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Fifty cases of COVID-19 in the Outaouais
The Outaouais now counts 50 cases of COVID-19, 12 more than the previous day. Without revealing the sectors of origin of the different cases, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais indicates that “fewer than five are located in rural areas of the Outaouais”, the rest being in urban areas. […]
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Update from Jane Toller – March 29 8pm
The Warden of the MRC Pontiac gave an update regarding COVID-19 (March 29 8pm).
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Update from Jane Toller – March 28 – 5 pm
The Warden of the MRC Pontiac gave an update regarding COVID-19.
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Update from Jane Toller – March 28
The Warden of the MRC Pontiac gave an update regarding COVID-19.
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Jane Toller in favor of closing the Quebec Ontario boarder if necessary
The Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller said she was in favor of closing the border between Quebec and Ontario. She reiterated Wednesday that she is worried that people crossing the Ottawa River and the consequences that this situation could have for Pontiac residents. Click here to listen to the full daily update from […]
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Jim Coffey makes the trip from Mexico back home to the Pontiac
As announced by the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, last week, Canadians abroad must come home before the boarders close. The owner of Esprit Rafting and Pontiac resident, Jim Coffey, began the trip home from Mexico Tuesday. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, Coffey explained how he is planing to limit is social interactions […]
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Jane Toller denounces certain actions taken by residents
During her daily update, the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, said she was worried to have heard testimonies from merchants, who saw customers not respecting the measures of the government of Quebec. Among other things, she cited that a resident returning from abroad came into a local store to get a case of […]
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CHIP 101.9 Bingo suspended
CHIP 101.9 is not spared from the impacts COVID-19: the Pontiac community radio has suspends its radio bingo until further notice. The bingo host, Nathalie Denault, addressed the bingo players: For players who won a prize during the latest radio bingo, sanitary measures have been put in place to ensure a safe pickup. The winners […]
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Be vigilant of frauds!
Cases of attempted fraud have been reported after the Federal governments announcement Wednesday of financial assistance available to workers whose jobs were affected by COVID-19. During his daily press briefing, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, denounced the attempts of fraudsters against people in precarious financial situations. The scams have taken on the form […]
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Québec volonteers to get involved in Food Banks
The local food bank, Bouffe Pontiac, noted during the month of March a significant increase in families (14 families), who will now be helped by the organization’s services. The general manager, Kim Laroche, informed CHIP 101.9 that those who wish to help with the distribution of food to seniors aged 60 and over can give […]
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