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Back-to-School: Moisson Outaouais Launches Its 7th Annual “Helping Children, One Snack at a Time!” Campaign Moisson Outaouais is proud to launch the 7th edition of its annual campaign “Helping Children, One Snack at a Time!”, an essential initiative to support children facing food insecurity. Every day, many families struggle with the question of how they […]

On September 21st, Franco-Ontarian Day and the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag will be celebrated with a full day of activities in Pembroke. The Community Relations Officer of the Pembroke Francophone Cultural Centre provides all the details: This is a festive and inclusive event where people of all ages can enjoy themselves! It is […]

A total of 2,759 students are enrolled at the Centre de services scolaire des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO) for this school year. Among them, 2,122 students use school transportation in the Pontiac and Vallée-de-la-Gatineau regions. This school year marks the full ban on cell phones, headphones, and all other personal mobile devices, which are now prohibited across […]

Exclusive Report from CHIP 101.9 For several months—or even years—users of the Campbell’s Bay Courthouse have frequently encountered insect infestations, as well as birds and bats entering the building. On July 3, after deciding to install sticky insect traps, a bat was accidentally caught instead. This is not the first time such animals have entered […]

Students in the Pontiac region will soon be returning to school, bringing increased activity on the roads from school buses, pedestrians, cyclists, and crossing guards. Until September 5, the Sûreté du Québec will step up its presence near schools. Road users are urged to exercise extra caution to ensure a safe back-to-school period for everyone. […]

La Fée des Bois Herbalism Centre, located in Clarendon, is hosting two open house days on September 20 and 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be a festive gathering on the farm, with free activities for the whole family. It will also serve as a wonderful introduction to the world of […]

On September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Caisse des Rivières de Pontiac invites the community to its annual BBQ in support of United Way. Be sure to mark the date in your calendar! Shelly Ross from the Caisse des Rivières de Pontiac shares more details: Many local residents and clients contribute to […]

Every school year, thousands of children head back to class—often burdened like pack animals. The Quebec Association of Chiropractors (ACQ) stresses the importance of ensuring that students use properly fitted, well-adjusted backpacks to help prevent pain and posture problems. It is common to see young people carrying their backpack on just one shoulder. Combined with […]

As the new school year approaches, the Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais School Service Centre has informed parents that the TA Institute, in partnership with Alloprof, has launched Learning Together (Apprendre Ensemble), a project designed to equip parents to better support their child’s learning at home, complementing the work done at school. Created for children with learning disabilities, Learning […]

Recent weather conditions have allowed for the lifting of the ban on open-air fires. Campfires, outdoor fireplaces, and fireworks are now permitted. However, several municipalities are urging residents to remain cautious. In Mansfield-et-Pontefract, for example, municipal officials emphasized that conditions throughout the summer have required constant vigilance. They also advised that anyone uncertain about current […]