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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais clarified its data concerning COVID-19 across the region, attesting that there are less than 5 cases located in the MRC Pontiac. Warden Jane Toller was also able to confirm the information, reminding residents of the importance of applying preventive measures. The regional assessment […]

CHIP 101.9 was a to retraced the identity of the person who sent an anonymous email threat to the CHIP newsroom. The person in question was contacted by the general manager of Pontiac community radio. After a few exchanges, this person apologized. For CHIP 101.9, this is a closed case. Despite the acceptance of this […]

DJ Martin Leguerrier offered CHIP 101.9 and their listeners a free “mix” to allow everyone to forget at least temporarily about the situation surrounding COVID-19. For Leguerrier, the objective is also to get the Pontiac up and moving in confinement. The show will be presented this Friday, April 3 in the early evening. The full […]

The mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Gilles Dionne, shared his thoughts and analyzes on the possibility of a 2020 spring flood within the context of COVID-19. Even if the data published by the Ottawa River Regulation Planning committee is currently encouraging, Mayor Dionne says he is studying various options to ensure the necessary preparations. The full interview […]

The Minister of Health, Danielle McCann, observes a transformation in the health network due to changes in the services offered in Quebec due to COVID-19. During the Quebec government’s daily press briefing, she emphasized the effectiveness of health professionals in implementing Phone consultation and other services, and expects that this development will be maintained after […]

Five additional cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Renfrew, bringing the total of confirmed cases in this area to seven. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) made the announcement Tuesday, describing each of the cases: – * 1. A woman in her sixties, tested in Ottawa at the Brewer Arena Assessment Center […]

The Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller delivered her most recent update on the situation surrounding COVID-19 in the Pontiac. She insisted that Pontiac citizens not travel outside of the region and make sure they follow the instructions given by the government. “Avoid traveling to Ontario, our local businesses have everything you need,” said […]

The St-Pierre parish in Fort-Coulonge will allow its parishioners to confession directly behind the wheel of their car. Father Justin Bertrand set up this alternative to allow those in need to use this service within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next confessional period will be this Friday, April 3, from 3 p.m. to […]

The St-Pierre parish in Fort-Coulonge will allow its parishioners to confession directly behind the wheel of their car. Father Justin Bertrand set up this alternative to allow those in need to use this service within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to hear the full interview with Father Justin Bertrand People wishing to […]

Inter-city travel services in the Pontiac will now be available on request. Linking L’Isle-aux-Allumettes to Ottawa-Gatineau, the service offered by Transcollines will be maintained on the axis of highway 148, but customers will now have to call for access to this service. The service will be offered if a request has been made to this […]