthumous tribute to Sensei Tim Sullivan from the Chapeau Karate Club, by dedicating to him the Lise Waters – Hommage au bâtisseur prize (Tribute to the builder). This distinction was accompanied by a video describing the life of the founder of the Club, who […]
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Watering ban in Fort-Coulonge
The municipality of Fort-Coulonge advises its residents and those of the St-Camille sector that a watering ban is in effect and will remain until further notice. According to the municipal office, the drinking water tank is very low. Citizens are therefore asked to reduce their consumption of water, in particular to stop watering their land […]
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Major water failure in Davisdon : residents must boil their water
Update 7:50pm : the reparation on the water system is now completed. Residents must boil their water before consumption, and this until further notice. ******* A “major” failure occurred on the aqueduct network in the municipality of Mansfield in the Davidson sector. The repair time is estimated at around 12 hours and the water will […]
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Discover Quebec cheeses this summer
With the current situation, many people will no doubt decide to stay in the province for their summer vacation. This will be an opportunity to rediscover their corner of the country. To do so, the Quebec Dairy Industrial Council is launching a brand new initiative to support the Quebec economy and at the same time […]
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Severe thunderstorms: still more than 2,000 Hydro-Québec clients customers in the dark in the Pontiac
Still more than 2,000 Hydro-Québec customers are still without power, almost nine hours after the passage of severe thunderstorms in the Pontiac. The municipalities most affected by the weather conditions on Thursday evening are, among others, Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Otter Lake and Thorne. Part of the municipalities of Fort-Coulonge, Bristol, Alleyn-et-Cawood and Litchfield are also still without […]
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The CSSHBO reopens its offices on July 6
The Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service Center (CSSHBO) plans to reopen its Administrative Center, located at 331 rue du Couvent in Maniwaki, as of July 6. The offices had been closed to the community in the past few months, following recommendations from Public Health due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the interest of safety, the CSSHBO plans […]
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New COVID-19 case reported in Renfrew County circulated in the community
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has confirmed that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 has visited the following locations in the past few weeks: • Walmart (Pembroke): Monday June 22, 2020, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. • Shopper’s Drug Mart (Petawawa): Wednesday June 24, 2020, between 2:30 p.m. and 4 […]
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Madison Faught found safe
The Sûreté du Québec confirmed on Wednesday July 1st that Madison Faught, 17 years old, was found safe and sound in the Ottawa area. The young woman has been missing since June 28th, after leaving her home in l’Isle-aux-Allumettes.
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Éric Richard, new deputy director at the École des Petits-Ponts
The École des Petits-Ponts has a new deputy director, Éric Richard, who will work in support of the director of the establishment, Stéphane Bouchard. Mr. Richard has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s in business (MBA). He worked for 14 years as a manager, including 8 years at the Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service […]
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