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Certain Pontiac community organizations are advantageous to residents during the coronavirus pandemic. This is notably the case for Bouffe Pontiac, who’s General Manager Kim Laroche explained the measures that have been implemented to continue serving the public in a safe and efficient way. Note also that the Pontiac Bouffe store is currently closed and that […]

The most recent annoncements by Quebec government confirmed today 628 people infected with COVID-19. Of these, 45 are hospitalized, including 20 in intensive care. A total of 4 deaths have been reported in the province. This is an increase of 409 cases since the day before. Prime Minister François Legault has indicated that the sudden […]

The municipalities of Mansfield and Fort-Coulonge have revised their most recent public notice regarding a COVID-19 case that circulated in the Pontiac. “There are currently no officially positive cases of COVID-19 in the Pontiac,” said the review, which was posted via Facebook. Earlier Monday afternoon, the municipalities of Mansfield and Fort-Coulonge confirmed in a publication […]

The MRC activated a crisis team on Thursday March 12th and this team of directors and key personnel have met daily since that date. The economic development department of the MRC mobilized staff to work from home beginning on Monday March 16th. Other departments of the MRC followed suit over the course of the week […]

In his daily press briefing on the evolution of COVID-19 within the province, the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, called on people aged 70+ to avoid gatherings in restaurants, shopping centers and other public places. “Avoid gatherings in shopping centres and restaurants. Don’t have big dinners. Stay at home as much as possible”, said Legault. […]

The services of TransporAction Pontiac have now been suspended to the public* for an indefinite period. This announcement was made following the health emergency decreed by the Quebec government earlier this week. For any questions, TransporAction is inviting its clients to contact their staff by email: at info@transpraction.com, or by phone at 819-648-2223. * Essential […]

The mayors of the MRC Pontiac met Wednesday evening, in part by teleconference for the monthly meeting. While much of the meeting surrounded COVID-19, the forest industry was also at the heart of the conversation, including support for the relaunch of the Davidson plant project. The Warden of the MRC, Jane Toller, revealed that mayors […]

The Government of Quebec announced Thursday financial assistance to help businesses affected by the repercussions of COVID-19 affecting their liquidity. This is an emergency assistance measure, announced by the Minister of Economy and Innovation, Pierre Fitzgibbon, which will allocate in the form of a loan guarantee or a loan of a minimum amount of $ […]

The municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims has set up a telephone line to follow up with people only to ensure that everything gets through this coronavirus crisis. Citizens are also asked to respect the quarantine instructions issued by the government, which apply in particular to people who have traveled recently or people aged 70 and over.

In an interview with CHIP 101.9, The Pontiac MP William Amos summarized the highlights of the new measures implemented by the federal government to support businesses and the public. According to Amos, the programs put in place by the federal government should include all Canadians. Full details of the federal government’s programs to support the […]