NEWS

The second annual Fort-Coulonge Book Fair will be held on August 8th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Pontiac Conference Centre. Organized to celebrate the joy of reading, the event will bring together approximately 40 authors from French-speaking Ontario and Quebec. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet authors, attend book signings, […]

Owners of certain Honda and Acura models are reporting sudden rear window breakages. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Honda Canada regarding glass-related problems on several vehicles. The law firm Lex Group has filed a class-action lawsuit against Honda Canada concerning rear windows that may unexpectedly crack or shatter on certain vehicles. The affected […]

The Quebec Public Libraries Association (ABPQ) is relaunching BiblioCLUB for a second consecutive year to encourage young people to keep reading during the summer holidays. Young Quebecers can extend their reading enjoyment thanks to BiblioCLUB, an initiative of the Quebec Public Libraries Association. Present in nearly 200 public libraries across the province, this reading club […]

A few weeks after the launch of the Éconologis program, registration for a free heat pump has been temporarily suspended. Many households will have to wait before they can apply. Hydro-Québec has suspended registration for its program that allows certain low-income households to obtain a free heat pump. The program, linked to Éconologis and the […]

An investigation reveals that some sunscreens sold on the AliExpress, Shein, and Temu platforms offer little to no protection against UV rays and may contain concerning ingredients. An investigation conducted by the French consumer magazine Que Choisir Ensemble has revealed that several sunscreens sold on AliExpress, Shein, and Temu do not effectively protect against the […]

The Government of Canada now allows all eligible individuals aged 16 and over to renew their passports online, simplifying the process. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now offers online passport renewal to all individuals aged 16 and over who meet the eligibility criteria. These criteria include having been issued within the last 15 years, […]

Paramedics in the Outaouais region are expressing their discontent as their collective agreement expired 16 months ago. After seven months on strike, the pension plan remains the main obstacle to an agreement with the Quebec government. Negotiations between the Quebec government and paramedics in the Outaouais region are at a standstill. Although several points of […]

The construction holiday is now over, but authorities are reminding drivers to remain vigilant on Quebec roads. The Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), and the Association des directeurs de police du Québec (ADPQ) have released their figures for this particularly busy period. A total of 18 people lost […]

Aviation enthusiasts can already mark their calendars for September 18 to 20, 2026, the dates of the highly anticipated Aéro Gatineau-Ottawa 2026 airshow. The event will take place at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport, a site known for welcoming thousands of aviation fans each year. Among the highlights, spectators will be able to see the return […]

With the provincial election scheduled for October 5, 2026 (with advance voting days set for September 27th and 28th), the organization is already seeking staff to ensure the smooth running of the voting process. Working during an election is a unique opportunity to support Quebec democracy while supplementing your income. Here’s what you need to […]