Quebec's transportation ministry has issued a mid-August deadline for a buyer to come forward to purchase the Deschênes Rapids ruins, or they'll be removed. Audrey Bureau believes the ministry isn't listening to local residents and businesses who have long campaigned to save the site. The Quebec government said a buyer for the ruins needs to come forward by mid-August, or they'll be torn down. The president of the Deschênes Residents Association, Howard Powles, expressed similar concerns about the Aug. 12 deadline. Ruins also dangerousAccording to the government's memo, however, the combination of the ruins and the fast currents make rescue operations at the Deschênes Rapids perilous for both Gatineau and Ottawa first responders.

Source: CBC News July 13, 2020 08:26 UTC