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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l'Outaouais confirmed yesterday that the population aged 85 and over is invited to make an appointment from today (February 25) at 8 a.m., to get their vaccine. The CISSS de l'Outaouais declared that the people concerned are invited, (...)

Posthumous tribute to Sensei Tim Sullivan of the Chapeau Karate Club

25 February 2021

The Warden of the MRC Pontiac, accompanied by the mayor of L'Isle-aux-Allumettes, Winston Sunstrum, paid tribute yesterday (February 24) to Sensei Tim Sullivan of the Chapeau Karate Club. Sensei Tim Sullivan was awarded the Lise Waters - Tribute to the builder posthumously at the Outaouais (...)

Caught in litigation with the NCC over tax amounts, Chelsea satisfied with Committee recommendations

25 February 2021

Caught up in a dispute with the National Capital Commission (NCC), the Municipality of Chelsea said it was satisfied to learn of the Advisory Committee's recommendations regarding the amounts of tax to be paid. Since 2018, the municipalities of Pontiac, La Pêche and Chelsea have had a dispute (...)

Pierre Fréchette wants a stable municipal office, more efficient elected officials and an end to internal quarrels

24 February 2021

The former mayor of Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Pierre Fréchette officially announced that he was going to present his candidacy to run for mayor of this municipality for the elections next November. Pierre Fréchette said he hoped that his candidacy could be focused around a common vision and he (...)

The MRC Pontiac wishes to create a directory of construction companies present on the territory of the MRC

24 February 2021

As part of the project to build a municipal garage for the Unorganized Territory (TNO) Lac-Nilgaut, the MRC Pontiac wishes to update its list of general contractors, whose head offices are located in the territory of the MRC Pontiac. The Engineering and Infrastructure Director at the MRC (...)

Heavy truck slides off the road in La Pêche

24 February 2021

This morning, around 5:30 a.m., a heavy truck transporting wood chips (empty load) went off the road northbound at 1193 route 105 in La Pêche, the driver was unhurt in the accident. No other vehicles were involved. A gasoline spill also required the presence of the La Pêche Fire Department. The (...)