Society

Social Workers’ Week will take place from March 22nd to 28th, 2026, an annual opportunity to recognize this profession, which is essential to social and community services. Social Workers Week will highlight the fundamental role of these dedicated professionals at the heart of social and community services. Under the theme “Making a Difference,” this year’s […]

The 4th edition of the Professional Training Discovery Evening will take place on March 31, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Carrefour jeunesse emploi de l’Outaouais in Gatineau. Organized by FP Outaouais in collaboration with the Carrefour jeunesse emploi de l’Outaouais, this free event aims to raise awareness of the many professional […]

The Knights of Columbus of Fort-Coulonge are preparing to launch a first-of-its-kind project for the community: an indoor golf simulator. This initiative will allow residents to play golf year-round while providing a gathering place for the community. The project was made possible thanks to a generous $7,000 donation from CHIP’s “Chasse à l’As de Piques” […]

Full-time students in the Outaouais region enrolled in health or social services programs are invited to apply for the Community Health and Social Services Network Scholarship. Offered by Connexions Resource Centre and funded by McGill University, this scholarship is designed to provide financial support to students to help them complete their academic studies. The initiative […]

Street images provided by Google Maps, through the Street View function, allow users to view almost any address in the world. While this tool is useful for locating a place before visiting it, some people prefer that their home or vehicle not be visible online. According to an article published by Vincent Paquette on the […]

The Pontiac educational community is being invited to take part in the Co-Building for Thriving Youth Forum, scheduled for March 27, 2026, at the Campbell’s Bay Community Centre. Inspired and led by young people, the event will bring together students, parents, community organizations, school staff, elected officials and health professionals. The forum aims to foster […]

A new survey conducted by Protégez-Vous magazine, in collaboration with the Coops de l’information and the Réseau FADOQ, paints a mixed picture of the private senior residence (RPA) market in Quebec. While overall satisfaction remains high, concerns persist over costs and the scarcity of available spaces in regional areas. More than 3,300 seniors and their […]

The Centre de ressources Connexions will hold an information session on Alzheimer’s disease for caregivers and families of individuals living with a neurocognitive disorder. The presentation will be led by Andrée-Michelle Cormier of the Société Alzheimer Outaouais, who will share practical advice and strategies tailored to the realities faced by caregivers. The conference will take […]

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has obtained a patent for an artificial intelligence system capable of simulating users after their death or prolonged absence. The idea: to allow your profile to continue posting, liking, and replying to messages as if you were still online. To create this “digital clone,” the AI […]

The Fédération québécoise des Sociétés Alzheimer welcomes the provincial rollout of the SILVER Alert. This media alert system is designed to quickly mobilize the public when a vulnerable senior living with a major neurocognitive disorder goes missing. Broadcast through traditional media, social networks, and police websites, the alert will feature a distinctive logo to make […]