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The Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) welcomes the Plan for a Green Economy 2030 (PEV) unveiled by the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change, Benoit Charette. The UMQ nevertheless believes that it is necessary to go further, especially in terms of transporting people and goods. “For the climate crisis, there will […]

According to several Pontiac employers in the pharmaceutical sector, there is a real need for technical assistance manpower in pharmacy. The development officer at the Regional Service for Vocational Training in the Outaouais, Lyne Coulombe, confirmed this reality in the Pontiac and insisted that this training is offered in Gatineau. “There is a great need […]

The Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, reacted to the resignation of the mayor of Fort-Coulonge Gaston Allard. Jane Toller stressed that she understood the decision of Gaston Allard, who mentioned that he now has a job outside the region. “Sometimes life changes and it’s understandable that we have to change our life choices. […]

The municipality of Île-du-Grand-Calumet is still looking for a director general. Those interested can send in their application as soon as possible in order to fill this position left vacant after the tragic death of Sylvain Bégin last September. After posting the job for the first time, the town council is still accepting applications. Under […]

Pont-Blanc beach will be able to accommodate people with reduced mobility for next summer. The Aventure Hélianthe Solidarity Outdoor Cooperative has received financial assistance of $ 2,144.73 from the Association québécoise pour le loisir des personnes handicapés (AQLPH) to help purchase sustainable equipment for the practice of physical activities and sports. According to Louis Harvey […]

Beneficiary attendant jobs are available throughout the health network, including in the Pontiac. The development agent at the Regional Service for Vocational Training in the Outaouais, Lyne Coulombe recalled that personal assistance training in institutions and at home is available at the Centre de formation professionnel du Pontiac (CFP Pontiac). “It is a training course […]

The month of November has begun and the Centraide Outaouais campaign within businesses has begun. The president of the Centraide Outaouais fundraising campaign, Bob Rioux, gives an overview of the activities taking place in the Pontiac to help local organizations. Among other things, he highlighted the campaign of MRC Pontiac employees. “Business people who wish […]

Revenu Québec announced this week that an Outaouais resident, Charles Choquette, 70 years old from Gatineau, has been convicted of offenses related to contraband tobacco. He was fined a total of $ 57,823. He was accused of: – having sold, delivered, transported or had in his possession tobacco intended for retail sale in Quebec and […]

While the Covid-19 pandemic is still hitting, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais says it has enhanced its mental health services to support the population in this time of crisis. The CISSS de l’Outaouais affirms that the government’s investments have made it possible to increase mental health services, for […]

The government of Quebec announced this week the establishment of the Accès entreprise Quebec network in order to strengthen the support services offered to entrepreneurs and businesses, and to accelerate economic development in each of the regions of Quebec. To this end, a sum of $ 97.5 million over five years has been granted by […]