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Astérix Contest Across the Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais
From March 2 to 27, 2026, all member libraries of the Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais will launch the Astérix “Par Toutatis!” Contest. With each visit to their library, subscribers will receive an entry form to fill out and drop into the designated contest box to be eligible. The regional prize draw will take place on […]
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Phare Ouest Announces Multiple Cultural Projects for the Region
The organization Phare Ouest invites the community to their next feature film screening, taking place on March 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Maison culturelle George Bryson in Mansfield. The film being presented is directed by Nathalie Saint-Pierre. Here are the details from Louis Harvey of Phare Ouest: Meanwhile, the Festival Plein Écran will hit […]
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Meta Platforms Develops AI Capable of Posting on Facebook After Your Death
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 […]
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Nathalie Vasiloff Now a Songwriter!
This beautiful song, “La radio qu’on aime” (The Radio We Love), celebrates the spirit, energy, and passion that make our station shine every single day. It was composed by our host Nathalie Vasiloff, now a singer-songwriter, with a distinctly modern touch! For the creation and refinement of the melodies and vocals, Nathalie explored the possibilities […]
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The Outaouais Provincial Association of Independent Trappers (APTICO) Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
The Outaouais Provincial Association of Independent Trappers (APTICO) will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cantley Multifunctional Community Centre, located at 6 Impasse des Étoiles. The public is invited to explore the evolution of trapping over the past fifty years. Visitors can meet the […]
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Dandelion Challenge 2026: Protecting Pontiac’s Pollinators
Faced with the alarming decline of pollinators in North America, Nature-Action Québec is launching the Dandelion Challenge 2026. The goal: encourage municipalities, institutions, and businesses to delay lawn mowing until May to protect dandelions, a vital source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. Laëtitia Hoareau, Associate Communications Officer for Engagement and Impact at […]
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Provincial Alert to Quickly Locate Missing Seniors
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 […]
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Books, Authors, and Smiles: Highlights from the 2026 Outaouais Book Fair
The 47th edition of the Outaouais Book Fair closed its doors with full rooms, happy faces, and piles of new books in the hands of visitors. For four days, the Palais des congrès and several partner venues in Gatineau buzzed with author meet-and-greets, readings, and literary activities. This year, the honorary chair was Dany Laferrière, […]
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A Session on Coping with Grief, Loss, and Role Changes
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 […]
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New Inclusive Club for Children in Shawville: Club Connect
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 […]
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