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Be vigilant with bonfires and fireworks As we approach Quebec’s National Holiday, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Canada Day, and the many summer festivities, SOPFEU (Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency) urges the public to exercise caution. Each year, approximately 60 forest fires are caused by improperly extinguished campfires, while fireworks are responsible for about three fires. […]

The vast majority of Quebec parents recognize the importance of co-parenting, but its implementation remains a daily challenge, according to a large-scale survey conducted by SOM among 2,817 parents living with at least one minor child. The results show that 95% of respondents believe it is important for co-parents to work together to care for […]

The Gatineau Comedy Festival will return to Place de la Cité from July 2nd to 4th, 2026, for three evenings of outdoor shows featuring renowned comedians, emerging artists, and new voices in Quebec comedy. The event, which has become a staple of the Outaouais summer cultural calendar, will once again feature an outdoor format, allowing […]

High school graduation rates continue to improve in the Outaouais region, according to the latest data from the school system, confirming a positive trend that began in recent years. In the region, a growing proportion of students are now obtaining their high school diploma (DES) on time or in subsequent years. This progress is part […]

Public broadcaster CBC will no longer air NHL games as part of Hockey Night in Canada starting with the 2026-27 season, ending a sub-licensing agreement with Rogers that had been in place since 2014. According to a joint statement from CBC and Rogers Sports & Media, the current agreement will end after the 2025-26 season […]

Quebec’s National Holiday, celebrated on June 24th, is governed by the National Holiday Act and is a statutory holiday, a day off with pay for all workers covered by provincial legislation. According to the Act, employees are entitled to mandatory compensation for this day, either in the form of a financial allowance or a paid […]

Francophone cultural organizations in minority settings are sounding the alarm about a potential decrease in federal funding for cultural infrastructure, fearing they will be disadvantaged in new grant programs. Meeting before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on June 9th, several representatives from the cultural sector expressed their concerns about the future of French-language creation […]

The traditional Youth Weekend for white-tailed deer hunting will return on October 31st and November 1st, 2026, in all hunting zones in Quebec where white-tailed deer hunting is permitted, with the exception of Anticosti Island. This event aims to introduce young hunters to supervised white-tailed deer hunting, allowing them to participate in a controlled and […]

The 2025 road safety report reveals a mixed picture in the Outaouais region: while the number of fatalities decreased, the total number of accidents and victims continued to rise. According to data released by the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), the region recorded 13 road deaths in 2025, a decrease compared to the […]

The Quebec band La Chicane will be performing at Place Notre-Dame on Friday, June 19th at 8 p.m. as part of the summer series Profite de l’été (Enjoy Summer). The free show promises an evening bringing together several generations of fans to enjoy the band’s greatest hits and new songs. Active since the late 1990s, […]