NEWS

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 12:36 p.m. local time, approximately 41 km north of Arnprior in Renfrew County. The tremor, which lasted about 5 seconds, was felt throughout the Pontiac region all the way to Maniwaki. According to initial data, the depth of the earthquake has not been […]

As part of the 2026 Quebec Intergenerational Week, Intergénérations Québec will host its flagship event, Forum en fête: Exploring Intergenerational Cohabitation, on May 14th at the Centre Québecor (Le Salésien) in Sherbrooke. From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., the event will highlight various intergenerational cohabitation initiatives while also recognizing the winners of the 2026 Intergenerational […]

Following the success of its first edition, the Banque Alimentaire Services Entraide (BASE) announces the return of its golf tournament, an event that combines fun, networking, and community engagement in support of an essential cause. This second edition, organized in collaboration with several partners, aims to further mobilize the business community and local residents to […]

The legislation governing employees’ vacation time sets out several rules regarding how leave is scheduled, taken, and paid, as well as conditions for deferral. The employer is responsible for determining employees’ vacation periods. However, they must inform each worker of their approved vacation dates at least four weeks in advance. Before going on vacation, the […]

The Government of Quebec is announcing an update to minimum wage rates that will take effect on May 1st, 2026, affecting several categories of workers, including general-rate employees, tipped workers, and agricultural pickers. The general minimum wage will increase to $16.60 per hour, compared to the current $16.10. This adjustment is part of Quebec’s annual […]

The community is invited to lace up their dancing shoes for a good cause at the “Danse ta vie” event, organized in support of the Alzheimer Society Outaouais. This festive and charitable evening will take place on Friday, May 29th at the Papineauville Community Centre. Open to everyone, the activity aims to bring together people […]

A total of $472,000 will be invested to support 26 artistic and literary projects across the Outaouais region, including some in the Pontiac MRC, several institutional partners have announced, including the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), the Quebec Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as well as the MRCs and the […]

In an economic context marked by the need for businesses to diversify their activities, the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA) will hold the 4th edition of the Franco-Ontarian Business Forum on April 30th at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Bringing together more than 150 entrepreneurs, public decision-makers, and experts, the event aims to […]

On the occasion of Mother’s Day, the Quyon Community Centre will host a festive buffet-style brunch on Sunday, May 10th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event promises a warm, family-friendly gathering to celebrate this special day dedicated to moms. Participants will be able to enjoy a variety of dishes served in a welcoming […]

Residents of Mansfield-et-Pontefract are advised that a planned power interruption will take place as part of network improvement work carried out by Hydro-Québec. The outage is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with an estimated duration of approximately 20 minutes. These works aim to improve the reliability and performance of […]