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The mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Gilles Dionne, shared his thoughts and analyzes on the possibility of a 2020 spring flood within the context of COVID-19. Even if the data published by the Ottawa River Regulation Planning committee is currently encouraging, Mayor Dionne says he is studying various options to ensure the necessary preparations. The full interview […]

The Minister of Health, Danielle McCann, observes a transformation in the health network due to changes in the services offered in Quebec due to COVID-19. During the Quebec government’s daily press briefing, she emphasized the effectiveness of health professionals in implementing Phone consultation and other services, and expects that this development will be maintained after […]

Five additional cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Renfrew, bringing the total of confirmed cases in this area to seven. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) made the announcement Tuesday, describing each of the cases: – * 1. A woman in her sixties, tested in Ottawa at the Brewer Arena Assessment Center […]

The Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller delivered her most recent update on the situation surrounding COVID-19 in the Pontiac. She insisted that Pontiac citizens not travel outside of the region and make sure they follow the instructions given by the government. “Avoid traveling to Ontario, our local businesses have everything you need,” said […]

The St-Pierre parish in Fort-Coulonge will allow its parishioners to confession directly behind the wheel of their car. Father Justin Bertrand set up this alternative to allow those in need to use this service within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next confessional period will be this Friday, April 3, from 3 p.m. to […]

The St-Pierre parish in Fort-Coulonge will allow its parishioners to confession directly behind the wheel of their car. Father Justin Bertrand set up this alternative to allow those in need to use this service within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to hear the full interview with Father Justin Bertrand People wishing to […]

Inter-city travel services in the Pontiac will now be available on request. Linking L’Isle-aux-Allumettes to Ottawa-Gatineau, the service offered by Transcollines will be maintained on the axis of highway 148, but customers will now have to call for access to this service. The service will be offered if a request has been made to this […]

Pontiac grocery stores are trying to adapt their services to the needs of their clientele, whose travelling has decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the case for the Métro Mansfield, where several services have been reviewed to serve their clientele who wish to stay at home during this time. Adjustments were also made […]

Quebec will add additional checkpoints around the Outaouais region, to limit non-essential movement between sectors. “This is an important step in providing better protection for the Pontiac against non-essential travel. We are grateful to the Premier for making this decision. We also appreciate the collaboration within the Conférence des Préfets de l’Outaouais (CPO) and the […]

The message from the Warden of the MRC Pointiac, Jane Toller, is clear: “Don’t go to your cottage!” In her daily update on April 1, she insisted on the instructions issued by the Premier of Quebec, François Legault. According to her, the Pontiac does not have sufficient resources to take care of everyone if the […]