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The Municipality of Campbell’s Bay is informing residents that the rehabilitation work on the municipal reservoir, as well as the installation of the temporary bypass system, is expected to be completed on May 26th, 2026. Once this work is finished, the temporary bypass will be removed, and water pressure in the municipal distribution system should […]

The Mansfield–Fort‑Coulonge Library, in collaboration with the Réseau Biblio Outaouais, invites the public to take part in the second edition of Book Bingo, a free activity that combines the fun of gaming with the joy of discovering new reads. The Mansfield–Fort‑Coulonge Library is offering two sessions at the Bryson House (312 Principale Street, Mansfield) on […]

A new cannabis‑detection device that analyzes breath samples is now available in Quebec. The test, called the Cannabix Marijuana Breath Test, works similarly to a breathalyzer but is designed to detect THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis. This test can identify consumption that occurred within the previous few hours—up to about four hours—a period […]

The BiblioCLUB, an initiative of the Quebec Public Libraries Association, is back for a second summer edition under the theme “Mysteries and Investigations.” After reaching more than 14,000 children aged 3 to 12 last summer, the program is expanding this year to include teenagers, with activities specially designed for them. The goal is to make […]

Fans of humor and creativity are invited to attend the big Improvisation Tournament at Sieur‑de‑Coulonge High School, taking place on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the school’s Agora. For the occasion, students from the improvisation program will take the stage to face off against school staff in a series of matches filled […]

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ), in partnership with the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), is launching a new initiative aimed at improving road safety around school zones. The project focuses on Grade 1 and 2 students who walk between home and school. More than 3,000 children will receive a reflective cover designed to […]

Eligible Canadians receiving the GST credit will receive additional financial support to help cope with rising food prices. This measure, announced earlier this year by Prime Minister Mark Carney, aims to provide a one‑time payment equal to roughly half of the annual amount usually issued through the GST/HST credit. About 12 million Canadians are expected […]

People enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan have until June 1st to renew their membership in order to maintain their coverage for the 2026–2027 year. The current coverage will end on June 30th, 2026. The renewal process allows the federal government to verify whether participants still meet the eligibility criteria, particularly regarding family income […]

Low‑cost online shopping platforms Shein and Temu are becoming increasingly popular in Quebec. According to a recent survey conducted for the Quebec Retail Council, Quebec consumers are buying more frequently and spending more on these two platforms than before. Nearly 30% of respondents say they made a purchase on Temu in the past six months, […]

The Municipality of Fort‑Coulonge wishes to inform residents that, based on the information received, street sweeping will begin on May 20th, 2026, in the afternoon. To help the crews responsible and ensure an efficient cleaning process, residents are asked to avoid parking their vehicles along the roadway for the duration of the work. The Municipality […]