Author: Marie Gionet
Without confirming that a particular case of COVID-19 has circulated in the Pontiac over the past few days, the Centre intégré de santé et de service sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais stated that it is “likely” that infected people would have circulated in the different sectors of the region. The infectious disease consultant to the Outaouais […]
The Centre intégré de santé et de service sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais confirmed that one of its employees contracted COVID-19. The CEO, Josée Filion, explains that measures will be taken to establish the contact this employee had with others in recent weeks. To ensure the confidentiality of the person concerned, no other information was released […]
The Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller thanked the mayors of Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield, Gaston Allard and Gilles Dionne. In her daily update, she spoke once again on the possibility a person who had symptoms similar to COVID-19 circulating in the Pontiac. Toller says she is investigating the cases that have come to her […]
The Co-Owner of GreenHill G.P. and electrician working in Alberta, Joel Boiverts, spoke to CHIP 101.9 about currently working at home during this COVID-19 pandemic and the community contest “Win Your Reno” which is currently still underway, though renovation dates will be moved.
Due to the current health crisis, the council of the municipality of L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet will make the following decision at its next ordinary meeting concerning the payment of property taxes. The deadlines will now be: Payment 1: June 15, 2020 Payment 2: August 15, 2020 Payment 3: October 15, 2020 Payment 4: December 15, 2020 The […]
All non-essential businesses will be closed until April 13th. The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, made this decision to continue the fight against the outbreak of COVID-19 in the province and to ensure compliance with the health emergency measures imposed by his government. As of midnight and one minute in the night from Tuesday to […]
The Quebec’s public health director, Dr. Horacio Arruda, believes that adjusting the opening hours of businesses to allow more vulnerable customers to shop without danger of contracting COVID-19 is a good idea, if all safety criteria are met. Several local grocery stores in Pontiac and the surrounding area have changed their opening hours for the […]
Farm Credit Canada increases its lending capacity to $ 5 billion to assist agricultural producers, agri-food businesses and food processors, who are experiencing liquidity problems due to the effects of COVID-19. Canadas’ Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau : Eligible producers whose repayment date for their loan with the Advance Payments Program (APP) is April 30 (or […]
The closure of the province’s schools, universities and daycares is extended until at least May 1st, 2020, in order to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the province. Elementary and secondary schools (public and private), higher education institutions (training centers, CEGEPs and universities) and childcare services are included in this measure. The Ministère de l’Éducation […]
The Quebec government released the “Self-Care Guide” on Monday regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in the province. The booklet, available online at Québec.ca/coronavirus, is intended to inform Quebec citizens on the new coronavirus and guide them towards making better decisions for their health and their loved ones. Health Minister, Danielle McCann, said the government is evaluating […]