Gatineau police are creating a “surveillance camera registry” and are asking business owners and residents with outdoor cameras to sign up Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience residents can partner with the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) to help police officers and investigators advance investigations following a crime that may have occurred in their  neighbourhood,” said Gatineau police in a statement released Thursday “The purpose of the camera registry is to maintain a database of residents who may have images captured by surveillance cameras in order to expedite and facilitate investigations following a crime.” By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of The Evening Citizen will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Police often ask for the public’s help in investigating crimes that may have surveillance camera or dashcam footage of an incident or suspects This initiative takes it one step further by asking residents to sign up their cameras The project was inspired by a similar registry introduced by the Trois Rivières Police Department in 2018 where surveillance camera footage has been used to track the route of impaired drivers and indentify suspects in hit-and-run cases and assaults outside bars Other Quebec police forces have also adopted a surveillance camera registry Being on the registry does not give police access to surveillance tape The camera owner must provide consent for police to view footage Registering a camera doesn’t imply consent Cameras that are registered must be outdoors and the cameras must retain the recordings Cameras that qualify include fixed cameras and doorbell cameras transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Gatineau 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 228 of 228 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 228 of 228 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election MacKinnon has 34,746 of 57,725 votes (60.19%) is in second place with 11,253 votes (19.49%) and Richard Nadeau MacKinnon has represented the riding since 2015 22,417 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account OttawaNewsQuebec police seek to identify driver following collision on Hwy. 50 in Gatineau that injured 2By Ted RaymondUpdated: April 29, 2025 at 12:07PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved in partnership with Parkbus, is providing a free ride service to Gatineau Park Enjoy a free ride to Gatineau Park’s Relais plein air or to Camp Fortune 2025 Free transportation is available every Saturday Get a ride to the Park in the morning and return in the afternoon The winter ride service makes two stops in Ottawa-Gatineau and two stops in Gatineau Park Click on the stop of your choice to learn more Ottawa stop Stop in front of the Canadian Museum of History The Relais plein air in Gatineau Park is a main starting point for outdoor enthusiasts Located on Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes and close to downtown Gatineau it provides direct access to Gatineau Park’s trails Relais plein air stop Camp Fortune is a destination of choice for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages it is well known for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding Camp Fortune stop The NCC offers winter transportation free of charge you are responsible for paying for your chosen activity and equipment rental fees Le Relais plein air in Gatineau Park offers discounts upon presentation of your ride reservation This transportation service is not accessible as the buses have stairs and narrow aisles Persons eligible for paratransit service who are registered with the STO or Transcollines may request transportation to the Park through the usual process Discover Gatineau Park’s accessible infrastructure and activities, and learn more about what we do to improve access for people with reduced mobility Need help planning your outing? Check out Your Guide to Gatineau Park Trails in Winter This winter transportation service is an initiative of the Gatineau Park Master Plan, which aims to promote alternative transportation to gradually reduce the impact of private vehicles on the Park. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Gatineau police are asking for the public’s assistance after a 91-year-old man was struck by a hit-and-run driver on April 17 by a vehicle driving southbound at 536 Buckingham Ave Police say details about the vehicle are unknown at this time but investigators believe the driver’s side collided with the pedestrian then the vehicle allegedly continued driving south The vehicle could have damage on the driver’s side door mirror and it could have damage to the bumper on the driver’s side images or video captured by surveillance cameras near the scene Those with information are asked to contact the Gatineau Police Service information line at at 819-243-4636 OttawaNewsGatineau, Que. police officer accused of driving impaired while