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Gatineau Olympiques select Jonathan Presseau-Pieschke of Bryson
The Gatineau Olympiques selected Bryson native Jonathan Presseau-Pieschke in the 12th round of the most recent draft of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Jonathan Presseau-Pieschke, 16, played on offense with the Gatineau Intrepid Espoirs in the most recent year, where he collected 17 points in 19 games. He also had the chance to play […]
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The reason for limiting the number of vacation days for CISSSO staff
The president of the syndicat des travailleuses et travailleurs de la santé et des services sociaux de l’Outaouais – CSN Josée McMillan believes that limiting the number of vacancies for staff at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais is more related to an administrative decision than to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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$ 300,000 to protect 115,000 hectares in the watersheds of the Noire and Coulonge rivers
The Conseil régional de l’environnement et du développement durable de l’Outaouais (CREDDO) and the Société pour la nature et les parcs – Section Vallée de l’Outaouais (SNAP-VO) underlined the financial support of $ 300,000 granted by the Government of Canada for conservation in Outaouais, which will allow the two organizations to carry out planning activities […]
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Increased police intervention until Thursday
As part of the national concerted operation, VITESSE, to be held until June 11, police will intervene intensively with drivers who violate the Highway Safety Code. The Quebec police services, in collaboration with the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), are joining forces in this operation to raise awareness and make drivers aware of […]
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Equipiste Project: a foreseen impact on cyclo-tourism in the Pontiac
The launch of the Équipiste project carried out by five students from École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge, could have a veritable impact on cyclo-tourism in the Pontiac. The Tourism Marketing Officer at the MRC, Chantal Lair spoke to CHIP 101.9 about how the installation of the bicycle repair stations could impact tourism in the region. CHIP101.9 · […]
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Health workers claim vacation pay
A dozen unionized employees of the Outaouais health network demonstrated in front of the Shawville Hospital Monday afternoon to criticize the vacation package offered by the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) of the Outaouais, or two weeks of vacation for each worker. “This offer is unacceptable and disrespectful for workers who […]
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Resumption of activities for the restaurants
Restaurants will be able to resume welcoming customers to their establishments starting June 15, including dining rooms and terraces. However, restaurateurs will have to arrange the premises in such a way as to maintain a physical distance of two meters between customers, unless they are occupants of the same private residence or a physical barrier […]
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Indoor gatherings will soon be allowed
From June 15, gatherings will again be permitted in private indoor locations, under certain conditions. As is the case with gatherings already authorized outside, hosts may not receive more than ten guests at a time, from no more than three households. A distance of two meters between each family must also be observed at all […]
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An upcoming consultation to determine the future of protected areas in the Coulonge and Black River watersheds
Director of the Conseil régional de l’environnement et du développement durable de l’Outaouais (CREDDO) Benoit Delage noted that the creation of a protected area of 115,000 hectares in the watersheds of the Noire and Coulonge rivers (MRC Pontiac) will be done in collaboration with different stakeholders, such as municipalities, forest industry stakeholders or even businesses […]
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Michaela Cahill gave a performance to Pontiac listeners
It was Michaela Cahill’s show last night (Monday June 8) broadcast live on CHIP 101.9. She took the opportunity to offer, among other songs from Johnny Cash, The Cranberries and 4 Non blondes. She started the show with a song by her coach at La Voix, Marc Dupré. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Michaela Cahill – […]
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