Author: Eric O'Brien
At the beginning of summer, a major milestone was reached in the realization of the Grand Museum project. The MRO (Musée régional de l’Outaouais) submitted the Functional and Technical Program (FTP) of the Grand Museum—a document of over a thousand pages—to the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications. This document forms the foundation for the […]
Spending time outdoors is great for both physical and mental health. It’s also more accessible than you might think, thanks to the Accès nature program launched by the Quebec Regional Parks (Parcs régionaux du Québec, Parq). Until March 31, 2026, more than thirty-five regional parks across the province are offering free online access through Accès […]
October marks Pedestrian Month. On this occasion, CAA-Québec is calling for vigilance and solidarity on our roads. Every day, thousands of pedestrians share public spaces with drivers, cyclists, and operators of heavy vehicles. It is our collective responsibility to ensure their safety. Drivers and cyclists are reminded to pay close attention to pedestrian crossing signals, […]
Convinced that art is a powerful means of inspiring action, the artists of the Gatineau Visual Arts Group are presenting the exhibition “Forces of Nature.” The show features works that invite viewers to see, reflect on, and feel the strength, beauty, and fragility of nature. Roch Courcy from the City of Gatineau’s Communications Department provides the […]
Following Pierre Cyr’s candidacy, residents of Fort-Coulonge will have another option for mayor. Outgoing councillor Philippe Ouellet has submitted his candidacy, seeking the support of voters in the upcoming November 2 municipal election. Mr. Ouellet was first elected as a municipal councillor for the village of Fort-Coulonge. Candidates have until Friday, October 3, at 4:30 […]
As announced earlier this week by CHIP 101.9, the outgoing mayor of L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Jean-Louis Corriveau, has filed his candidacy for a new term as the municipality’s mayor. If elected, this would be Mr. Corriveau’s second term, following his victory in the 2021 municipal election. Former mayor Serge Newberry has also entered the race, running for […]
In the lead-up to the municipal elections on November 2, the team at the Observatoire asked: what do families expect from their municipality? To find out, they surveyed parents of young children across Quebec to better understand their needs and concerns. The result: insightful data, paired with numerous inspiring municipal initiatives aimed at better supporting […]
The City of Gatineau has launched a call for proposals to visual artists and artisans from the Outaouais and Pontiac for the group exhibition Utopias for Tomorrow. The exhibition will be presented from September 10 to October 23, 2026, at Galerie Montcalm. The goal of this call is to showcase works that, in the context […]
The dry autumn weather has prompted a public safety measure in the region. Following recent meetings between fire chiefs and the Fire Safety Committee (CSI), a regional ban on all types of fires has been in effect across the entire Pontiac Regional County Municipality (MRC) since yesterday, October 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., in accordance […]
With roughly 48 hours remaining before the close of the candidate registration period for the November 2 municipal elections, nearly twenty positions in the MRC Pontiac remain unclaimed. This includes openings in L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Bryson, Portage-du-Fort, as well as Rapides-des-Joachim and Litchfield. Interested individuals have until Friday at 4:30 p.m. to submit their candidacy. If the […]