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A citizen movement is taking shape in our community. A group of residents is mobilizing to preserve a valuable business at the heart of our town: Café Downtown. Since opening in 2021, Café Downtown has become much more than just a restaurant. It’s a meeting place, a space for exchange, and a cultural hub. People […]

The organization Phare Ouest invites the community to their next feature film screening, taking place on March 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Maison culturelle George Bryson in Mansfield. The film being presented is directed by Nathalie Saint-Pierre. Here are the details from Louis Harvey of Phare Ouest: Meanwhile, the Festival Plein Écran will hit […]

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has obtained a patent for an artificial intelligence system capable of simulating users after their death or prolonged absence. The idea: to allow your profile to continue posting, liking, and replying to messages as if you were still online. To create this “digital clone,” the AI […]

The Fédération québécoise des Sociétés Alzheimer welcomes the provincial rollout of the SILVER Alert. This media alert system is designed to quickly mobilize the public when a vulnerable senior living with a major neurocognitive disorder goes missing. Broadcast through traditional media, social networks, and police websites, the alert will feature a distinctive logo to make […]

Comptoir Saint-Pierre is celebrating 50 years of service today to families, individuals, and children in vulnerable situations in the Pontiac region. Founded in 1975, Comptoir Saint-Pierre’s mission is to meet the essential needs of the population — a mission that remains more relevant than ever in the current economic climate. Over the decades, the organization […]

On Friday, February 6, the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais held a swearing-in ceremony for Mathias Morin and Samuel Martineau-Charles, the newest officers of the Public Security Service. The event took place at the Luskville Community Centre and was attended by colleagues, family members, friends, elected officials, citizens, and media representatives. This ceremony continues a new tradition […]

During the holiday season, the Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract held its traditional outdoor decorations contest and invited all residents to take part. Along the way, a change was made to how the contest was conducted. The municipality had received an invitation from The Equity newspaper to publish photos of the participants’ displays and allow its subscribers […]

The MRC of Pontiac is inviting residents aged 50 and over to take part in a survey as part of the Age-Friendly Municipality (MADA) initiative. This approach aims to adapt living environments across the region to make them inclusive, safe, and supportive of the well-being of seniors, while encouraging social and intergenerational participation. According to […]

Starting in 2026, Quebec will introduce new rules to govern how rent increases are calculated, marking a major reform—the first in nearly 40 years. The government’s goal is to simplify a method long considered complex, make increases more predictable, and prevent sudden hikes that are difficult for tenants to absorb. Until recently, the calculation was […]

In the Outaouais region, inflation, rapidly rising rents, and higher food prices are placing increasing pressure on many households. This reality is clearly reflected in the demand for food assistance, which has reached record levels across the region. According to recent data, Moisson Outaouais and its network of partner organizations now respond to more than […]