

Health care is like a battle, says local respiratory therapist
While many people found themselves as frontline workers during the pandemic, no one has been closer to the frontline as Respiratory Therapists (RTs). RTs are


While many people found themselves as frontline workers during the pandemic, no one has been closer to the frontline as Respiratory Therapists (RTs). RTs are


Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 13, 2022 Some pharmacies in the Pontiac were recently informed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services that the amount


Brett Thoms Quyon April 8, 2022 A petition to establish a sample collection service centre at the Quyon CLSC has been launched by Municipality of


Jeremy Morse Shawville April 6, 2022 In his 1962 song, Blowin’ in the Wind, Bob Dylan asked “How many years can a mountain exist before
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 06, 2022 Canada is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee marking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th anniversary on the throne. To mark
Brett Thoms Pontiac April 1, 2022 The council of the Municipality of Pontiac(MOP) is in the preliminary stages of exploring whether or not to apply
Physical activity has long been known to increase a person’s chances of living healthy well past retirement. The benefits of physical activity are numerous and
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 06, 2022 A month after the easing of mask mandates, the increased reports of COVID-19 cases have led provincial public health
Brett Thoms Pontiac April 4, 2022 Local representatives in the Pontiac at the municipal and the MRC level frequently hold meetings “in-camera”, which means the
Brett Thoms Pontiac April 1, 2022 With the arrival of spring, it’s a good time for people to survey their homes in order to get


While many people found themselves as frontline workers during the pandemic, no one has been closer to the frontline as Respiratory Therapists (RTs). RTs are medical professionals who deal with pulmonary (lung) issues and cardiovascular health. They’re trained to administer


Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 13, 2022 Some pharmacies in the Pontiac were recently informed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services that the amount paid to pharmacies for each COVID-19 vaccination would be reduced. This decision led some pharmacists


Brett Thoms Quyon April 8, 2022 A petition to establish a sample collection service centre at the Quyon CLSC has been launched by Municipality of Pontiac (MoP) resident Pat Lusk. As of now, patients in Quyon who require routine lab


Jeremy Morse Shawville April 6, 2022 In his 1962 song, Blowin’ in the Wind, Bob Dylan asked “How many years can a mountain exist before it’s washed to the sea?” Last Saturday, folk musician and geologist, Marc Audet, answered that
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 06, 2022 Canada is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee marking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th anniversary on the throne. To mark the historical milestone, MP Sophie Chatel is holding a contest honouring essential workers in the
Brett Thoms Pontiac April 1, 2022 The council of the Municipality of Pontiac(MOP) is in the preliminary stages of exploring whether or not to apply to the Government of Quebec to leave the MRC des Collines for the MRC Pontiac.
Physical activity has long been known to increase a person’s chances of living healthy well past retirement. The benefits of physical activity are numerous and include everything from a lower risk for overweight and obesity to improved mental health. Physical
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 06, 2022 A month after the easing of mask mandates, the increased reports of COVID-19 cases have led provincial public health officials to reassess and recommend the government to delay the lifting of mask mandates to
Brett Thoms Pontiac April 4, 2022 Local representatives in the Pontiac at the municipal and the MRC level frequently hold meetings “in-camera”, which means the public and the media are excluded from the meeting. At the last public meeting of
Brett Thoms Pontiac April 1, 2022 With the arrival of spring, it’s a good time for people to survey their homes in order to get an idea of what needs to be worked on. Ensuring your roof is in good
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