Society

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 […]

Local non-profit organization the Jardin éducatif du Pontiac will be hosting their annual barbecue on Tuesday August 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Director Martin Riopel spoke with CHIP 101.9 about the this year’s event:

The Hull-Ottawa-Aylmer chapters of Alcoholics Anonymous are hosting their 50th annual congress on August 16 and 17. The theme of this year’s event is “Unis dans l’espoir” (United in hope), explained spokesperson Christian D, adding that it will take place in French.  He said that the conference will feature speakers as well as other activities, […]

On July 21, the members of the Pontiac Arena Fund gathered in the rink’s lobby for their inaugural annual general meeting. President Mike Rusenstrom led the meeting and said that he was proud of the work that’s taken place in such a short time-span. The group presented their finances from March 1 – July 1 […]

On Thursday evening (July 17), Armstrong Heritage Farm just outside Shawville was starting to swell with RVs and camper trailers as the Shawville Lions’ Country Jamboree got underway. President Ed Walsh explained that this is the organization’s biggest fundraiser every year, attracting hundreds of people over the course of the weekend. He said that as […]

On Thursday morning (June 26), the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac held their annual general meeting at their office in Campbell’s Bay. The non-profit organization provides a wide variety of employment and educational resources for people aged 16-65, from hosting job fairs and workshops to providing work experience through their Sortir du Bois program. In French, […]