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Shortage of pharmacists at the CISSS de l’Outaouais according to A.P.E.S
The Association des pharmaciens des établissements de santé (APES) of Quebec states that according to their most recent survey, facilities at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais are grappling with a significant shortage of pharmacists. According to the results of the most recent annual survey by the A.P.E.S. the […]
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André Fortin hopes to see fewer restrictions in order to revive certain sectors of the economy
The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, is asking that the government of Quebec consider modifying certain measures surrounding the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, following the curfew scheduled until February 8. André Fortin hopes that measures can be put in place to help the economic recovery of the Pontiac. CHIP101.9 · Clip – Andre Fortin […]
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Call for public vigilance following an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Rona of Val-des-Monts
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais confirms an outbreak of Covid-19 among the staff of the RONA de Val-des-Monts, located at 1839 Route du Carrefour in Val-des-Monts. Indeed, 11 cases have been reported among the workers. The risk is considered low for clients. Nevertheless, people who attended the store […]
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Sylvie Landriault looks back on her 35-year career
Sylvie Landriault recently retired as General Manager of the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP), a career that has led her to get involved in various organizations and committees. She was thanked by the MRC Pontiac for her 35-year career, among other things for her involvement in the MRC Investment Committee. She told CHIP 101.9 some […]
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CREDDO wants the government to support the Pontiac in transportation
On the occasion of the first National Climate Action Forum, which will be held from today (January 25 to 29), the Regional Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development in the Outaouais (CREDDO) says it wants to position the region, including rural areas such as the Pontiac, so that projects can be implemented. CREDDO CEO […]
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450 tickets issued by the SQ during winter driving operations
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has published a report on winter driving operations in the Western District. More than 450 tickets have been issued to various offenders with regard to violations of the Highway Safety Code. According to the SQ, half of the findings relate to the main causes of fatal collisions, which are speeding, […]
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Michel Gauthier accuses William Amos of hiding from his government’s inability to provide enough doses of vaccine to the population
A sign that a federal election could take place in 2021, Michel Gauthier, this former editor-in-chief of the newspaper Le Droit, confirmed that he was a candidate for the nomination of the Conservative Party of Canada (PCC) for the riding of Pontiac, accusing Liberal MP William Amos of trying to hide his government’s inability to […]
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“I would be very surprised if this was the only neo-Nazi donor in the Conservatives’ election fund” -William Amos
Pontiac MP, Liberal William Amos, spoke on the case involving MP Derek Sloan, after he accepted a donation from a white supremacist last summer. William Amos hinted that the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) may have other neo-Nazis as donors. “The sad thing about this story is not that it highlights a dark side of […]
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A new plan for the Pontiac Pool project
The Pontiac Pool committee updated their project with Jacob Lavigne on CHIP 101.9. The president of the committee, Todd Hoffman, accompanied by the Warden and initiator of the project, Jane Toller, mentioned that the committee was going to turn to a new plan, in order to adjust to different programs to obtain funds from the […]
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Municipal council passes resolution to cover legal costs for the mayor’s defense
During the most recent municipal meeting of Île-du-Grand-Calumet, the municipal council adopted a resolution stating that it will provide the legal costs of the defense of Mayor Newberry and that the mayor wishes to be take advantage of this measure. The resolution says it follows the various complaints filed against the mayor which led to […]
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