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

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 […]

The MRC Pontiac has updated the information regarding the access to the various hiking and biking trails on its territory in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cyclopark PPJ – Completely open for cycling and walking – Please be extra vigilant when in more populated areas – All-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes are not permitted […]

Levels and flows of the Ottawa River have “slightly” increased over the past few hours, but are expected to stabilize in the coming days, due to cooler temperatures and the lack of significant precipitation. In its most recent update, the Outaouais River Regulatory Board indicated that it expects “the levels in most sectors to stabilize […]

Garages can, starting today, resume their maintenance and repair services for all types of vehicles, which are now part of the list of essential services of the government of Quebec. The reopening of this service has increased traffic significantly in Pontiac businesses. From the Centre d’Auto Amyotte Ltée, located in Mansfield, Sylvain Amyotte: However, shops […]

As the situation surrounding CHSLDs across the province has been receiving attention for the past few days, Judith Daoust, directrice du soutien à l’autonomie des personnes âgées (Director of support for the autonomy of the elderly) at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais, wanted to reassure the population if […]

Residential construction sites will now be included in the list of essential services and activities and will be authorized as of April 20th. “As residential construction has tangible social impacts on a large number of households, it was necessary to include this sector in the list of essential services and activities,” said the Quebec Minister […]

As of April 15th, 2020, landscaping and maintenance companies, namely nurseries, garden centers and swimming pool businesses can resume their activities. “We want to allow citizens to whom are ask to stay at home to carry out the development and exterior maintenance of their home if they wish,” said the Minister of Economy and Innovation, […]

The most recent briefing of the Québec government revealed that the Outaouais region has 181 cases of COVID-19 on its territory. The MRC Pontiac remains at 5 cases or less. No deaths have occurred in the region. In his daily press briefing, the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, called on everyone to contribute to the […]

On the recommendation of public health authorities, the Quebec government has announced that, as of Thursday, the government will allow caregivers to go and help a loved one in a CHSLD. The Director de la Santé Publique du Québec, Dr. Horacio Arruda: These caregivers must meet certain conditions, including: – Be known by the managers […]