Author: Émilie Dionne
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ), in partnership with the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), is launching a new initiative aimed at improving road safety around school zones. The project focuses on Grade 1 and 2 students who walk between home and school. More than 3,000 children will receive a reflective cover designed to […]
Eligible Canadians receiving the GST credit will receive additional financial support to help cope with rising food prices. This measure, announced earlier this year by Prime Minister Mark Carney, aims to provide a one‑time payment equal to roughly half of the annual amount usually issued through the GST/HST credit. About 12 million Canadians are expected […]
People enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan have until June 1st to renew their membership in order to maintain their coverage for the 2026–2027 year. The current coverage will end on June 30th, 2026. The renewal process allows the federal government to verify whether participants still meet the eligibility criteria, particularly regarding family income […]
Low‑cost online shopping platforms Shein and Temu are becoming increasingly popular in Quebec. According to a recent survey conducted for the Quebec Retail Council, Quebec consumers are buying more frequently and spending more on these two platforms than before. Nearly 30% of respondents say they made a purchase on Temu in the past six months, […]
The Francophone Cultural Centre of Pembroke invites the community to celebrate St. John‑Baptist Day at a community dinner to be held on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at 303 James Street in Pembroke. This festive event is a wonderful opportunity to come together, share a good meal, and celebrate Francophone pride in a […]
For sale: Two ATV loading ramps in excellent condition. Ideal for a trailer or pickup truck—sturdy and ready to use. Asking price: $125 For more information, contact the seller at 819‑683‑3375.
The Municipality of Fort‑Coulonge wishes to inform residents that, based on the information received, street sweeping will begin on May 20th, 2026, in the afternoon. To help the crews responsible and ensure an efficient cleaning process, residents are asked to avoid parking their vehicles along the roadway for the duration of the work. The Municipality […]
The 30th edition of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raised $130 282.22 in the Outaouais region in support of Moisson Outaouais. Held from April 27th to May 3rd, the campaign also set a national record with more than 23.3 million dollars collected and donated to nearly 700 community organizations in Canada. In the Outaouais […]
The Municipality of L’Île‑du‑Grand‑Calumet is looking for a student to fill a seasonal worker position for summer 2026. This job will allow a young person to take part directly in maintaining and improving the community’s living environment. Main tasks: General maintenance and upkeep of green spaces Support for the roadwork team Monitoring the transfer site […]
The proposed merger of the Desjardins credit unions of Rivières de Pontiac, Haute-Gatineau, and Gracefield will ultimately not take place. After several weeks of discussions, the three boards of directors have decided to halt the process due to a lack of agreement on the terms of the new structure. As a result, no member vote […]