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The Sûreté du Québec (SQ), together with its partners, has launched the Coordinated National Operation on Preventing Intimate Partner Violence (ONCP VPI). Although the initiative spans 12 days, the main operation is taking place this Wednesday, November 26. The event is part of the 12 Days of Action Against Violence Toward Women and Girls. Across […]
Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais is launching a Christmas contest to help people discover the joy of digital reading. Prize: a Kobo Libra 2 e-reader! To enter, simply leave a comment under the contest post on the Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais Facebook page. Stéphanie Bellemarre from Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais provides more details: The draw will […]
Moisson Outaouais has launched its 2025 Holiday Campaign with a goal of $650,000 to support its 51 member organizations—including several in the Pontiac region—that assist vulnerable households. The funds will help prepare 18,000 meals and Christmas boxes, ensuring sufficient supplies during the coldest months of the year. Marie-Pier Chaput, Communications Director at Moisson Outaouais, provides […]
The Alzheimer Society of Outaouais is organizing a free conference to help caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other neurocognitive disorders better prepare for the holiday season. The goal is to provide practical advice on adapting traditions, reducing fatigue, and preserving the joy of celebrations, while respecting the pace and needs of the […]
Black Friday has become a highly anticipated tradition for shoppers looking to take advantage of exceptional pre-holiday deals. However, it is also a time when online fraud and scams increase, requiring consumers to stay especially vigilant. To protect yourself, it is important to take your time before making a purchase. Even if offers appear to […]
The Carrefour jeunesse emploi (CJE) de l’Outaouais proudly unveiled its 2025 Entrepreneur Cohort on Thursday, November 20, as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. This 14th edition highlighted the inspiring journeys of eight entrepreneurs who launched seven new businesses, supported by the personalized guidance offered by the CJE de l’Outaouais team. Each year, the organization supports […]
Each year, from October 1 to 31, the Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais holds its “Subscriber Hunt” contest. For every borrowed item—whether a print or digital document, book, magazine, video game, DVD, board game, and more—at any member library of the Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais or through its digital platforms, library members are entered for a […]
The spiny water flea, Bythotrephes longimanus, is a small zooplankton crustacean native to Central Europe and the Caspian Sea basin. This aquatic invader measures between 1 and 1.5 cm, with its barbed tail making up more than half of its total length. It was first detected in Québec in 2015 in the Haut-Richelieu area, and […]
Operation Red Nose will not be offered in the Outaouais this year due to the absence of a local organization to oversee the program. The Pat Burns Foundation, which previously operated the service, was unable to continue, and no other organization stepped in to take over. As a result, activities in the region will be […]