Author: Eric O'Brien

CSSHBO Marks National School Support Staff Week The Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service Centre (CSSHBO) is proud to recognize National School Support Staff Week, taking place from September 21 to 27, 2025. “This week is an opportunity to acknowledge the essential contribution of these dedicated individuals, whose daily commitment supports the success and well-being of our students. […]

Every year, thousands of Canadian households keep unused or expired medications in kitchen cupboards, bathroom drawers, or on bedside tables — places where curious children and teenagers can easily find them. The organization Substance (formerly Drug Free Kids Canada) is launching Prevention Starts at Home — an initiative encouraging Quebec families to return their unused […]

Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel Welcomes Creation of “Maisons Canada” Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel has welcomed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement of Maisons Canada, a new federal agency dedicated to large-scale construction of affordable housing. Chatel noted that “too often, our communities see projects stalled by an administrative burden that slows the delivery […]

Three weeks after CHIP 101.9 revealed the presence of bats inside the Campbell’s Bay Courthouse, the station has received an official response. On August 28, CHIP 101.9 published a photo showing bats in the courthouse. After seeking answers from the ministry, the Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI) responded in an email dated September 17. The […]

Moisson Outaouais is proud to announce the resounding success of the 13th edition of Loto-Moisson, a fundraising campaign that, once again this year, united local residents and businesses around a vital cause: the fight against hunger. Loto-Moisson 2025 concluded with a memorable triumph at its closing night. The exceptional engagement of the community and its […]

The Draveurs Century 21 Élite Recreation Centre in Fort-Coulonge is currently continuing with the replacement of its rink boards. Thanks to a donation from CHIP, provided through the Chase the Ace fund, the work is progressing as planned. Christine Bourque, Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Draveurs Century 21 Élite Recreation Centre in […]

Grade 7 students in Isabelle Nadeau’s class at École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC) have launched a francophone music playlist project with their teacher. The goal is to discover new artists and new francophone music to broaden their horizons and promote the French language. Teacher Isabelle Nadeau explains the project: The school year has only just begun, […]

The team at Gatineau’s Salle Odyssée at the Maison de la Culture has been nominated in the “Performance Venue of the Year” category for the upcoming ADISQ Gala. This marks the seventh consecutive year the venue has been nominated in this category, bringing its total ADISQ nominations to 38. In addition, twelve Félix awards proudly […]

This Thursday, September 18, the 2025 Outaouais Health Forum will take place, presented by Action Santé Outaouais and several other health organizations in the region. Health professionals from across the Outaouais, including representatives from the Pontiac, are invited to the Maison du Citoyen in Gatineau starting at 9:30 a.m. to discuss solutions for healthcare in […]