Society

A new online fraud tactic is drawing attention: fake online stores claim they are closing down and offer tempting discounts to encourage consumers to buy quickly. On Facebook and other social media platforms, these posts play on emotions by combining a touching story, highly attractive deals, and a sense of urgency. Scammers use this strategy […]

Authorities Sound the Alarm Over Rising Senior Fraud in the Collines-de-l’Outaouais MRC Authorities are raising concerns about an increase in attempts to defraud seniors in the Collines-de-l’Outaouais region. According to the Public Safety Service of the Collines-de-l’Outaouais MRC, calls are received almost daily from older citizens targeted by scammers. These fraudsters use various schemes, relying […]

A survey by the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés reveals that 70% of Quebec organizations consider themselves poorly or not at all prepared to support employees who are family caregivers. Only 18% have incorporated this reality into their human resources policies. With an aging population, 81% of respondents anticipate an increase in requests […]

The Connexions Resource Centre invites seniors to take part in an information session on maintaining independence and quality of life. The event will take place on Monday, April 27th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Otter Lake Recreation Hall. For the occasion, guest speaker Angie Vaillancourt, from the Outaouais Integrated Health and Social […]

As part of Volunteer Week, taking place from April 19th to 25th, 2026, the Pontiac MRC invites municipalities and organizations to highlight a volunteer or group of volunteers on its Facebook page. To participate, simply provide: The name of the volunteer or group A short description of their involvement A photo If multiple submissions are […]

The Connexions Resource Centre is hosting a session for seniors to help them navigate and shop online safely. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 21st, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bryson Golden Age Club, located at 943 Main Street. The presentation will be led by Alina Holmes, Digital Literacy Coordinator […]

The Connexions Resource Centre is offering an activity for seniors who wish to improve their living environment with simple and effective solutions. Titled Transform Your Space, this session will feature guest speaker Emma Huard, a professional organizer, who will share her tips on decluttering and better organizing daily life. The workshop will take place on […]

A regional consultation activity will be held on April 14th in Campbell’s Bay, bringing together elected officials, municipal representatives, organizations, and citizens interested in the development of the Pontiac. Organized in collaboration with several organizations from the Outaouais region, this meeting aims to foster exchanges among local stakeholders and better identify the issues affecting local […]

As announced a few weeks ago, new hunting zones are being added to those included in the draw for harvesting antlerless moose (cows and calves) starting in fall 2026. Beginning in 2026, the regular moose hunting licence will only allow the harvest of an antlered moose, with some exceptions. To hunt an antlerless moose — […]

The Connexions Resource Center invites seniors and caregivers to attend an informational session on preparing for the death of a loved one. The event will take place on Thursday, April 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Two guest speakers will be present for the occasion: Greg Hayes, who will […]