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IMPORTANT NOTICE - RABIES CASES IN HINCHINBROOKE

The Municipality of Hinchinbrooke informs its citizens that the first case of rabies has been detected within its territory.
If you come across a raccoon or any other animal that seems suspicious, do not try to approach or handle it.
We encourage citizens to report any raccoons, skunks, and foxes that are:
• dead
• disoriented
• injured
• abnormally agressive
• paralysed
 
 
Report any of these situations:
• By filling out the online form
• By calling 1 877 346-6763 ( Monday to Friday 8:30 to 16:30).
 

Useful links regarding rabies surveillance and control operations affecting the Montérégie region:

IMPORTANT : Do not displace wild animals

Please note that it is currently prohibited to transport (relocate, move) a live raccoon, skunk, fox, or coyote (e.g., in a cage). This measure aims to limit the risk of spreading rabies by transporting an infected animal that appears healthy. This prohibition also applies to transporting an injured or orphaned animal to a shelter. Therefore, if such an animal is captured, it must be released (it can be removed from a building if necessary). In the case of a nuisance animal, if all measures have been taken to prevent damage to property, but without success, it may be euthanized without specific authorization. Here is a fact sheet outlining a possible euthanasia method. This prohibition will be extended beyond August 6; further information will be provided shortly.

Your vigilance helps protect everyone’s health and safety. Thank you for your cooperation!

Manual distribution

Manual distrubution of vaccination capsules took place in Monteregie from April 27th to the 8th of May 2026. The operation covered close to 2500 km2 across 55 municipalities. 206 vaccine capsules were distributed.

Further targeted operations will take place in July and August in certain higher-risk areas of the enhanced surveillance zone.

The capsules were placed near wooded areas, waterways, around fields, agricultural facilities and abandoned buildings, and near garbage bins.

Capsule containing vaccine against rabies

The Government of Quebec has passed Bill 96 which stipulates that any municipality in Quebec (except one that has official bilingual status) must communicate exclusively in French with its citizens. The only exceptions to this law are that we can publish in French and English when it comes to public health, public safety and tourism services.

Furthermore, with exception of subjects related to public health, public safety and tourism services, this content is reserved for persons covered by the exceptions provided by the Charter of the French Language. [Reference: c-11 — Charter of the French Language (gouv.qc.ca)]

Who can view the content of a page with this consultation notice?

  • Persons declared eligible to receive instruction in English – article 22.2, par. 1, and article 22.3, par. 1, par. 2 (a)
  • Aboriginals – section 22.3, par. 2(b) and section 95
  • Immigrants for six months or less – article 22.3, par. 1, par. 2 (c).
  • Persons who corresponded only in English with the Administration before May 13, 2021 – article 22.2, para. 2
  • Individuals living outside Quebec – article 22.3, par. 2 (d)
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