Society

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 […]

From February 16 to 20, 2026, the 22nd edition of the School Perseverance Days (JPS) invites all Quebecers to celebrate the efforts and achievements of learners and individuals in training under the theme: “Perseverance Takes You Far.” The campaign aims to encourage both young people and adults to continue their educational journey by highlighting the […]

This week, the Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract had the pleasure of visiting the 40 residents of the Mansfield CHSLD to present them with a small Valentine’s Day gift. Although the visit was brief, it succeeded in warming many hearts and creating joyful moments of smiles and shared connection. Sandra Armstrong, Mayor of Mansfield, shares all the […]

As misleading online content continues to grow, the Quebec Centre for Media and Information Literacy (CQÉMI) is launching Info or Misinformation? A User’s Guide, a free workshop designed to help seniors identify misinformation and make informed decisions. Fake news, financial scams, questionable health advice, and videos altered by artificial intelligence—forms of misinformation are becoming increasingly […]

The Fédération québécoise des Sociétés Alzheimer (FQSA) welcomes the tabling of the “Mieux chez soi” home support policy, as well as announcements regarding the program’s evolution toward a Home Autonomy Allowance. According to the organization, these directions represent a significant step forward for the aging-in-place of vulnerable individuals and for better recognition of the role […]

On Wednesday afternoon (July 30), the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol was packed for the 30th anniversary celebrations for the Norway Bay-Bristol Historical Society. Live music was provided by musicians Gail Gavan and Sherryl Fitzpatrick. Past president Bonnie Beveridge explained that the group started by collecting histories of the several hundred cottages in Norway […]