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Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais CEO, Josée Fillion, stressed Friday the importance and the challenge of communications in the context of the special measures that have been taken about COVID- 19. Also in a publication via the CISSS de l’Outaouais Facebook page Saturday afternoon, Josée Fillion thanked and asked […]

In a publication via its Facebook page, the Public Security Service of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais reminded citizens that it is important to respect and put into practice the recommended and mandatory measures taken by government authorities. Public safety reminds that it provides an essential front-line service, and that their responders are called upon to […]

Quebec adds the closing of public gathering places to its list of measures to limit the outbreak of COVID-19 in the province. This includes bars, cinemas, libraries, training centers, swimming pools, ski centers and others, which will now be inaccessible. For restaurants, the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, asked to limit the number of customers […]

Since the opening of the COVID-19 screening clinic in the Outaouais region on Saturday afternoon, more then a hundred tests have been performed: 48 in the day on Saturday and the health services plan to perform a total of 56 on Sunday. Still no cases have been reported in the region. A pre-assessment clinic was […]

A COVID-19 screening clinic was opened this Saturday morning at 135, boulevard St-Raymond, in Gatineau (Hull). The Centre intégré de santé et de service sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais plans to perform up to 400 screening tests per week. Users must contact 1-877-644-4545 to obtain an appointment at the clinic. It is not possible to go […]

Various Pontiac organizations have canceled or postponed events as a preventive measure for the spread of COVID-19. CHIP 101.9 will update the following list based on the information obtained: Because of the potential risk, Les amis du manoir St-Joseph and Le Centre Valentin in Campbell’s Bay ask families and friends to refrain from visiting residents. […]

The latest information released by governments on both sides of the Ottawa River confirms that 5 people are affected by COVID-19 in Ottawa, while no case has been identified at this time in Outaouais. According to the Public Health consultant in the Outaouais, Dre. Carol McConnery, it is only a matter of time before a […]

The Québec government prohibits all visits to hospitals, seniors’ centers and CHSLDs in order to avoid the risk of spreading COVID-19 in the province. People aged 70 and over are asked not to leave their homes until further notice, unless there is an “absolutely necessary” outing, as Quebec Premier François Legault has indicated. Legault said […]

Message from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, to residents : Dear residents of the Pontiac, as Warden I feel it is very important to communicate with all residents of the Pontiac and to assure them that the MRC has a plan for COVID-19. We’re working closely with the CISSSO and have regular […]

The work planned on Elm Road in the municipality of Pontiac has been postponed to later this month. According to the municipality, the contractor did not receive the required materials to complete the work. The work on a communication tower, was initially scheduled from March 11 to 13. Residents will be informed when these operations […]