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A family tragedy occurred overnight Wednesday in the Kitigan Zibi Indigenous community near Maniwaki, in the Outaouais region. According to information confirmed by police, a 41-year-old man allegedly shot his two children, aged 10 and 12, before turning the weapon on himself. Authorities were called to a residence on Kichi Mikan Street shortly after 2 […]

A school outing took a dramatic turn Wednesday afternoon at the Vorlage Centre in Wakefield, in the Outaouais region. A minor was seriously injured at around 2 p.m. while getting off a ski lift, according to the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais Police Service. Authorities say the incident occurred as the victim was preparing to disembark from […]

To help strengthen the development of public recreation in rural communities, Loisir Sport Outaouais is offering free 90-minute training sessions this winter for municipal elected officials responsible for recreation in each of the Outaouais region’s rural MRCs. These evening sessions will allow participants to get to know one another and gain a clearer understanding of […]

The Pontiac Association for Leisure Activities for People with Intellectual Disabilities (ALPHI), in partnership with the Centre Serge Bélair and the Maison de la Famille du Pontiac in Fort-Coulonge, organized a day of activities followed by a traditional Christmas lunch on December 5. The event was made possible thanks to the generosity and outstanding efforts […]

The APCHQ Outaouais invites the public to the 38th edition of Expo Habitat Outaouais, taking place from February 13 to 15, 2026, at the Centre Slush Puppie. This event, a must-attend for construction, renovation, and design enthusiasts, will bring together more than 100 exhibitors and experts. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest […]

On Friday, February 6, the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais held a swearing-in ceremony for Mathias Morin and Samuel Martineau-Charles, the newest officers of the Public Security Service. The event took place at the Luskville Community Centre and was attended by colleagues, family members, friends, elected officials, citizens, and media representatives. This ceremony continues a new tradition […]

According to the latest Google data (December 2025), more than 40% of Android devices worldwide are now vulnerable to malware and spyware attacks. Unlike Apple’s closed ecosystem, Android is an open system, which makes it more exposed to security threats. Market fragmentation is significant: only recent versions (Android 13 to 16) continue to receive official […]

Bouffe Pontiac is inviting the community to participate in a new series of free community cooking classes called “From Pantry to Plate,” designed to help participants turn basic ingredients into tasty, nutritious, and budget-friendly meals. These hands-on workshops are particularly aimed at individuals who want to learn how to make the most of everyday foods, […]

Canadian Tire has pled guilty to 74 charges under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) following prosecution by the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP). The company must pay nearly $1.3 million in fines and fees—a total of $1,287,550—the highest penalty ever imposed to date, according to the Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC). […]