NEWS
Increased traffic today and tomorrow in the vicinity of Bryson Generating Station
The rehabilitation work at Bryson Generating Station begins today (March 19) with the installation of a temporary parking lot. Hydro-Quebec’s communications and community relations advisor, Alain Paquette, said traffic could be heavier today and tomorrow in the Bryson region. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Alain Paquette – stationnement Hydro-Quebec says it has accommodation needs with the […]
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Vaccinations are now open to people aged 65 and over
Citizens 65 years of age and over can now make an appointment to be vaccinated against COVID-19 everywhere in Quebec. The Clic Santé portal has opened this age group to all regions of the province. You must make an appointment to be able to access the mass vaccination sites. Anywhere in Quebec, the appointment can […]
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Outbreak at the Café Mulligan in Aylmer
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais confirmed an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Café Mulligan, located at 149, rue Principale in Aylmer. 5 cases have been confirmed, but the risk is considered low for clients. Nevertheless, people who frequented the restaurant between March 5 and 11, 2021 are advised […]
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Mayors once again vote 9 to 9, the resolution is rejected once more
During yesterday’s (March 17) meeting of the council of mayors of the MRC Pontiac, a resolution was again tabled to proceed with the hiring of the consultant Pierre Vézina, whose contract was not renewed for 2021. This resolution, presented by the mayor of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes Winston Sunstrum, was to hire Pierre Vézina once again, but not […]
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Increase in the number of cases in the Outaouais, the CISSS and Minister Lacombe ask for the collaboration of the population
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais appealed once again to the people of the Outaouais to respect health measures. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past few days, or 106 cases since Saturday, is increasing and this is mainly due to sustained community transmission. “This very worrying […]
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100 places available to make an appointment for people aged 70 and over
As part of the vaccination campaign in the Pontiac, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais indicated last night that 100 places are available to make an appointment for people aged 70 and over. Those interested in obtaining the vaccine, can make an appointment via the link available here.
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Launch of a pilot project for the recovery of agricultural plastics in the MRC Pontiac
The MRC Pontiac has launched a pilot project for the recovery of agricultural plastics on its territory. “This 3-year project is part of an initiative by the MRC Pontiac aimed at reducing the quantities of residual materials sent to landfills. It responds to the desire of agricultural businesses in the Pontiac to reduce the environmental […]
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Jane Toller talks about the creation of the flood prevention task force
A sign that spring is upon us, the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, mentioned that the working group that has been set up to prevent flooding will meet regularly in the coming weeks. This group is made up of elected officials, the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Commission, Hydro-Quebec, Public Security, as well as […]
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“Before bringing us back to the red zone, the government is obliged to increase the number of vaccinations in the Outaouais” -André Fortin
The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, recalled that there are doses of vaccines available only for the day of March 17, but also invited the government to make more doses available for the Outaouais. “If we are in a region where the risk has increased, before bringing us back to the red zone, the government […]
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The number of COVID-19 cases on the rise in the Pontiac, 7 active cases are now listed
The number of COVID-19 cases has increased significantly in the Pontiac RLS with 7 cases that appeared in the statistics by the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais. Already on Friday, employees of the CISSS de l’Outaouais had received a communication from their employer, asking them to be extra careful […]
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