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July 23, 2026

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André Fortin

Two new cell towers slated for Pontiac

Last week the Quebec government announced the next phase of their “Opération Cellulaire” program, including two new cell towers for the Pontiac region. In Quebec’s

New spa opens

Several dignitaries were on hand Friday afternoon to celebrate the opening of a new health and wellness centre in Mansfield-et-Pontefract.  Christine Landry, owner of Harmonie

Fortin secures fourth QLP nomination

Pontiac MNA André Fortin was joined by Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon on Saturday for Fortin’s official nomination

Your province this week – April 14

New Gatineau hospital site purchased, Fortin not convinced Last Tuesday, the CAQ representatives for the Outaouais announced the purchase of the Asticou Centre property for

Your province this week – April 7

OB/GYN clinics closing in Quebec, association blames administrative expenses A lack of agreement between the Quebec government and the province’s specialist physicians is causing obstetrics

Officials break ground for new daycare

An official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the new daycare on Isabella Ave. in Shawville on July 15 with several elected officials and daycare staff present.  The opening of the new centre de la petite enfance (CPE),

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Two new cell towers slated for Pontiac

Last week the Quebec government announced the next phase of their “Opération Cellulaire” program, including two new cell towers for the Pontiac region. In Quebec’s initial two phases of improvements to the province’s cell coverage, only one tower had been

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Fortin discusses QLP’s French plan, election 

Pontiac MNA André Fortin spoke with THE EQUITY last week for a recap of the recent parliamentary sitting, and to discuss his party’s new French-language plan and the upcoming provincial election.  This National Assembly session, which ended on June 12,

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New spa opens

Several dignitaries were on hand Friday afternoon to celebrate the opening of a new health and wellness centre in Mansfield-et-Pontefract.  Christine Landry, owner of Harmonie Haven, said that she would be offering a host of new health and wellness services

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Fortin secures fourth QLP nomination

Pontiac MNA André Fortin was joined by Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon on Saturday for Fortin’s official nomination as the party’s candidate in the upcoming provincial election.

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Your province this week – April 14

New Gatineau hospital site purchased, Fortin not convinced Last Tuesday, the CAQ representatives for the Outaouais announced the purchase of the Asticou Centre property for the future site of the new hospital they promised in their 2018 election campaign. The

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Your province this week – April 7

OB/GYN clinics closing in Quebec, association blames administrative expenses A lack of agreement between the Quebec government and the province’s specialist physicians is causing obstetrics and gynecology clinics to close in the province, La Presse Canadienne reports, including six last

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