Author: Marie Gionet
The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, shifted his tone Thursday regarding people and non-essential businesses who do not respect public health directives. After revealing the most recent COVID-19 update, he said he will be advising police to be less tolerant to those not respecting the rules. Those who defy the rules with gatherings or continue […]
The Quebec government announced Thursday a salary bonus and protective measures for healthcare workers who are in direct contact with patients suffering from COVID-19, including Préposés aux bénificières in private homes for the elderly. This measure, which will total $ 287 million, will offer an 8% premium to approximately 69,000 workers, including nursing and cardiopulmonary […]
The Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller Friday update at 5:30pm regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.
In an interview with the Mayor of the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Winston Sunstrum, he talks about the Warden of the MRC Pontiac’s Advocation to close the Ontario Quebec Boarder, what that would mean for the Upper Pontiac and how the new Control points will effect the municipality.
The director general of SADC Pontiac, Rhonda Perry talked about the services offered by the SADC for businesses during this COVID-19 Pandemic.
CHIP 101.9 Journalist Élizabeth Séguin joined by Eric O’Brien during ‘The Drive’ to talk about the new Control Points measure introduced by the Québec Government to limit non-essential travel between regions.
As of Wednesday at noon, new roadside checkpoints have been established by the Sûreté du Québec in Outaouais in accordance with the new measure imposed by the Québec Government to limit the spread of COVID-19, especially in less affected but vulnerable areas, such as the Pontiac. Patrol cars will be ”set up at strategic points” […]
The Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Board announced Wednesday evening the immediate suspension of the steps taken to recover school items in all establishments. This new indication comes after a recommendation received from Public Health department and an order from the Minister of Education, Jean-François Roberge. He said he was “very aware” of the inconvenience that the current […]
In the event of a flood, the MRC Pontiac plans to adjust access to the chalets so that cottagers can ensure the protection of their property. Warden Jane Toller said, however, that the owners of the cottages do not have to worry about the spring flood, at least for the time being. She says she […]
After receiving specific information from the CISSS de l’Outaouais about the situation surrounding COVID-19 in the different MRCs in the Outaouais region, in her daily update at 5:30 p.m. today, the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller confirmed that there are Less than 5 cases of COVID-19 in the MRC Pontiac.