A group of about 20 people spent two afternoons last month sharing and unpacking their own ideas about what it means to die, and learning
As an increasing number of residents are turning to the food bank, donations are not keeping up with demand.
The province ordered all health networks to balance their budgets by March. How CISSSO will do so isn’t yet clear.
After growing up in Bristol, Isabelle Gagnon left home to become a chiropractor. Seven years later, with a shiny new doctorate in chiropractic from the
A recent initiative from Outaouais’ healthcare provider helps English Quebecers identify bilingual staff in hospitals that aren’t designated bilingual by the province.
The users’ committee responsible for advocating for the rights of residents accessing healthcare services in the Pontiac hosted its first annual general meeting (AGM) on
CISSSO’s Pontiac director Nicole Boucher-Larivière is hoping the package of financial incentives offered this summer to radiology technologists in the Pontiac will help attract more
Radiology technologists in four rural Outaouais hospitals, including the Pontiac Hospital in Shawville, will receive an additional $4,000 bonus, matching the $22,000 bonuses offered previously
The union representing the technologists has confirmed four of the six full-time workers at the Pontiac Hospital are still considering relocating for higher pay elsewhere.
Outaouais’ health and social service provider (CISSSO) has said none of the five Pontiac imaging technicians who have been offered higher paying positions in Gatineau
A group of about 20 people spent two afternoons last month sharing and unpacking their own ideas about what it means to die, and learning about the options available for alleviating suffering near the end of one’s life.
As an increasing number of residents are turning to the food bank, donations are not keeping up with demand.
The province ordered all health networks to balance their budgets by March. How CISSSO will do so isn’t yet clear.
After growing up in Bristol, Isabelle Gagnon left home to become a chiropractor. Seven years later, with a shiny new doctorate in chiropractic from the University of Québec at Trois-Rivières, she returned home to start her own business. Opened in
A recent initiative from Outaouais’ healthcare provider helps English Quebecers identify bilingual staff in hospitals that aren’t designated bilingual by the province.
The users’ committee responsible for advocating for the rights of residents accessing healthcare services in the Pontiac hosted its first annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday evening at the Shawville CLSC to update the public on what it has accomplished
CISSSO’s Pontiac director Nicole Boucher-Larivière is hoping the package of financial incentives offered this summer to radiology technologists in the Pontiac will help attract more applications to the region’s hospital. Last week, four radiology technologists were slated to leave their
Radiology technologists in four rural Outaouais hospitals, including the Pontiac Hospital in Shawville, will receive an additional $4,000 bonus, matching the $22,000 bonuses offered previously to technologists in Gatineau, Hull and Papineau hospitals, per an announcement by the union representing
The union representing the technologists has confirmed four of the six full-time workers at the Pontiac Hospital are still considering relocating for higher pay elsewhere.
Outaouais’ health and social service provider (CISSSO) has said none of the five Pontiac imaging technicians who have been offered higher paying positions in Gatineau and Papineau have confirmed with CISSSO they are in fact leaving their jobs. “The plans
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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