NEWS

Eligible Canadians receiving the GST credit will receive additional financial support to help cope with rising food prices. This measure, announced earlier this year by Prime Minister Mark Carney, aims to provide a one‑time payment equal to roughly half of the annual amount usually issued through the GST/HST credit. About 12 million Canadians are expected […]

People enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan have until June 1st to renew their membership in order to maintain their coverage for the 2026–2027 year. The current coverage will end on June 30th, 2026. The renewal process allows the federal government to verify whether participants still meet the eligibility criteria, particularly regarding family income […]

Low‑cost online shopping platforms Shein and Temu are becoming increasingly popular in Quebec. According to a recent survey conducted for the Quebec Retail Council, Quebec consumers are buying more frequently and spending more on these two platforms than before. Nearly 30% of respondents say they made a purchase on Temu in the past six months, […]

The Municipality of Fort‑Coulonge wishes to inform residents that, based on the information received, street sweeping will begin on May 20th, 2026, in the afternoon. To help the crews responsible and ensure an efficient cleaning process, residents are asked to avoid parking their vehicles along the roadway for the duration of the work. The Municipality […]

The 30th edition of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raised $130 282.22 in the Outaouais region in support of Moisson Outaouais. Held from April 27th to May 3rd, the campaign also set a national record with more than 23.3 million dollars collected and donated to nearly 700 community organizations in Canada. In the Outaouais […]

The proposed merger of the Desjardins credit unions of Rivières de Pontiac, Haute-Gatineau, and Gracefield will ultimately not take place. After several weeks of discussions, the three boards of directors have decided to halt the process due to a lack of agreement on the terms of the new structure. As a result, no member vote […]

Motorists may have to brace for an expensive summer at the pump, as several trends point to a possible increase in gas prices in the coming months. According to market observations, fuel prices remain highly sensitive to fluctuations in crude oil, seasonal demand, and supply conditions. Summer, a period of heavy travel and vacations, typically […]

A class-action lawsuit is currently targeting the credit reporting agencies Equifax and TransUnion, following allegations regarding inaccurate information appearing on the credit reports of certain Canadian consumers. According to available information, errors may have occurred in credit files since May 5th, 2023, potentially leading in some cases to significant consequences, such as loan refusals, lowered […]

The residents of the region are invited to participate in the Tree and Forest Festival, which will take place on May 29th, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Campbell’s Bay. The event will be held outside the Pontiac MRC offices, located at 602 Route 301 North, and will feature a free tree distribution […]

Since the implementation of the cell phone ban in several high schools in Quebec, an unexpected phenomenon has emerged: school libraries are experiencing a real resurgence in traffic. Once neglected by many students, these spaces are coming back to life during breaks and lunchtime. In many schools, libraries are once again filled with teenagers who […]