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Vintage vehicle enthusiasts are invited to the 170th annual Shawville Fair on Monday, September 7th, for its annual classic car, truck, and motorcycle show. Presented in partnership with Valley Cruisers, the event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds, located at 215 Lang Street in Shawville. Visitors can admire an […]

Since July 15th, 2026, the Quebec government has permanently abolished the QST (Quebec Sales Tax) on several food and everyday hygiene products to reduce the cost of living. This measure applies in grocery stores, convenience stores, and pharmacies. Products now exempt from the QST: Ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables (fruit salads, pre-cut vegetable platters, etc.). Greek […]

Members of the Caisse Desjardins des Rivières de Pontiac and the Caisse populaire Desjardins de Gracefield will be asked to vote in September on a proposed merger of the two financial institutions. Before the vote, the boards of directors of both credit unions will hold information sessions to present the project and answer members’ questions. […]

As the construction holiday approaches, from July 17th to August 2nd, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) will be increasing its patrols on roads, waterways, and trails. This mobilization comes as last year saw the worst road safety record in ten years for the SQ during this period, with 38 deaths in 30 collisions. Since nearly […]

Municipalities, organizations, and park managers across Quebec are invited to participate in the Outdoor Recreation Days, which will be held from October 2nd to 4th, 2026. This initiative aims to showcase the richness of local natural spaces by offering free, inclusive, and accessible outdoor activities for the public. The goal is to encourage Quebecers to […]

Loisir sport Outaouais recently held its 3rd Regional Day for Recreation for People with Disabilities, an event that brought together more than 50 participants from all the regional county municipalities (MRCs) of the Outaouais region. This day of exchange and discovery aimed to unite the various stakeholders involved in the development of accessible and inclusive […]

It’s not always necessary to pay more for good telecommunications service. That’s the conclusion of a survey conducted by Protégez-Vous, which polled over 3,000 Quebec consumers and compared the main telephone, internet, and television providers in Quebec. At the top of the ranking is Oxio, an internet service provider owned by Cogeco. The company stands […]

The Quebec government is investing $2,619,759 to modernize 28 schoolyards in the Outaouais region. The announcement was made in Gatineau by Suzanne Tremblay, Regional Government Assistant and Member of the National Assembly for Hull, on behalf of Education Minister Sonia LeBel. The projects aim to transform school outdoor spaces into more attractive, safe, and conducive […]

Families in the region are invited to enjoy a day of free activities at the Summer Celebration, which will be held on Thursday, July 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Fort-Coulonge Family Centre, located at 161 Main Street in Fort-Coulonge. The event will offer a diverse program of activities for children and […]

As the construction holidays approach, Quebecers are prioritizing festivals, outdoor activities, and family packages for their summer getaways. This is according to an analysis of searches conducted on the Québec Vacances portal by Événements Attractions Québec (ÉAQ). Data collected between June 15th and July 7th shows that festivals are the most sought-after activity, followed by […]