Residents launch fundraiser for techs
August 6, 2024
Local activism group Citizens of the Pontiac is hoping to raise $30,000 to pay Pontiac’s imaging technicians what the province isn’t and keep them from
Local activism group Citizens of the Pontiac is hoping to raise $30,000 to pay Pontiac’s imaging technicians what the province isn’t and keep them from
Why are radiation technologists working in the Shawville and Wakefield hospitals being offered a smaller bonus for staying put than has been offered to their
The union representing medical imaging technicians in the Outaouais has said five of the six full-time Pontiac technicians plan to leave their current jobs in
It’s very good news that Pontiac Hospital’s medical imaging technicians will receive an $18,000 pay bonus. Congratulations to everyone who made a big noise about
At least three techs still pursuing positions elsewhere The union representing medical imaging technicians in the Outaouais has confirmed three of the technicians currently working
There is opportunity here in the Pontiac. Beautiful landscapes. Natural resources. Wide open spaces. Welcoming communities. Smart people with great ideas. All within easy access
Three years ago Jessica Forgues as diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition she shares with Quebec singer Céline Dion.
The five medical imaging technicians who applied to positions in Gatineau and Ontario last month are unlikely to leave their jobs in the Pontiac until
A last-minute band-aid attempt to staunch the long-standing flow of staff from west Quebec hospitals to better-paying jobs in Ontario appears to be backfiring. It
News follows exclusion of staff at Pontiac, Wakefield hospitals from Outaouais bonuses Four of the six full-time medical imaging technicians working in the Pontiac have
Local activism group Citizens of the Pontiac is hoping to raise $30,000 to pay Pontiac’s imaging technicians what the province isn’t and keep them from leaving for higher paying jobs in early September.
Why are radiation technologists working in the Shawville and Wakefield hospitals being offered a smaller bonus for staying put than has been offered to their counterparts in other hospitals in the region? What is the basis of this discrimination? It
The union representing medical imaging technicians in the Outaouais has said five of the six full-time Pontiac technicians plan to leave their current jobs in the Pontiac by Sept. 9.
It’s very good news that Pontiac Hospital’s medical imaging technicians will receive an $18,000 pay bonus. Congratulations to everyone who made a big noise about the problem – hospital staff and administrators, doctors, citizen activists, mayors, the warden, and the
At least three techs still pursuing positions elsewhere The union representing medical imaging technicians in the Outaouais has confirmed three of the technicians currently working in the Pontiac who had recently applied to higher paying positions in Gatineau and Ontario
There is opportunity here in the Pontiac. Beautiful landscapes. Natural resources. Wide open spaces. Welcoming communities. Smart people with great ideas. All within easy access to major urban markets. What a great place to live, work and operate a business!
Three years ago Jessica Forgues as diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition she shares with Quebec singer Céline Dion.
The five medical imaging technicians who applied to positions in Gatineau and Ontario last month are unlikely to leave their jobs in the Pontiac until at least this fall, if they are successful in their applications. “We don’t know when
A last-minute band-aid attempt to staunch the long-standing flow of staff from west Quebec hospitals to better-paying jobs in Ontario appears to be backfiring. It started with a pay bonus offered to imaging technicians in Hull and Gatineau hospitals as
News follows exclusion of staff at Pontiac, Wakefield hospitals from Outaouais bonuses Four of the six full-time medical imaging technicians working in the Pontiac have applied to better paying jobs in Gatineau, while a fifth has possibly applied to a
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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