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MTQ funds eleven local projects

Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 1:32pm
Added: Wed, 04/10/2019 - 1:32pm

Allyson Beauregard

MRC PONTIAC & PONTIAC – On March 11, the provincial government unveiled the road work projects that will be completed by the Ministry of Transport from 2019-2021. In the Outaouais, the investment totals $160,245,000 over the next three years.
From 2019-2020, there will be preparation work done for the following read more »

Federal budget - Little for community newspapers, but promises of 100% internet access by 2030

Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 1:32pm
Added: Wed, 04/10/2019 - 1:32pm

Allyson Beauregard

The 2019 budget, dubbed “Investing in the Middle Class” was delivered March 19 by Finance Minister Bill Morneau. According to Pontiac MP Will Amos, the budget is filled with great news for his riding and contains “a range of interesting measures to help the middle class, youth, and seniors.” read more »

Managing the elements: snow, ice and water

Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 1:31pm
Added: Wed, 04/10/2019 - 1:31pm

Darlene Pashak

MRC PONTIAC & PONTIAC – News of salt shortages and price increases (nearly 40% compared to the usual 5% per year) reported in nearby Renfrew County prompted The Journal to contact local municipalities regarding the impact of this winter on snow removal
budgets as well as preparation for spring flooding. read more »

Big-brains in the Pontiac

Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 1:30pm
Added: Wed, 04/10/2019 - 1:30pm

Dispatches from the 148 by Fred Ryan

Years ago, the then-chief of Canada Manpower in Campbell’s Bay expressed his surprise at the number of PhDs in the Pontiac. His comment was something like, “there are more brains here per square kilometre than most cities in Canada!” Not our usual image. read more »

Burying asbestos - MRC supports landfill project

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 11:54am
Added: Wed, 03/27/2019 - 11:54am

Allyson Beauregard

LITCHFIELD – The MRC Pontiac and Litchfield council recently resolved to send read more »

Service interruptions will increase, says Shawville surgeon

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 11:53am
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Allyson Beauregard

SHAWVILLE – From 8 am until 6 pm on March 3, the Pontiac Community Hospital (PCH) experienced an interruption of service when a general surgeon wasn't available for on-call duty. Emergencies were directed to Gatineau or Hull.
While the PCH has only had two short surgery interruptions since August 2018, read more »

MRC meeting - Livewell grant revived; PPJ free-for-all?

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 11:52am
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Allyson Beauregard

CAMPBELL'S BAY – The monthly Council of Mayors (CoM) meeting was held at the MRC headquarters, March 20. Audited financial reports were presented for both the MRC Pontiac and TNO, which ended the year with $5,845 and $3,800 surpluses respectively, bringing their accumulated surpluses to $671,782 and $543,877. read more »

Too soon to get excited? Nine new K4 classes

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 11:52am
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Allyson Beauregard

MRC PONTIAC & PONTIAC – At the beginning of March, the province announced that 34 new prekindergarten (K4) classes will open in the Outaouais this coming school year. Of these, seven are located in the MRC Pontiac and two in the Municipality of Pontiac. read more »

Pontiac council report - Public questions spending and composting

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 11:51am
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Mo Laidlaw

MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC - Over 20 residents attended the regular Pontiac council meeting, March 12 at the Luskville Community Centre. read more »

Further delays extend - Quyon Community Centre opening

Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 10:20pm
Added: Wed, 03/13/2019 - 10:20pm

Allyson Beauregard

MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC – Nearly 18 months after the construction of Quyon's new community centre began, the building still isn't quite ready to open its doors. After an inspection of the building a few weeks ago, the municipality pinpointed several problems that need to be fixed. read more »