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The Outaouais Provincial Association of Independent Trappers (APTICO) will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cantley Multifunctional Community Centre, located at 6 Impasse des Étoiles. The public is invited to explore the evolution of trapping over the past fifty years. Visitors can meet the […]

Faced with the alarming decline of pollinators in North America, Nature-Action Québec is launching the Dandelion Challenge 2026. The goal: encourage municipalities, institutions, and businesses to delay lawn mowing until May to protect dandelions, a vital source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. Laëtitia Hoareau, Associate Communications Officer for Engagement and Impact at […]

The Fédération québécoise des Sociétés Alzheimer welcomes the provincial rollout of the SILVER Alert. This media alert system is designed to quickly mobilize the public when a vulnerable senior living with a major neurocognitive disorder goes missing. Broadcast through traditional media, social networks, and police websites, the alert will feature a distinctive logo to make […]

The 47th edition of the Outaouais Book Fair closed its doors with full rooms, happy faces, and piles of new books in the hands of visitors. For four days, the Palais des congrès and several partner venues in Gatineau buzzed with author meet-and-greets, readings, and literary activities. This year, the honorary chair was Dany Laferrière, […]

The Connexions Resource Centre will welcome Natasha Locke, a wellness and resilience educator, to lead a session on grief, loss, and role changes. This activity is intended for caregivers and seniors. The session will take place on Thursday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Campbell’s Bay Golden Age Club, located at […]

The Connexions Resource Centre invites families to enroll their children in Club Connect, an inclusive social club for school-aged children on the autism spectrum or with other support needs. Meetings will take place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates: January 10, February 14, March 14, and April 11, at […]

Adults aged 55 and over are invited to participate in the Integrated Dynamic Balance Program (IDBP), offered this spring in Shawville by the Connexions Resource Centre. Sessions will take place every Monday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., from March 16 to June 5, at the St-Paul Church Parish Hall, located at 530 […]

The Connexions Resource Centre is organizing a first aid workshop for caregivers and members of the 55+ community. The event will take place on Monday, March 9th, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the St-Paul Church Parish Hall, located at 530 Main Street, Shawville. This hands-on course, offered by MedCCO, McGill University, will teach […]

The 2026 Walk for Alzheimer’s invites the Outaouais community to come together on Sunday, May 31st, 2026, to support people living with neurocognitive disorders and their loved ones. Registrations are now open through the Zeffy platform. Walkers can form teams, wear distinctive colors, and share their experiences on social media. The gathering will take place […]

The Association de la construction du Québec (ACQ) is pleased to announce that the 2026 Camp des Métiers Construction tour will stop at the Centre de formation professionnelle des Portages-de-l’Outaouais (Asticou) on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, starting at 8:30 a.m. As the construction industry faces a significant labour shortage, many participants are […]