Society

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 […]

The Connexions Resource Centre will welcome Natasha Locke, a wellness and resilience educator, to lead a session on grief, loss, and role changes. This activity is intended for caregivers and seniors. The session will take place on Thursday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Campbell’s Bay Golden Age Club, located at […]

The Connexions Resource Centre invites families to enroll their children in Club Connect, an inclusive social club for school-aged children on the autism spectrum or with other support needs. Meetings will take place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates: January 10, February 14, March 14, and April 11, at […]

Adults aged 55 and over are invited to participate in the Integrated Dynamic Balance Program (IDBP), offered this spring in Shawville by the Connexions Resource Centre. Sessions will take place every Monday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., from March 16 to June 5, at the St-Paul Church Parish Hall, located at 530 […]