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For the 48th year, CALAS Outaouais activists are inviting the public to participate in the “Street, Night, Women Without Fear” march, which will take place this Thursday, September 17th. The gathering and departure on the Quebec side will be at 6:00 p.m. at Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau, in front of the Maurice Richard statue. This […]

Summer 2026 is drawing to a close, and the initial results are very encouraging for tourism in the National Capital Region. In the Outaouais region, overnight stays in accommodation establishments increased by 9.1% between May and July, compared to the same period last year. And according to a survey by Tourisme Outaouais, 87% of tourism […]

Thanksgiving is approaching, and this year it will be celebrated on Monday, October 12th. The CNESST reminds everyone that part-time workers are also entitled to statutory holidays, under certain conditions. Working only a few hours or a few days a week does not automatically mean losing your right to holiday pay. However, the specific arrangements […]

The Fort-Coulonge Patro invites families to put on their costumes for a big Halloween Party! The event will take place on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fort-Coulonge Parish Hall. On the program: candy and treats, games, activities, and fun for the whole family. Children are invited to come […]

Sophie Chatel will host a roundtable later this month to discuss the potential development of a regional food hub in the Outaouais. Chatel, who serves as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will bring together stakeholders from the agri-food and food security sectors. The discussion will focus on identifying the sector’s needs […]

Two drivers were stopped for excessive speeding in the Pontiac MRC today. Shortly after 9 a.m. on September 10th, Sûreté du Québec officers stopped a 24-year-old man from Mascouche on Highway 148 in Shawville. Police say he was travelling 91 kilometres per hour in a 50-kilometre-per-hour zone. He received a $627 fine and six demerit points. […]

The Pontiac region is in the spotlight for an initiative aimed at revitalizing agriculture and the agri-food sector. The Pontiac MRC and the AgriSaveur Pontiac project are nominated for the Quebec Federation of Municipalities’ Municipal Leadership Award, notably for their work developing a food processing kitchen in Shawville. This kitchen represents a significant infrastructure for […]

Ford is recalling 3,221 vehicles in Canada, some of which have barely left dealerships. The problem involves engine pistons that may have been improperly manufactured. They could crack and lead to engine failure, which could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Transport Canada specifies that the recall only affects certain vehicles. Affected […]

With the provincial elections approaching on October 5th, Elections Quebec reminds voters of the importance of verifying their voter registration. According to data published in June, more than 400,000 eligible voters were not registered on the voters list. In particular, more than 100,000 voters were not registered at their current address. Registration notices were recently […]

The 3rd Annual Kendyl Smith-Trimm Caring for Kids CHEO Fundraiser will take place on September 12th at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex in Chapeau, bringing the community together to honour Kendyl’s memory and support children and families at CHEO. Kendyl was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in February 2022 and sadly passed away in August 2023 following an 18-month battle with cancer. Her mother, Cheryl Smith-Trimm, recently spoke with CHIP 101.9 about Kendyl’s story, her wish to help other sick children, and the legacy her family is working to continue […]