suspended from dutyBy Ted RaymondUpdated: April 29, 2025 at 8:21PM EDT The NCC announces that Summer 2025 camping reservations for Gatineau Park will open on March 15 at 9 am (EDT) The 33 canoe-camping sites in the La Pêche Lake sector will once again be available, and after a two-year closure due to rehabilitation work 30 campsites and two yurts will be available in the Taylor Lake sector Two group sites and one shelter will also be available in the Renaud Lake sector the public will have access to swimming at the Breton and Parent beaches Our project team will make every effort to open more sites for reservation as soon as work is completed during the Summer 2025 season This includes approximately 20 sites in the Renaud Loop sector The work under way will result in significant improvements to universal accessibility and the addition of modern ready-to-camp units The project will also reduce the campground’s environmental footprint through upgrades to its sanitation The Philippe Lake campground is scheduled to fully reopen in summer 2026 Media relations A Gatineau police officer under suspension for a previous charge has been arrested for impaired driving police said they were called to a “disturbance” late Monday night The Gatineau officer was arrested in his personal vehicle at the scene Officers said there were “reasonable indications” the driver was intoxicated the man was transferred to a Súreté du Québec station for testing Tests indicated the driver was above the 80 mg limit of alcohol per 100 ml of blood He was charged with impaired driving and released on a promise to appear in court The officer was not identified and the previous charge was not released OttawaNewsCity of Gatineau warning of flooding risk in Aylmer By William EltheringtonPublished: April 26, 2025 at 4:46PM EDT Certain places in Gatineau Park are still closed after damage caused by the August heavy rainfall. Please exercise caution, respect the barricades and follow the directional signage in place. The Outaouais ridings have been Liberal strongholds federally since 2015 — and on Monday they got even stronger Hull-Aylmer’s Greg Fergus and Sophie Chatel of Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi capitalized on their experience as incumbents with a raft of targeted regional promises to voters • A new bridge over the Ottawa River in the East; • A tramway project between Hull and Ottawa; • More housing units including for Université du Québec students; • More tech jobs in the Outaouais; • More funding for seniors’ programs; • and formal legislation to protect Gatineau Park a cabinet minister under both Justin Trudeau and Mark Carney with 19.5 per cent going to Conservative challenger Kethlande Pierre “Unbelievable,” MacKinnon told the Citizen by phone extremely happy.” He said that “voters were extremely engaged” when he campaigned door-to-door perhaps moreso than in any election he could remember since the 1988 free-trade vote would be the eastern bridge over the Ottawa River With Gatineau’s population climbing rapidly moving people across the river has become “an extremely acute problem.” MacKinnon lived for 20 years in New Brunswick and married an Acadian A one-time public affairs consultant and former national director of the federal Liberal party MacKinnon made his first run for office in Gatineau in 2011 finishing third behind NDP candidate Françoise Boivin he left the second-place Conservative candidate in the dust MacKinnon was government whip and House leader He briefly considered running for the Liberal leadership after Justin Trudeau announced he was stepping down MacKinnon was named minister of the new Jobs and Families department by Carney MacKinnon was confident enough of his victory in this election to help stump for Liberals in other ridings: last week he was in Hamilton-Centre to support the local party candidate The other Gatineau candidates in Monday’s election: Conservative Kethlande Pierre; The Bloc Québécois’s Richard Nadeau; Daniel Simoncic for the NDP; Pierre Soublière Marxist-Leninist; and Mathieu Saint-Jean of the Peoples’ Party of Canada Greg Fergus shook off the scrapes he has had with opposition parties while he was Speaker of the House of Commons followed by Conservative Jill Declare with 16.8 per cent He captured the seat in the 2021 election with 52.5 per cent of the vote “is tackling the housing crisis in Hull–Aylmer.” He was parliamentary secretary to prime minister Justin Trudeau as well as to several other senior ministers He served on the Standing Committee on Finance and he is a founding member of the Parliamentary Black Caucus and Liberal Black Caucus both of which he co-chaired until April 2022 has been a Liberal stronghold since it was created in 1917 — except from the election of former PSAC leader Nycole Turmel in  2011 as part of the Jack Layton “Orange Wave.” Other candidates in the riding Monday included: Jill Declare Conservative (she placed a distant second); Pascale Matecki Bloc Québécois; Frédéric