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After having seduced the citizens of the various districts of Gatineau and the municipality of Val-des-Monts, the local company La Trappe à fromage, a delicatessen specializing in Quebec cheeses of all kinds
mproving access to education, literature, arts and sports, while raising awareness of culture among young people in the Outaouais: that is the mandate of the new agreement signed by the City of Gatineau
Sixteen-year-old Jordan Doy-Yat will be representing Canada at an international 18U tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the DRD International Baseball Academies Tournament. Doy-Yat is a left-handed pitcher
For the second time, the Gallicus craft brewery is producing its beer La Pain Perdu, made from recycled bread, in support of the Moisson Outaouais organization through Moisson Outaouais' supermarket recovery program
A local teenaged cross-country skiing phenomenon has made waves on the provincial scene recently, after winning the 2020 Quebec Cup by a wide margi
Dedicated to helping local teenagers thrive through their transition to adulthood, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Outaouais (GFGSO) added a program for 16- to 21-year-olds to its selection of services earlier this year
This Christmas, I would like to leave you with a Newfoundland flavour. There are a couple of us with West Quebec roots, who are choristers with Atlantic Voices, the Newfoundland and Labrador Choir of Ottawa
Although the years may have clouded perceptions, what follows is a relatively accurate description of my first encounter with the 'real' Santa Claus.
One in five Canadians is living with chronic pain. And of that 20%, 60% have mental health issues. These startling statistics were revealed on a virtual conference provided by Connexions Resource Centre
The Ville de Gatineau is inviting artists to submit projects for an upcoming group exhibit at Galerie Montcalm located in the Maison Citoyen at 25 rue Laurier.
The Aylmer Food Centre (CAA) is hard at work preparing for one of their major annual projects, the 17th edition of the Christmas Share Store. The project provides over 150 families in Aylmer
It is one of those dark, dreary November days. I am standing on patio stones overlooking Judge Park: just thinking. I am thinking of the swift passage of time which, in reality, has a measured cadence of its own
Local 18-year-old Marie-Soleil Labelle participated in various races throughout the season and continued her advocacy work for those with Developmental Language Disorders (DLD), all while continuing her undergraduate studies.
The community organization Groupe entre femmes de l'Outaouais (GEFO), whose main mission is to break the isolation of women in the region, is celebrating its 40th anniversary! The GEFO, well known to the Gatineau population.
A 69-year-old driver died following a car accident when he lost control of his vehicle during the Canadian Bracket Super Tour Fall Finals race at Luskville Dragway, on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Residents can look forward to the upcoming Aylmer Community Theater Company (ACT Company) production of Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park. After three years without a live performance, the organization is excited.
You may have heard, or read, news reports about coyotes menacing residents and snatching pets in the Riverside South area of Ottawa. It is in relative proximity to the place our choir, Atlantic Voices, gathers.
The commentary expressed here is personal and may, or may not, reflect the experiences of others who are senior citizens. One of the things that has always fascinated me is vacated buildings.
Journey Through the Dumoine Artshow, a unique event in the Ottawa Valley. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society chose Valley Artisans' Co-op Gallery to exhibit and sell the donated artwork from the 15 artists.
The Service de Police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) are requesting help from citizens to identify a thief that has been spotted stealing from two Gatineau sports complexes. On August 16, the suspect went to the Branchaud-Brière Complex in Gatineau.
Following a call for applications last April, the Youth Foundation of the DPJ has shared the official list of selected organizations that will soon receive financial support. This initiative, which totals close to $200,000.
For Pride Week in Outaouais, Jeunesse Idem, a local community organization, had designed a special schedule of activities for the whole family that took place from Monday, August 22 to Sunday, August 28.
It's been over a dozen years since Dennis Alexander's story was told in this column. Born in the Pontiac, today Dennis resides in Aylmer where he continues making violins, a skill that he inherited from his father.