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Smartphone: What to Do When It Can No Longer Be Updated
Many iPhone and Android users sometimes find themselves unable to install the latest operating system update. The main reasons are limited storage space or the end of the device’s support cycle. Older phones may lack the technical components required to run newer versions of iOS or Android. In such cases, the device will no longer […]
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Quebec: Vehicle Thefts See Sharp Decline in 2025
Good news for Quebec drivers: vehicle thefts dropped by 25% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a report by Équité Association, an organization specializing in insurance crime prevention. A total of 7,742 vehicles were stolen in Quebec in 2025, down from 10,290 the previous year. The decline was also significant in Ontario (-22%) and […]
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A Hike at Sault-des-Chats to Explore the History of the Horse-Drawn Road
Les Amis du Sault-des-Chats are offering a unique winter outing for history and nature enthusiasts. The hike, scheduled for February 21, will explore the historic horse-drawn road built in 1846–1847 by John Egan, Ruggle Wright, and Joseph Aumond. The road was once used to bypass the Chats Falls on the Ottawa River and facilitate river […]
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Chapeau Lions Club Invites the Community to a Breakfast Event
The Chapeau Lions Club is inviting the entire community to enjoy a delicious community breakfast on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Harrington Community Centre, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a hearty meal while supporting the local community. On the menu: pancakes, sausages, baked beans, coffee, tea, and orange […]
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APCHQ Outaouais Invites You to the 38th Edition of Expo habitat Outaouais
The Association of Construction and Housing Professionals of Quebec, APCHQ Outaouais, is proud to announce the 38th edition of Expo habitat Outaouais, taking place from February 13 to 15, 2026, at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau. A must-attend event in the region’s housing sector, Expo habitat Outaouais will bring together more than 100 exhibitors […]
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Mansfield Municipality Warms Hearts at Local CHSLD on Valentine’s Day
This week, the Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract had the pleasure of visiting the 40 residents of the Mansfield CHSLD to present them with a small Valentine’s Day gift. Although the visit was brief, it succeeded in warming many hearts and creating joyful moments of smiles and shared connection. Sandra Armstrong, Mayor of Mansfield, shares all the […]
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Family Tragedy in Kitigan Zibi Community, Outaouais
A family tragedy occurred overnight Wednesday in the Kitigan Zibi Indigenous community near Maniwaki, in the Outaouais region. According to information confirmed by police, a 41-year-old man allegedly shot his two children, aged 10 and 12, before turning the weapon on himself. Authorities were called to a residence on Kichi Mikan Street shortly after 2 […]
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School Outing Turns Dramatic at Vorlage Centre in Wakefield
A school outing took a dramatic turn Wednesday afternoon at the Vorlage Centre in Wakefield, in the Outaouais region. A minor was seriously injured at around 2 p.m. while getting off a ski lift, according to the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais Police Service. Authorities say the incident occurred as the victim was preparing to disembark from […]
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Loisir Sport Outaouais Offers Free Training to Municipal Elected Officials
To help strengthen the development of public recreation in rural communities, Loisir Sport Outaouais is offering free 90-minute training sessions this winter for municipal elected officials responsible for recreation in each of the Outaouais region’s rural MRCs. These evening sessions will allow participants to get to know one another and gain a clearer understanding of […]
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