Morin-Paquette Green party candidate; Jean-Jacques Desgranges ran for the People’s Party of Canada; Alexandre Deschênes ran for the Marxist-Leninist party followed by Conservative Brian Nolan with 27.5 per cent Declare told the Citizen Monday night she was pleased not just that the Liberals would form the next federal government but that Quebec was also “holding strong” for the party is a riding “larger than Belgium … a microcosm of Canada” with a mix of English The amount of door-knocking done during the campaign will send her back to the House of Commons better informed and therefore with a stronger voice for the riding Her first local priority will be resurrecting a bill to give formal federal protection to Gatineau Park succeeding Liberal Will Amos and more than doubling the vote count of her nearest rival former head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) tax treaty unit and the mother of twins he pointed out “It’s the first time an Algonquin Anishnaabe ever runs in this riding.” Whiteduck placed fourth behind Conservative Brian Nolan and Suzanne Proulx of the Bloc Québécois Please check back as we update results live OttawaNewsGatineau police seeking witnesses to hit-and-run in BuckinghamBy Ted RaymondPublished: April 29, 2025 at 1:54PM EDT Here are the five names that received the most votes These names came from you and were chosen by you We received close to 1000 entries and over 1300 votes Help us name the five grooming machines behind one of the largest and best maintained networks of cross-country ski trails in North America You’ll get to follow their journeys on our interactive map The winning names will be featured on the Gatineau Park cross-country ski trails interactive map This initiative is just for fun — there's nothing to win and stay tuned as we unveil the five winning names on Friday If you aren’t doing so already, follow Gatineau Park on social media and sign up for our newsletter. You will be among the first to know about our seasonal activities and get tips on how to make the most out of your visit, year-round. You’ll also learn about the unique nature of Gatineau Park and efforts to protect it. Four people from Gatineau are facing charges after what police described as an armed assault and attempted robbery on the Ruisseau-de-la-Brasserie Trail near Morin Street in the Hull sector on April 6 A news release on Tuesday said Gatineau Police Service officers were called to the area at about 4:45 p.m The victim of the alleged theft had been walking along the trail when four people approached and attempted to steal her bag the victim was injured in one hand by a bladed weapon but the suspects fled after they were unable to take the bag police identified where the suspects had gone and arrested them there A warrant was obtained and led to the search of a tent located near rue Morin were to appear in court on charges of robbery assault with a weapon and uttering threats Vendette-Whissel and Audrey Linteau-Godin also faced charges of failure to comply with a court order and anyone who witnessed the incident or had information about it was asked to contact police at 819-246-0222 Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page But the award-winning Gatineau baker certainly developed an appreciation for the sweet sticky stuff after he moved to Canada about two and half decades ago “I was immediately captivated by its amber colour and its unique taste but also by its origin — an entirely natural product made from maple sap which depends each year on a very specific climate: mild days and very cold nights,” Oddo said “Maple syrup remains an exceptional symbol capable of touching the hearts of young and old alike It’s a sweet treat that evokes both nature and childhood.” If that glowing testimonial doesn’t make you curious about the maple-themed treats at Oddo’s bakery How about this: Oddo was named Quebec’s best pastry chef in 2021 just two years after he opened his bakery in a Saint-Raymond Boulevard mall Among Oddo’s maple treats are maple leaf cookies tall maple cream-filled “escargot” pastries (which look more like mushrooms than snails to me) But if you visit Maison Oddo for its seasonal offerings — also available until Easter are elaborate chocolate creations chocolate bread and hot cross buns — you will Viennoiseries here are feats of buttery lightness with beautiful crisp exteriors are absolutely top-notch brownies against which others should be measured The creation that Oddo calls “sous-bois” (forest floor) is a visual stunner in a jar that looks like a magic mushroom growing in soil pistachio sponge cake and chocolate streusel It’s also meant to push your nostalgia buttons by evoking memories of Black Forest cake He had illustrious employers before he struck out on his own Although Oddo is a self-taught baker who got his start at his brother’s bakery in Quebec’s Eastern Townships he then became the pastry chef at the Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau overseeing a