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Despite the openness shown by a majority of employers, balancing work and family life remains a daily challenge for more than four in ten Quebec workers with parental or caregiving responsibilities. This situation — except for the pandemic period — has remained largely unchanged since the launch of the annual work–family balance survey conducted by […]

In light of this week’s Canada Post strikes, the Pontiac Journal is notifying residents that the newspaper will not be delivered by mail this week. This disruption comes ahead of Sunday’s advance voting and the official municipal elections on November 2. Lily Ryan, Publisher of the Pontiac Journal, explained that Canada Post’s deliveries this week […]

To assess how well drivers respect speed limits in school zones, CAA-Québec conducted an observation exercise during three separate periods — before, during, and after the start of the school year. By the end of the third round of observations, carried out just a few days after classes resumed, the findings were alarming: 89% of […]

The Patro is hosting a wonderful old-fashioned Halloween celebration. All families are invited to join on October 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort-Coulonge. Suzie Lavigne from the Patro shares all the details about the event: Put on your costume and come celebrate Halloween with the Patro!

After the tremendous success of the ‘Sleep with the Wolves’ experience, Parc Oméga is expanding its signature offering: three new chalets now allow guests to stay alongside Arctic wolves. Other major new features are being introduced this season, including winter camping with deer and the Oniro nighttime walking trail. Ivan Parisien, spokesperson for Parc Oméga, […]

What if reading a simple book could help you sleep better, reduce stress, or even succeed in school? That’s the challenge taken up once again this year by the À GO, on lit! movement, which is back with its 8th campaign — under the original theme of a literary pajama party. With the help of […]

The Table Éducation Outaouais, in collaboration with the region’s Youth Employment Centers, is organizing the 2nd edition of the ‘My Employer Is the Best!’ contest. Through this second edition, employers who have adopted best practices for a healthy balance between studies, work, and personal life—thereby supporting educational success and the well-being of young employees—will be […]

“The Friends of Sault-des-Chats are delighted to invite you to the ever-popular tour of Bristol’s historic sites. Hope Cadieux provides more details.” If you want, I can continue translating the full article in the same professional, journalistic style. Participants are invited to use the Cidrerie parking lot to unload their bicycles. Refreshments will be available […]

Sylvain Tremblay, a candidate for mayor of L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, recently spoke with CHIP 101.9 about his motivation to join the municipality’s council. A former employee of the town, Tremblay believes his experience would make him a valuable asset to the next administration. In the interview, Tremblay had the opportunity to lay out his vision for L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet […]

The Angel Tree is celebrating its 9th edition. This event, which aims to provide Christmas gifts to the most disadvantaged children in Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield, is held in honor of Sylvain Bégin, the founder of the Angel Tree. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of the public, a little Christmas magic will once again be brought […]