Author: Émilie Dionne

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the 2026 Lumberjack Festival, taking place October 3rd and 4th at Chutes Coulonge in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. The festivities will kick off on Saturday, October 3rd, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a concert and a bar. On Sunday, the day will begin at 9 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Visitors […]

The Pontiac community is mourning the death of Monsignor Douglas Bridge, a longtime priest of the Diocese of Pembroke who died peacefully on September 14th at the age of 85. Monsignor Bridge served as a priest for 62 years and was well known throughout the Pontiac, where he dedicated much of his career to local […]

As part of Otter Lake’s 150th anniversary celebrations, a special evening is being offered to residents and visitors, featuring a harvest supper and a trivia night dedicated to Otter Lake’s history and community. The event will take place on September 26th. The menu includes harvest beef stew, creamy mashed potatoes, garden salad, a bread roll […]

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in the music industry. According to an analysis by the SubmitHub platform of over one million songs released in July 2026, nearly 40% of the tracks analyzed showed signs of AI use. Specifically, 23.2% of the songs were found to be entirely generated by artificial intelligence, while […]

The SOPFEU (Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency) reminds the public that the arrival of autumn does not mean the end of the risk of forest and vegetation fires. Every year, fall activities such as closing up cottages, hunting, and burning fallen leaves are responsible for approximately 40 fires. With the falling leaves, vegetation quickly becomes […]

A long-standing Gatineau notary firm is entering a new chapter with a new name. Gagné Isabelle Patry Laflamme & Associés / PME INTER Notaires Gatineau announced Tuesday that it is officially becoming Gagné Isabelle, société juridique. The firm, which was founded in 1976, says the rebranding reflects its growth and plans to expand its team […]

For the 48th year, CALAS Outaouais activists are inviting the public to participate in the “Street, Night, Women Without Fear” march, which will take place this Thursday, September 17th. The gathering and departure on the Quebec side will be at 6:00 p.m. at Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau, in front of the Maurice Richard statue. This […]

Summer 2026 is drawing to a close, and the initial results are very encouraging for tourism in the National Capital Region. In the Outaouais region, overnight stays in accommodation establishments increased by 9.1% between May and July, compared to the same period last year. And according to a survey by Tourisme Outaouais, 87% of tourism […]

Thanksgiving is approaching, and this year it will be celebrated on Monday, October 12th. The CNESST reminds everyone that part-time workers are also entitled to statutory holidays, under certain conditions. Working only a few hours or a few days a week does not automatically mean losing your right to holiday pay. However, the specific arrangements […]