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Safety to be reevaluated; ‘SWAT team’ mobilized - OBS interruptions continue to plague Pontiac Community Hospital
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Pontiac snowmobile and ATV clubs receive $172,980
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 1:58pm
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Outaouais wardens demand action for latest forestry crisis - Government sends $5.3 million “down the drain” says Warden
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 1:57pm
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Allyson Beauregard
OUTAOUAIS – During an emergency meeting in Chelsea, November 25, the Outaouais Warden’s Table (OWT) unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the provincial government to urgently implement transitional measures to ensure the survival of forestry operations in the region. read more »
Danielle Newman leaves the MRC
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 1:57pm
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Allyson Beauregard
MRC PONTIAC – The MRC Pontiac announced on November 22 that Danielle Newman, their Director of Economic Development, will be leaving her position as of January 10, 2020, just over a year after she was hired.
Newman cited personal reasons for leaving a function she said she continues to feel passionate about. read more »
Bristol council meeting - Emergency Preparedness plan adopted; Norway Bay beach project progresses
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 1:56pm
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Deborah Powell
BRISTOL – The Bristol monthly council meeting on November 4 began with a briefing from the Shawville Lions Club about plans to install an elevator at their Lions Hall to improve accessibility. Council agreed to provide a letter of support and will consider a financial contribution when developing the municipal budget. read more »
Ottawa River management authorities face public - Severe flooding unavoidable say authorities
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 2:04pm
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Presumed consent the new norm - Fortin calls for revamped organ donation system
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 2:03pm
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Pontiac Chamber of Commerce AGM - President Mireille Alary steps down; Chamber looks for new board members
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Lynne Lavery
SHAWVILE – The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce’s (PCC) annual general meeting was held November 14 at the Little Red Wagon Winery. Twenty-one members of the association, including board members, attended. The setting was one of a holiday party, with Simon Clarke’s “Touch of Class” playing music and buffet-style food served. read more »
Pontiac Community Hospital obstetrics woes escalate - Two doctors jump ship amid province-wide nurse shortage
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 2:02pm
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“We were hoping it would go further” – MNA André Fortin - Québec recognizes Outaouais’ under-funding
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Allyson Beauregard
OUTAOUAIS – On October 30, Québec’s national assembly unanimously passed read more »