Public Announcements
“A Celtic Christmas” – Pembroke Community Choir
Begin the Christmas season with beautiful choral music presented by the Pembroke Community Choir. Our 80-voice choir performs “A Celtic Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at 7 pm at Calvin United Church, Pembroke. Advance tickets $15 or $18 at the door and children under 13 free. Tickets available from choir members, at Pembroke Mall […]
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Regulation respecting voluntary construction work: Outaouais MPs rejoice
The Voluntary Construction Work Regulations, announced on November 8, will come into effect on November 23. The purpose of this regulation is to provide greater flexibility in the execution of this work and to promote mutual assistance, while ensuring the safety of volunteer workers and users of the constructed product. This is the first time […]
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$ 758 for Shawville Community Center
The Government of Canada has announced $ 758 in funding for roof renovation of the Shawville Community Center under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. This funding was announced yesterday by Pontiac MP William Amos. On behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Canadian Economic Development in Quebec […]
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Réseau Biblio highlights 60 years of character Gaston Lagaffe
All libraries belonging to the Biblio Network highlight the 60th anniversary of Gaston Lagaffe through a contest, being run until December 1st. Each visit will entitle you to a prize draw to win one of five Gaston Lagaffe prize packs. All the details are available at www.reseaubibliooutaouais.qc.ca
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Reopening of the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa
The Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa reopened yesterday. It had been closed for about three years for major works of nearly $ 80 million. The new museum presents 11 exhibitions. The facility closed in September 2014 after the discovery of mold that was not part of an exhibition.
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Quebec creates the Quebec Cannabis Society
The province of Quebec will create the Quebec Cannabis Society to manage the sale as of July 1, 2018. The government tabled Bill 157 this week to regulate the legalization of marijuana. Those wishing to purchase Cannabis must be at least 18 years to get it. The product will only be visible behind sales counters, […]
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Cell phone driving; fines could quadruple
Fines will soon be much tougher when it comes to cell phone use while driving. Quebec intends to quadruple the fine to $ 400. Currently, the fine varies between $ 80 and $ 100, in addition to earning 4 demerit points. Transport Minister André Fortin has pledged to present his change to the Highway Safety […]
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Poppy funds stolen from Pembroke convenience stores
(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating after money was stolen from poppy sales boxes at two Mac’s Convenience stores in the City of Pembroke. On November 13, 2017 it was reported that a male suspect wearing an all-black hat, red shirt, black zippered hoodie […]
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Tim Hortons Camp in Quyon: Trial of ex- leader begins
The Tuesday, November 14, 2017 edition of Le Droit newspaper, covers of the beginning of the trial of a former camp monitor, David-Francis Bursey, Camp Tim Hortons in Quyon, accused of sexually assaulting two children. An alleged first victim delivered his testimony last Monday in Gatineau, on events that would have occurred in 2005. The […]
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Information evening on the “Cyber-Danger” by the Entourage
The organization l’EntourElle will hold an information evening on November 14, under the theme of “cyber-danger”, which aim to explain how the Internet can be dangerous and how to protect yourself. This evening will be at the maison de la Famille du Pontiac. For more information, contact Kim Laroche at 819-683-2709.
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