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The Quebec Public Libraries Association is launching the 2026 edition of its travel guide Hit the Road… to Public Libraries, an initiative that invites people to discover the province from a new perspective. The guide highlights more than 50 public libraries across Quebec and encourages residents to include these cultural spaces in their summer getaways. […]

From June 5th to 7th, 2026, Quebec will celebrate its annual Fishing Festival, giving residents the chance to enjoy a free and accessible outdoor activity. For these three days, fishing will be permitted without a licence in most bodies of water across the province, with the exception of Atlantic salmon fishing, which remains regulated. The […]

While many drivers consider it one of the most dangerous highways in Quebec, Highway 50 continues to raise concerns. With its long stretches of single‑lane roadway, risky passing maneuvers, and steadily increasing traffic between Gatineau and Mirabel, the 50 has unfortunately been the site of numerous serious accidents over the years. Elected officials and residents […]

After the crisis in medical imaging, another shortage is now raising concerns within the Outaouais health network: that of medical technologists. According to reported information, barely half of the positions are currently filled in one of the laboratories at the Gatineau Hospital, and the situation is also worrying in certain facilities in Wakefield and the […]

The Municipality of Campbell’s Bay is informing residents that the rehabilitation work on the municipal reservoir, as well as the installation of the temporary bypass system, is expected to be completed on May 26th, 2026. Once this work is finished, the temporary bypass will be removed, and water pressure in the municipal distribution system should […]

The Mansfield–Fort‑Coulonge Library, in collaboration with the Réseau Biblio Outaouais, invites the public to take part in the second edition of Book Bingo, a free activity that combines the fun of gaming with the joy of discovering new reads. The Mansfield–Fort‑Coulonge Library is offering two sessions at the Bryson House (312 Principale Street, Mansfield) on […]

A new cannabis‑detection device that analyzes breath samples is now available in Quebec. The test, called the Cannabix Marijuana Breath Test, works similarly to a breathalyzer but is designed to detect THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis. This test can identify consumption that occurred within the previous few hours—up to about four hours—a period […]

The BiblioCLUB, an initiative of the Quebec Public Libraries Association, is back for a second summer edition under the theme “Mysteries and Investigations.” After reaching more than 14,000 children aged 3 to 12 last summer, the program is expanding this year to include teenagers, with activities specially designed for them. The goal is to make […]

Fans of humor and creativity are invited to attend the big Improvisation Tournament at Sieur‑de‑Coulonge High School, taking place on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the school’s Agora. For the occasion, students from the improvisation program will take the stage to face off against school staff in a series of matches filled […]

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ), in partnership with the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), is launching a new initiative aimed at improving road safety around school zones. The project focuses on Grade 1 and 2 students who walk between home and school. More than 3,000 children will receive a reflective cover designed to […]