Author: Émilie Dionne
Quebec’s National Holiday 2026 will have a particularly musical theme this year, featuring Les Louanges, Klô Pelgag, and Kinji00 at the major regional concert scheduled for June 23rd in the pedestrian zone on Laval Street in Gatineau. More than twenty official events are planned across the region to mark this 192nd edition of the National […]
The Parents’ Participation Organization (OPP) of the Écoles des Petits-Ponts, Poupore and St-Pierre campuses, is continuing its fundraising campaign with its 50/50 raffle, as only a limited number of tickets remain out of the 500 put up for sale. Each ticket costs $20, and if all tickets are sold, the winner will take home $5,000. […]
Wildlife officers from Maniwaki and Mont-Laurier put an end to an individual’s poaching activities in the Messines area, following a thorough investigation conducted with the assistance of a dog handler. The operation revealed several violations related to illegal hunting, including hunting white-tailed deer at night and during the closed season, illegal possession of white-tailed deer, […]
The Kidney Foundation is officially launching the 2026 Kidney Walk, a major fundraising campaign that will take place from May to October in several regions across Quebec. More than 20 walks are planned, bringing together thousands of participants, volunteers, and donors in the fight against kidney disease. This year, the Quebec chapter of the Kidney […]
The Common Front for the Arts condemns the Quebec government’s decision to consolidate several initiatives dedicated to culture in schools into a broader budget allocation, a move it views as concerning for young people’s access to culture and literacy. The programs “Culture in Schools,” “School Field Trips to Cultural Sites,” and “Acquisition of Literary and […]
The media habits of young Quebecers continue to evolve, and one trend in particular is drawing attention: adults aged 18 to 34 primarily consume English-language content on digital platforms. According to data published by the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF), approximately 65% of young Quebecers in this age group primarily watch audiovisual content […]
The Cœur-des-Vallées Support Staff Union is sounding the alarm over a worrying rise in violence in schools. According to an internal survey, 62% of its members report having experienced physical violence in the course of their work—a rate considered twice as high as the provincial average. The testimonies collected describe serious situations: biting, death threats, […]
The list of Quebec’s worst roads is back, confirming a reality well known to drivers in the Outaouais region: the condition of the road network remains a cause for concern. According to the “Worst Roads 2026” campaign, more than 6,700 votes were cast this year—more than double the turnout in 2025. Unfortunately, the Outaouais region […]
May 18th marks National Patriots’ Day, a recognized provincial holiday in Quebec. On this occasion, eligible employees are entitled to paid time off, in accordance with current labor regulations. National Patriots’ Day is a provincial holiday. In most cases, eligible employees are therefore entitled to paid time off. Eligibility requirements may vary, however, depending on […]
Starting June 8th, 2026, workers in the arboriculture and tree-trimming sector will be required to hold a mandatory certification to perform their duties. This measure aims to provide greater oversight of practices and enhance safety, particularly during work near electrical and telecommunications networks. Under the new rules, workers will be able to obtain this certification […]