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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 […]

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Tourisme Outaouais held its 44th annual general meeting at Camp Fortune on October 1, 2025, to review the regional tourism association’s annual activities, present the results for the 2024–2025 financial year, and elect the board of directors in front of the members gathered for the occasion. Geneviève Latulippe, CEO of Tourisme Outaouais, provides all the […]

The FADOQ Outaouais 50+ Expo will soon be back! Its 4th edition will take place on October 25 and 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Palais des congrès de Gatineau. This free, open-to-all event will feature nearly 150 exhibitors, live performances, conferences, and over $10,000 in prizes, including a resort stay […]

There is a new owner of the building at the corner of Principale and Baume streets in Fort-Coulonge. Brock Field is the new proprietor. He has already moved in offices and has even decided to open a clearance store. Field hopes to attract people looking for commercial office space. He mentioned that he decided to […]

To celebrate Halloween with families in the region, the Patro Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield team is organizing a Halloween walk, which will take place on the Patro trails on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stéphanie Turner from the Patro provides more details: This year, there will be no evening haunted walk for the bravest […]

On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, seven national organizations dedicated to the well-being of seniors are gathering today at the National Assembly of Quebec, during a motion presented by the Minister Delegate for Health and Seniors, Ms. Caroline Proulx. For the very first time, the Conférence des Tables régionales de concertation […]

At the beginning of summer, a major milestone was reached in the realization of the Grand Museum project. The MRO (Musée régional de l’Outaouais) submitted the Functional and Technical Program (FTP) of the Grand Museum—a document of over a thousand pages—to the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications. This document forms the foundation for the […]

Spending time outdoors is great for both physical and mental health. It’s also more accessible than you might think, thanks to the Accès nature program launched by the Quebec Regional Parks (Parcs régionaux du Québec, Parq). Until March 31, 2026, more than thirty-five regional parks across the province are offering free online access through Accès […]

October marks Pedestrian Month. On this occasion, CAA-Québec is calling for vigilance and solidarity on our roads. Every day, thousands of pedestrians share public spaces with drivers, cyclists, and operators of heavy vehicles. It is our collective responsibility to ensure their safety. Drivers and cyclists are reminded to pay close attention to pedestrian crossing signals, […]