NEWS

The 3rd Annual Kendyl Smith-Trimm Caring for Kids CHEO Fundraiser will take place on September 12th at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex in Chapeau, bringing the community together to honour Kendyl’s memory and support children and families at CHEO. Kendyl was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in February 2022 and sadly passed away in August 2023 following an 18-month battle with cancer. Her mother, Cheryl Smith-Trimm, recently spoke with CHIP 101.9 about Kendyl’s story, her wish to help other sick children, and the legacy her family is working to continue […]

As part of Otter Lake’s 150th anniversary celebrations, residents are invited to an evening that promises to combine gastronomy, local history, and entertainment on Saturday, September 26th. The evening will begin with doors opening at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:00 p.m. The menu includes a harvest beef stew, creamy mashed potatoes, a fresh […]

Team Christine Fréchette wants to review how Quebec manages its forests and give more responsibility to the regions, particularly the Outaouais. The political party is proposing the creation of a Forest Pact bringing together the regions, the industry, workers, and First Nations. The goal is to find new ways to manage forest resources while maintaining […]

The housing crisis, recognized by Québec solidaire for many years, must be taken seriously everywhere in Quebec, but especially in Outaouais. Candidates from the five Outaouais constituencies are proposing clear commitments for the region. These measures are urgent since the City of Gatineau has the most expensive rents in the province and the rural areas […]

The Government of Canada has launched the 2026 Canada-wide consultations on official languages. An online questionnaire, accessible to all Canadians, is currently available. Provincial and territorial governments will also be consulted as part of this process. Between now and November 2026, several consultation activities are planned across the country, including in-person sessions, as well as […]

Hydro-Québec will open the doors of the Bryson Generating Station on September 26th, 2026, as part of the celebrations surrounding the 100th anniversary of the Gatineau–Outaouais generating stations. Residents of surrounding municipalities will have the opportunity to discover the facilities during a guided tour of the station. Activities for the whole family will also be […]

The incumbent Member of the National Assembly for Pontiac, Leader of the Official Opposition, and Liberal candidate André Fortin officially launched his election campaign Sunday in Aylmer, in the presence of party members and several Liberal candidates from the region. At the event, André Fortin and the Liberal candidate for Hull, Sacha Cannon, unveiled a […]

Gardening enthusiasts are invited to participate in a perennial plant exchange at the Thorne Farmers Market. The event aims to allow community gardeners to share, exchange, and give their plants a new lease on life. Participants are encouraged to bring any perennials they no longer need and leave with new plants for their gardens. According […]

The Municipality of Otter Lake is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary with the Otter Lake Harvest Festival, which will take place on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at the R.A. grounds, located at 394 Tessier Street. The festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. with several activities for children and adults. Outdoor games, a scavenger hunt, […]

After a particularly active start to the season in Quebec, the situation completely reversed over the past month. In August, SOPFEU recorded only 14 fires affecting 0.6 hectares (ha) of forest in intensive protection zones (IPZs), four times fewer than the average of the last ten years. The average for the same period was 59 […]