A new cannabis‑detection device that analyzes breath samples is now available in Quebec. The test, called the Cannabix Marijuana Breath Test, works similarly to a breathalyzer but is designed to detect THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis. This test can identify consumption that occurred within the previous few hours—up to about four hours—a period […]

The BiblioCLUB, an initiative of the Quebec Public Libraries Association, is back for a second summer edition under the theme “Mysteries and Investigations.” After reaching more than 14,000 children aged 3 to 12 last summer, the program is expanding this year to include teenagers, with activities specially designed for them. The goal is to make […]

Fans of humor and creativity are invited to attend the big Improvisation Tournament at Sieur‑de‑Coulonge High School, taking place on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the school’s Agora. For the occasion, students from the improvisation program will take the stage to face off against school staff in a series of matches filled […]

Eligible Canadians receiving the GST credit will receive additional financial support to help cope with rising food prices. This measure, announced earlier this year by Prime Minister Mark Carney, aims to provide a one‑time payment equal to roughly half of the annual amount usually issued through the GST/HST credit. About 12 million Canadians are expected […]

People enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan have until June 1st to renew their membership in order to maintain their coverage for the 2026–2027 year. The current coverage will end on June 30th, 2026. The renewal process allows the federal government to verify whether participants still meet the eligibility criteria, particularly regarding family income […]

Low‑cost online shopping platforms Shein and Temu are becoming increasingly popular in Quebec. According to a recent survey conducted for the Quebec Retail Council, Quebec consumers are buying more frequently and spending more on these two platforms than before. Nearly 30% of respondents say they made a purchase on Temu in the past six months, […]

The 30th edition of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raised $130 282.22 in the Outaouais region in support of Moisson Outaouais. Held from April 27th to May 3rd, the campaign also set a national record with more than 23.3 million dollars collected and donated to nearly 700 community organizations in Canada. In the Outaouais […]

The proposed merger of the Desjardins credit unions of Rivières de Pontiac, Haute-Gatineau, and Gracefield will ultimately not take place. After several weeks of discussions, the three boards of directors have decided to halt the process due to a lack of agreement on the terms of the new structure. As a result, no member vote […]