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The Outaouais region has so far reported 354 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the crisis. The Pontiac local service network still has 5 cases or less, all located in the municipality of Pontiac. No case has been identified in the MRC Pontiac. The number of hospitalizations at the COVID-19 designated center in Gatineau […]

In a message to residents of the MRC Pontiac, the Warden Jane Toller wanted to recall that, although the road checkpoints were lifted this week, citizens must remain vigilant in their travellings. The Warden insisted that gatherings are still prohibited and will be monitored by the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). She also reiterated the message […]

The Quebec government held a press briefing today to update citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 in Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report was presented to summarize the briefing and its […]

Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.

The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, recommends wearing a mask or face cover to citizens when they go out in public, to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Mr. Legault also attended the daily press briefing Tuesday afternoon wearing a mask himself, as did the National Director of Public Health, Dr. Horacio Arruda and the […]

Tuesday, the Western Québec School Board (WQSB) opened 16 out of the 19 elementary schools and daycare centers associated with the school board in accordance with the Québec Governement’s directives. In an interview Monday, the Chair of the WSQB Alain Guy explained that according to registrations, only 14.2% of Western Québec elementary students would initially […]

The COVID-19 pandemic will have major consequences on Quebec’s public finances, according to Premier François Legault. In his daily press briefing on Tuesday, he said that the financial deficit could reach $ 15 billion. Legault was also not surprised by the jump in the unemployment rate, which climbed to 17% for the month of April […]

The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, is still unable to specify what the coming tourist season will look like. He remained cautious about his remarks during his press briefing on Tuesday. The indications that will involve the tourism industry will be evaluated over the weeks and Mr. Legault hopes to be able to announce measures […]

Today the the students of the Petits-Ponts schools resume classes. Several measures have been put in place to ensure the return to class of its students and staff. For parents who have decided to keep the children at home, communications and educational materials will continue to be provided by the child’s school. Parents with questions […]

The Quebec government held a press briefing today to update citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 across Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report was presented to summarize the briefing and its […]