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Boucher Forest is a vast urban forest located in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau, Quebec. Covering over 700 acres (approximately 280 hectares), it is the city’s second-largest urban park. The site features several walking trails, a hard-surfaced parking lot, urban furnishings, and an accessible trail for people with disabilities. This summer, the range of services […]

Thanks to a $2,300 donation from CHIP’s Chase the Ace fund, the organization Art Pontiac will be able to launch a great local initiative that combines art, youth, and community engagement. A calendar showcasing Pontiac artists will soon be available for purchase, with proceeds going toward offering workshops for young people in the region. Marie-Catherine […]

Caisse des Rivières de Pontiac Invites Members to a Presentation on Financial Exploitation, Fraud, and Personal Information Protection The Caisse des Rivières de Pontiac is inviting its members to a presentation on financial exploitation, fraud, and personal information protection, to be held on October 20th at the Caisse’s offices in Mansfield. Rianna Gervais, from the […]

For 20 Years, Enviro Éduc-Action Has Been Celebrating Outaouais Citizens and Organizations Taking Action for the Environment For the past 20 years, Enviro Éduc-Action has been recognizing the individuals, families, organizations, and communities of the Outaouais who take concrete steps to protect the environment and inspire others to do the same. The Environmental Excellence Awards […]

A First-of-Its-Kind Inuit-Led Exhibition Opens September 26 at the Canadian Museum of Nature A groundbreaking exhibition led by Inuit opens on September 26 at the Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN). This innovative experience transports visitors to the unique Belcher Islands, located in the heart of Hudson Bay. Titled Qikiqtait (the Inuktitut name for the islands, […]

Tourisme Outaouais is delighted to announce the launch of the third edition of L’Outaouais au Menu. This gastronomic event will take place from October 30 to November 15, 2025, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Participating restaurants will offer diners a specially designed three-course dinner menu available exclusively during the event, served in-house. Menus are […]

Important Update for All Quebec Workers: Psychological Health at Work Is Now Protected by Law Starting today, under Bill 27, psychological health at work will be treated with the same importance as physical health. This means that your employer has a legal obligation to prevent psychosocial risks that have been identified, including: Support at work […]

Outgoing mayor Jean-Louis Corriveau will face challenger Sylvain Tremblay in the upcoming mayoral election in L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet. Most of the candidacies in the municipality were submitted just before the nomination period closed. This was also the case for former mayor Serge Newberry, whose seat as councillor for Ward 1 will be contested by Brian Duval. An […]

Following the close of nominations for the upcoming November 2 elections, several municipal officials across the region were elected by acclamation. In Mansfield-et-Pontefract, only one candidate found herself in that situation — outgoing mayor Sandra Armstrong. She said she was deeply moved by the public’s continued confidence in her leadership. Despite a positive record over […]

It’s official — residents of the Municipality of the Village of Fort-Coulonge will head to the polls to elect a new mayor. Outgoing councillor Philippe Ouellet has officially submitted his candidacy. In an interview with CHIP 101.9, he discussed the reasons that motivated him to run for the position.     Elected in 2021, Philippe […]