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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 […]

Le Comptoir St-Pierre in Fort-Coulonge is inviting the entire community to its huge sale of second-hand items at their shop on Chemin de la Chute in Mansfield on December 22. A wide variety of items will be available for a small donation. Liane Fortin from Le Comptoir St-Pierre provides all the details: Le Comptoir St-Pierre’s […]

Parc Oméga continues to promote Québec well beyond its borders. Located in Montebello, in the Outaouais region, the wildlife park has stood out this year on the international tourism scene, earning six excellence awards and two certificates of merit recognizing the quality of its management, its immersive visitor experiences, and its commitment to wildlife protection. […]