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The Union of Outaouais Health and Social Services Workers – CSN (STTSSSO-CSN) said in a statement Tuesday that the CISSSO has put an end to the discussions surrounding the search for solutions to counter the lack of staff during the summer season. Special meetings between the union and management have been held recently to address […]

The Society for the Protection against Fire Forests (SOPFEU) indicates that the danger of forest fire is currently HIGH or VERY HIGH in many regions across Quebec. In the Pontiac, the risk of a forest fire is very high, despite the expected wet weather. Vigilance is requested in the region. However, they predict that the […]

The municipality of Mansfield is still closely monitoring the spring flood situation and the levels of the Coulonge River and the Ottawa River. Mayor of Mansfield Gilles Dionne explains that the emergency measures are still in effect; A total of 67 cottages and 19 residences were flooded, as well as 11 roads, one of which […]

As a result of forecasts received from the government authorities stating that over the next few days, weather conditions and hydrological forecasts indicate a slight gradual increase in the level with a peak estimated at 20 cm from the current level of the Ottawa River. These forecasts indicate a peak of levels around May 8th […]

The Municipality of Pontiac has issued an update regarding flooding. The river level is expected to increase another 20 cm by Wednesday, according to the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board. The municipality is asking residents in affected areas to prepare accordingly. The distribution of sandbags will continue during the week for Bélisle, Bergeron, Waterfront, Dion, […]

The village of Fort-Coulonge has issued a boil water advisory in effect until further notice. Residents should boil their water for at least 5 minutes before using it.

Chutes Coulonge Park plans to open the Chutes Coulonge Historical Park Trail on May 12th. The entrance fee will be $ 8 for an adult, $ 6 for youth aged 5 to 17 and free for children 4 and under. Note that the opening of the Parc Aérien is scheduled for June. In the meantime, […]

A third team has been confirmed in the Outaouais Amateur Senior Hockey League, the Cornwall Prowlers, from Cornwall Ontario. The games will be held at the Benson Center in the eastern Ontario city. The organizers of the league would like to have eight teams for its first season. Coaches are wanted for the league In […]

Proud of his 50-year-old in business in Mansfield, Ronald Soucie takes a look back on what has kept him active in business in our area. The conversation with Ronald Soucie of Pontiac tire service is available here.

The Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi released letter requests a revision to the guidelines of the Canada Summer Jobs Program, was supported by the Pontiac Social Development Table (Table de développement social du Pontiac). The director of Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi Sylvie Landriault says that over the years, less and less funding is available. The Pontiac Social Development […]