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The Connexions Resource Centre invites adults aged 55 and over, as well as caregivers, to a presentation on fire prevention and home safety. It will take place on Thursday, May 14th, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., at St. Paul’s Parish Hall in Shawville. In collaboration with the MRC Pontiac and the Sûreté du Québec, you […]
With the return of warm weather and the opening of pools, you might come across an unusual discovery in the water: the giant water bug, also known as the American toe-biter. This impressive insect, which can measure between 5 and 6.5 centimeters, has a flat, oval-shaped body and a rostrum—a kind of pointed beak used […]
Users of Bois-Franc Road and Lac Jim Road will need to be patient. A major washout has made the area completely impassable. The break is located at kilometer 54.8, near Rousseau Lake Creek, about one kilometer north of the Lac Cahill Road intersection. According to authorities, it is a major collapse approximately ten meters deep […]
Heritage will be in the spotlight on Saturday, May 23rd in Maniwaki, as the 27th Outaouais Heritage Fair takes place, organized by the Gatineau and Outaouais Heritage Network (RPGO), in collaboration with the Château Logue Corporation. The event will be held at the Hôtel Château Logue from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., under the honorary […]
Tomorrow, April 29th, a legal workshop on wills and last wishes will take place, organized by the Mansfield Library Committee in partnership with RAWQ. The activity has already generated strong interest in the community, but there are still a few places available for those interested in attending. The organizers invite residents to review the information […]
The Lyn Cinema in Fort-Coulonge will host an evening dedicated to local cinema on May 22nd at 7 p.m., as the Par-Court Pleins Écrans project presents a selection of short films created by emerging talents. For the occasion, the organization Phare Ouest invites the public to come discover these works, which highlight the creativity and […]
The Maison des arts littéraires de Gatineau is launching the third edition of “Bourgeons éclatés” (Bursting Buds), a free mini youth festival taking place on May 22nd and 23rd at the Centre culturel Jacques-Auger in the Hull sector. The event welcomes children aged 12 and under, accompanied by their families, with a rich and playful […]
Moisson Outaouais is launching its “Growing Together” expansion project, a major initiative aimed at better responding to the rising need for food security in the region. Moisson Outaouais reports that requests for food assistance have increased by 48% over the past four years, with more than 94,000 requests each month. This $6 million project will […]
The Connexions Resource Centre will be hosting a conference dedicated to nutrition and health for caregivers and seniors on May 28th in Shawville. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Paul Parish Hall, located on Main Street. It will feature registered dietitian France Ladouceur from the CISSS de […]
The municipality of Thorne is issuing a public notice regarding a fire ban currently in effect. As of April 27th, the fire danger index is considered extreme. The municipality reminds residents that this is an important call to remain vigilant at all times. In accordance with bylaw 271-2021, aimed at preventing fires within the territory […]