Society

The vast majority of Quebec parents recognize the importance of co-parenting, but its implementation remains a daily challenge, according to a large-scale survey conducted by SOM among 2,817 parents living with at least one minor child. The results show that 95% of respondents believe it is important for co-parents to work together to care for […]

Although no cases of Ebola have been reported in Canada and the risk to the population remains very low, public health authorities in the Outaouais region are actively continuing their preparations. The Integrated Health and Social Services Centre of the Outaouais (CISSSO) reports that it is in an advanced stage of readiness to respond quickly […]

Visible homelessness continues to grow across Québec, leading to an increase in encampments, greater pressure on public services, and cohabitation challenges in many communities. In response to this situation, the Québec Collective for the Prevention of Homelessness is proposing a major reform aimed at acting upstream rather than simply managing crises. And its impacts are […]

The Kidney Foundation is officially launching the 2026 Kidney Walk, a major fundraising campaign that will take place from May to October in several regions across Quebec. More than 20 walks are planned, bringing together thousands of participants, volunteers, and donors in the fight against kidney disease. This year, the Quebec chapter of the Kidney […]

The organization Intergénérations Québec will kick off a series of activities in May with its Forum en fête event, taking place on May 14th at the Centre Québecor. This annual gathering will focus on intergenerational cohabitation, an issue that is becoming increasingly prominent in Quebec society. Two panel discussions will bring together speakers to address […]

Grandparents are playing an increasingly important role in the balance of Quebec families, but their needs in terms of work–family balance remain largely underestimated. This is according to a recent survey conducted by the firm Léger for the Concilivi initiative, part of the Réseau pour un Québec Famille. According to the results, more than one […]

Neurocognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, affect many people in Quebec, yet they remain poorly understood by most of the population. A Léger survey conducted for the Fédération québécoise des Sociétés Alzheimer reveals that 61% of Quebecers feel they are poorly informed or not informed at all about these disorders. Even though 26% know someone […]

Spring is here, bringing with it the desire to green our urban and rural spaces. Many municipalities are now looking to create areas dedicated to community or collective gardens, giving residents the opportunity to cultivate a small plot of land. Beyond the ecological aspect, these projects address important social issues. Community gardens help foster social […]

This year, Enfant Soleil is investing more than $343,000 to improve the care journey of children in the Outaouais region. Of this amount, $135,000 is dedicated to the development of seven rooms for the Agir tôt program, providing more than 9,800 young children with environments adapted to their development. The investments will also support three […]

Metro Mansfield is innovating with the launch of FoodHero, an app that allows customers to save money while helping reduce food waste. The service starts today with dry grocery items, with other departments to follow very soon. Through the app, customers can browse discounted products, pay directly on their phone, and pick up their order […]