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Flight cancelled during the pandemic: a class action lawsuit could lead to compensation
Hundreds of thousands of Quebec travellers could eventually receive compensation as part of a class action lawsuit against Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet, Sunwing, and their respective tour operators for flights cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit, authorized by the Quebec Court of Appeal in 2024 and upheld in 2025 after the Supreme Court […]
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The Pontiac International Women’s Film Festival returns from August 7th to 9th
The Pontiac International Women’s Film Festival (FICFP) will hold its third edition from August 7th to 9th, 2026, at the Cinéma Lyn in Fort-Coulonge and at Pont Blanc Beach in Mansfield. The program will feature 12 feature and short films directed by women from Quebec and beyond, showcasing the diversity of perspectives and talents in […]
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UQO Health Hub: The PLQ welcomes the investment, but denounces a delay that has “become untenable” in the Outaouais region
The Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) welcomes the announced investment for the creation of the UQO Health Hub, while criticizing the CAQ government for allowing the Outaouais region to fall significantly behind in post-secondary education. In a press release issued Monday, the party stated that the region continues to suffer from a shortage of college and […]
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Fishing derby in Île-du-Grand-Calumet
The Île-du-Grand-Calumet Group invites the public to participate in its Fishing Derby, which will take place on Saturday, August 8, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m. Participants can register in advance online or directly at the municipal wharf, located at 287 Chemin des Outaouais, where access to the […]
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Phare Ouest invites the public to its annual general meeting
The cultural organization Phare Ouest will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, July 15th, at 7:00 p.m. at Pont Blanc Beach, in the small bar located near the axe-throwing range. This event is an opportunity for citizens interested in the region’s cultural development to learn about the organization’s activities and get involved in its […]
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An artist from Pontiac selected for the Recycl’Art 2026 Biennial
Professional artist Michèle AimPée Parent, from Fort-Coulonge, has been selected to participate in the 2026 Recycl’Art Biennial, organized by the Centre d’art contemporain de l’Outaouais (CACO). The exhibition will be held from July 4th to August 30, 2026, at Parc du ruisseau de la Brasserie in Gatineau. For this event, the artist will present Résonances […]
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Recall of Thermos containers that can cause injuries
Health Canada and Canadian Thermos Products Inc. have issued a recall of three models of Thermos food containers due to a risk of serious injury. More than 1.2 million products sold in Canada are affected. The problem stems from the lid of some containers, which lacks a pressure-release mechanism. If food or beverages remain in […]
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Hydro-Québec offers free heat pumps to low-income households
Hydro-Québec has announced a new program that will allow 20,000 low-income households to receive a free Energy Star certified wall-mounted heat pump. This initiative is funded by Hydro-Québec, as well as by the governments of Quebec and Canada, which will invest $243 million through the Éconologis program. Eligible individuals must be homeowners or tenants, receive […]
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Adoption of the 2026‑2027 budget of the Hauts‑Bois‑de‑l’Outaouais School Service Center
The Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service Centre will hold a regular meeting on July 9th at 6:30 p.m. at 250 Chemin de la Chute in Mansfield-et-Pontefract to adopt its budget for the 2026-2027 school year. In accordance with section 278 of the Education Act, the public notice was published from Maniwaki on June 29th, 2026. This meeting […]
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Better recognize fraud through an information workshop
Citizens are invited to participate in a legal workshop on fraud, to be held on Thursday, July 9th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Mansfield–Fort-Coulonge Library. Led by lawyer Jade Barrière and social worker Anny Martel, this information session will help participants better understand the different forms of fraud, how they can fall […]
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