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Financial assistance to improve food security
Pontiac MP William Amos, along with his colleague from Hull-Aylmer Greg Fergus, announced federal funds to improve food security in our communities. “Now more than ever, they need the support of the Government of Canada to provide the critical services that Canadians count on to feel safe and healthy,” said William Amos. A sum of […]
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Minister Lacombe believes there will be positive repercussions in staff retention
The Minister of Health, Christian Dubé, accompanied by the Minister responsible for the Outaouais region, Mathieu Lacombe, proceeded yesterday (Wednesday, October 14) to announce a new hospital for the Outaouais, which will be built in Gatineau. This health facility will contain 600 beds and will be affiliated with the university. The minister of the region, […]
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Mentoring for entrepreneurs in the Pontiac
The Mentoring Network wants to offer local entrepreneurs the chance to rely on their services in order to develop the identity of entrepreneurs, expand their networks, and interact with an experienced entrepreneur. A virtual information session will take place on October 20 at 6.30 p.m. on the subject. MRC Pontiac Economic Development Commissioner Chakib Ahmimed […]
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The MRC Pontiac supports Michaela Cahill
On their Website, the MRC Pontiac team would like to extend its congratulations to local superstar Michaela Cahill of Fort-Coulonge for making it to the finals on TVA’s La Voix! The MRC encourage all Pontiac residents to watch Michaela compete in the finals this Sunday, October 18, and most importantly, don’t forget to vote! You […]
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The CSSHBO confirms first case of COVID-19
In a press release sent today (October 15), the Centre de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) was informed by Outaouais Public Health of a first confirmed case of COVID-19 in one of their schools (l’École le Rucher au pavillon Pie-XII at Maniwaki), but the risk to students and staff of being infected is considered low. […]
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Interior photos of the Davidson Sawmill unveiled
CHIP 101.9 has unveiled, thanks to the work of photographer Gaetan Forgue, photos of the interior of the Davidson Sawmill. The plant has been inactive for ten years, but for a long time, the promoter of the project for the relaunch of operations, Bruno St-Cyr, affirms that the site has everything it takes to operate […]
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Mission accomplished for Michaela Cahill
It’s almost done, Michaela Cahill, who rallied the people of Pontiac behind her, reached the final of La Voix on TVA. Happy to have reached this stage, Michaela Cahill had quite a challenge in front of her last Sunday by performing “Les uns contre les autres” from the musical show “Starmania”. Rather used to singing […]
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Military Training in Cobden
In a press release, the residents of the Cobden area are advised that personnel from Canadian Special Operations Forces Command will be conducting training in the area, from 17 to 21 October, 2020. Residents may notice military aircraft and vehicles, uniformed military personnel. All efforts will be made to ensure that disruption to the community […]
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Disagreements within the Municipality of Pontiac
Protesters came to the Pontiac Municipality Council meeting on Tuesday evening (October 13). They are demanding the resignation of Mayor Joanne Labadie and some councilors. This is the case of Diane Lacasse who affirms that the municipal council lacks transparency and who also calls into question the decisions of the municipality. CHIP101.9 · Extrait J […]
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Quinn O’Brien stays the course
The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on Litchfield native hockey player Quinn O’Brien. After his stint in Ottawa, Quinn was to continue in hockey by moving to Scotland, where he had received an offer to play this season. This first attempt was canceled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A few days later, a team located […]
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