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The Pontiac shows no active cases of COVID-19
The Pontiac no longer displays any active cases of COVID-19, according to the most recent data from the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais. The number of active cases for the whole of the Outaouais has decreased, now showing 48 cases. In addition to the MRC Pontiac, the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau has […]
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Cyclists can count on 11 repair stations thanks to the CJE Pontiac
As part of the Equipiste project, the Carrefour jeunesse Emploi (CJE) du Pontiac is informing the population and cycling enthusiasts who will use the PPJ cycle path that the new bicycle terminals have been delivered and installed in the last few days. Cyclists can count on 8 new terminals, which makes a total of 11 […]
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Temporary closure of some bridges in the TNO
Some bridges located in the TNO will be closed temporarily during the week of July 12. First, the H071-120 Bridge and the Petit Lac Blond Bridge in the St-Patrice will undergo repair work. Subsequently, the Club House Bridge and the H071-039 Bridge will also be the subject of work. The contractor selected for this work […]
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André Fortin questioned on his intentions to become a candidate of the LPC in the next federal elections
The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, who also occupies the position of parliamentary leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec, was questioned on the possibility of him becoming a candidate for the federal election which is being prepared, in order to replace the current federal deputy for Pontiac, William Amos, of whom there is no […]
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The Government of Quebec announced $ 75,000 in financial assistance for Aventure Hélianthe
The government of Quebec announced, on June 28, the financial assistance of $ 1,240,000 to support the implementation of 18 tourism projects in the Outaouais region. In the Pontiac, $ 75,000 was allocated to the Outdoor Solidarity Cooperative – Aventure Hélianthe. This sum must be used for the development of the Ecoop Camping, that is […]
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Labor shortage hinders the growth of Greenhills business
The many construction projects, the economic context and many factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic are causing a shortage of manpower in several areas. The construction sector is particularly affected, several companies are even forced to refuse contracts due to a lack of employees. This is particularly the case with the company Greenhill construction. In […]
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The CISSS de l’Outaouais confirms the presence of the DELTA variant in the Outaouais region
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais confirmed the presence of the Delta variant in the Outaouais region. According to the CISSS de l’Outouais, 4 cases of the Delta variant have been confirmed so far in the region. “Investigations have been completed and people have completed their isolation. None of […]
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A luxury ready-to-camp project obtains financial assistance from the Government of Quebec
When the Government of Quebec announced $1,240,000 of financial assistance this week (June 28) to support the realization of 18 tourism projects in the Outaouais region. In addition to the funding of $ 75,000 allocated to the Outdoor Solidarity Cooperative – Aventure Hélianthe, another project on the Pontiac territory has received investments. The Alluvia company, […]
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Jane Toller comments on the MRC Pontiac’s strategic plan 2030
The new strategic plan of the MRC Pontiac, made public last week, is an opportunity to project into the future of the region until 2030. The government of Quebec asks that the regional councils adopt a vision for the next 10 years, which gives an idea of the current strengths and weaknesses of the territory. […]
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Shaughn McArthur officially candidate of the Green Party for the next federal election in Pontiac
Members of the Association of the Green Party of Canada (ADC) for the Pontiac Riding have officially hailed Shaughn McArthur as their candidate for the next federal election. This formalization took place as part of a hybrid in-person / virtual event overseen by Green Party of Canada parliamentary leader Elizabeth May and Pontiac Riding Association […]
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