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Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.

Walking and biking trails are now accessible a little earlier in the spring season within the context of this COVID-19 pandemic. The MRC Pontiac civil engineer Kim Lesage explained the reasons behind the reopening. Several other regions in Quebec have also reopened certain trails by asking users to follow the health guidelines in connection with […]

As announced Thursday, the Oktoberfest Ladysmith made the decision to cancel of this year’s event to ensure the safety of its visitors. In an interview with the president of the board of directors, Lorraine Bretzlaff explained the reason for this precautionary cancellation, highlighting the fact that COVID-19 will not be gone in October. Approximately 2,000 […]

During the most recent Regional council meeting, the mayors of the MRC Pontiac resolved to reduce the interest rate in the Unorganized Territory (TNO-Lac Nilgault) to 0% until September 1. This measure includes any amount due that remains unpaid as of March 15, 2020. According to the MRC Pontiac, the decision was made to support […]

In her daily update, The Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller revealed that there were still clarifications to be made regarding the roadside checkpoints in the Pontiac. She explained that she and the MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, will soon meet with the Sûreté du Québec to discuss the situation regarding essential travel. Toller […]

The Canada Day celebration in Mansfield which was to take place in July 2020, has been canceled for this year. As Martin Leguerrier told CHIP 101.9, the committee will try to return in 2021 with the same programming. Note that the profits from the event are paid each year to the fire department of the […]

The novel coronavirus has made its first related death in the region. The victim was hospitalized at the COVID-19 designated unit at the Hull Hospital, according to information from Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais, on Friday. « It is therefore more important than ever not to stop our efforts […]

The Quebec government holds a daily press briefing to update its citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 across Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report is presented to summarize the briefing and […]

Daily 5:30 p.m. update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.

The Oktoberfest Ladysmith in the Municipality of Thorne, which was scheduled to take place in the Fall, has been cancelled. The event was to celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2020. According to a press release, the decision to cancel was motivated by the COVID-19 crisis. Last week, the Quebec government asked that all public events […]