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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.
The Aylmer Legion hosted a day of family activities to honour veterans, their families and legion supporters on August 13. The event included a corn roast and barbecue with games, balloons and face painting for children.
The Service de Police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) is warning residents of telephone fraudsters who are posing as Gatineau police officers. They warn this can be happening across the region as well.
After two years since the disappearance of Jean-Louis Desrosiers the Service de Police de la Ville de Gatineau is reaching out to the public once again in the hopes of gathering new information to help the investigation progress to locate Desrosiers.
he $750,000 non-repayable contribution from CED, offered through the Canadian Community Revitalization Fund , will be used to rebuild the center and enhance the services offered by the community center.
Shawville Fair gives exhibitors a stage to show off their best, be it corn, horses, cows, quilts, or rabbits. We have it all.