Author: Véronique Boulianne

The company Courges et cie will officially inaugurate its new Économusée® dedicated to market gardening, featuring squash and pumpkins, on Wednesday, September 9th, in Gatineau. The event will mark the opening of this new “Artisans at Work” experience, the second of its kind in the Outaouais region. Starting at 2 p.m., visitors and media representatives […]

Ottawa is getting ready for an extraordinary night! As part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations, Nuit Blanche Ottawa returns on Saturday, September 26th, for a full night dedicated to art, light, technology, and culture. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., the ByWard Market and more than 18 locations across the capital will be transformed into […]

As summer draws to a close, the Alzheimer Society of Outaouais is launching a new season with a diverse program designed for people living with neurocognitive disorders, as well as their families and caregivers. Throughout the fall, several activities will be offered, including support groups, caregiver circles, training sessions, conferences, and cognitive stimulation and wellness […]

To mark World Alzheimer’s Day, the Alzheimer Society of Outaouais is opening its doors to the public on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026. The public is invited to discover the services and resources offered, meet the team, and talk with people who provide daily support to individuals living with neurocognitive disorders and their families. Two presentations […]

The Mansfield-et-Pontefract Fire Department now has a brand-new, state-of-the-art water rescue boat. The new vessel will allow firefighters to respond more quickly and efficiently to emergencies on the river and other waterways in the area. The boat is equipped with a thermal imaging camera capable of detecting a person more than one kilometre away, as […]

The Native Alliance invites families to celebrate Halloween at a special children’s party on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, in Otter Lake. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 394 Tessier Road. Young participants are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join in the fun for a family-friendly Halloween […]

With forest and vegetation fires posing an increased risk to communities near wooded areas, SOPFEU is launching an awareness campaign to help homeowners better protect their residences and cottages. The organization reminds the public that several simple and inexpensive measures can reduce the vulnerability of buildings to flames, sparks, and embers carried by the wind […]

The Outaouais Book Fair and the Outaouais BIBLIO Network invite cycling and literature enthusiasts to participate in a brand-new activity on September 19th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: the Authors’ Bike Route. Participants will cycle the Log Drivers’ Bike Route between Blue Sea and Messines, enjoying the scenery of Blue Sea Lake and several […]

As the 2026 provincial elections approach, five candidates from the parties represented in the National Assembly of Quebec will meet on September 9th in Gatineau for the Outaouais Debate. Organized jointly by Culture Outaouais, Le Droit, the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), and the Observatoire du développement de l’Outaouais (ODO), the event will take […]