Floods

The Red Cross is assisting communities affected by the floods in Quebec. Many Red Cross volunteers take turns daily at the Outaouais and Pontiac reception and information centers, and are on standby to help if the need arises. Pascal Mathieu, Vice-President of the Canadian Red Cross says that volunteers are on hand to help families […]

The Barreau du Québec bar association has set up a free legal aid via a telephone hotline for flood victims. La Bâtonnière Quebec (president of the Bar in Quebec) Claudia P. Prémont says that they can go the website of the Barreau du Québec or use the hotline for residents who want to know more […]

The flood waters of the Ottawa River have forced many people in the Pontiac to evacuate their homes in recent days. Most evacuated voluntarily. The morale is nevertheless good given the mutual aid of the community to the victims. As an eco-responsible resident, certain actions can be taken to prevent losses and damage when flooding […]

Even though the Ottawa River is receding centimeter by centimeter back to its normal levels, many people are still suffering from the effects of the disaster and will not be able to return home for several days, not to mention the condition of the buildings that will have to be taken into consideration before everyday […]

Rains and floods are already impacting the agricultural producers of the Pontiac. As explained by the President of the UPA Pontiac, Philippe Lamontagne, it is sometimes impossible to do anything on cultivated land as the ground is over saturated: Clip – Philippe Lamontagne The full French interview with the president of the UPA Pontiac Philippe […]

The level of the river has been relatively stable over the past few hours. Some municipalities, such as Grand-Calumet Island, are still monitoring the situation. Mayor Pierre Fréchette says that for the moment, everything is stable and that some areas have been affected such as the Côte Jaune: Clip – Pierre Fréchette The Municipality of […]

Quebec’s Premier, Philippe Couillard, was in the region yesterday were he was able to see the state of flooding in the area. He also visited the Quyon area of the municipality of Pontiac, where he answered several questions asked by journalists: Clip PM Philippe Couillard The Warden of the Pontiac MRC Raymond Durocher described the […]

The Village of Fort-Coulonge has received additional infrastructure equipment. In spite of everything, this municipality had to contend with rumours that, according to Mayor Raymond Durocher, only complicate the work of those responsible for dealing with the situation. The mayor confirms that there is not a boil water advisory in effect: Clip – Raymond Durocher […]

The flood waters may complicate the work of GDG Environment in charge of spreading the treatment against biting insects. The helicopter treatment must begin despite flooding to ensure effective results, residents of Mansfield and Fort-Coulonge are advised that the aircraft may fly closer to the ground. The sparing and flying is still safe for everyone […]

Financial assistance will be distributed to the flood victims following the waters that have raged throughout Quebec, including here in the Pontiac. An information evening will be held on Wednesday, April 26 at the Luskville Community Center. The information session in English will take place at 6pm, and in French at 7pm. The municipality of […]