team of 18 when he was just 23 He went on to be the pastry chef at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon the temple of gastronomy in the Montreal Casino Oddo’s partner and children are in Gatineau Some people told Oddo that his high-end breads and baked goods wouldn’t fly in Gatineau that it wasn’t the right market for what he made that there weren’t enough French émigrés like himself here who would naturally be enamoured with his baking wizardry Business has doubled over the last few years and regular customers come from as far as Arnprior Oddo has been so successful that a second location is to open in September on Saint-Joseph Boulevard in Gatineau’s Hull sector Twice as much Oddo can only be a good thing for the national capital region’s sweet-treat fans Join the Friends of Gatineau Park for an evening exploring the amphibians of Gatineau Park Learn to identify amphibians by their size colour and calls during an indoor presentation head outdoors to try to spot them and hear their calls Perfect for nature lovers or anyone curious about amphibians *Funds raised will help support Friends of Gatineau Park activities Reservations must be made through the Friends of Gatineau Park site OttawaNewsHere’s who will perform at the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival in AugustBy Josh PringlePublished: April 15, 2025 at 7:25AM EDT Follow Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (FMG) FMG brings the Ottawa-Gatineau region to life with an electrifying music lineup Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of FMG with concerts featuring popular and emerging artists from Québec Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities and the unique ambiance created by the presence of hot air balloons adding a magical touch to the festival grounds The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (FMG) takes place at Parc de la Baie in Gatineau See more blog articles Stay up to date on upcoming events and ideas to plan your next trip to Ottawa with friends family or on your own by signing up for the Ottawa Tourism Newsletter © 2000-2025 Ottawa Tourism and 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All rights reserved          Privacy Policy          Terms of Use          Social Media Policy The Ottawa Citizen recently asked readers: “What’s the one issue that needs immediate attention from Canada’s next leader?” Hundreds responded and we drew up what we’re calling the Citizen’s Agenda: five questions for Ottawa-Outaouais candidates in the April 28 federal election In Gatineau riding, we sent the questionnaire to candidates from the five major parties. One response, from Liberal candidate Steven MacKinnon Facing a housing crisis worsened by tariffs, we’ll launch the most ambitious housing plan since the Second World War — aiming to double housing starts annually across Canada. While Poilievre wants to cut proven solutions like the Housing Accelerator Fund — set to deliver hundreds of affordable homes in the region — we’ll take bold action to ensure affordability and availability. Our plan includes: • Eliminating red tape to fast-track construction; • Reducing homebuilding costs by investing in housing enabling infrastructure; • Removing the GST for first-time buyers on homes under $1 million — saving families up to $50,000; • Launching Build Canada Homes to reinvolve the federal government in construction. Spring is by far my favorite season! With hockey playoffs underway and the weather warming up, there’s so much to look forward to. It’s the season where local markets open, outdoor terraces return, and cultural events fill the streets. For me, spring means getting back to biking and running, walking with my dog, doing activities with my family, and enjoying the outdoors a little more. 2 months agoDuration 1:53Gatineau police say they’ve received hundreds of tips about out-of-province plates 2 months agoNewsDuration 1:53Last month the city and police began asking residents to make a report to 311 if they knew someone who lived in Quebec with an out-of-province plate. Residents have 90 days to switch after they move. 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By 2025-01-16T11:00:00+00:00 CANADA: Technical and environmental studies are to begin this spring for the TramGO project to develop a 24 km tramway connecting western and central Gatineau in Québec with Ottawa in neighbouring Ontario The federal and Québec governments have allocated C$163·5m to plan the Québec section of the route and in December the federal government confirmed C$31·6m over three years for the Ontario section In December the Québec side’s local transport agency STO awarded Groupe Porteur a C$114m contract to provide multidisciplinary professional and technical services for its section of the route working with Richez_Associés and Provencher_Roy It will produce detailed work plans and schedules for public consultation and provide technical and environmental studies support procurement and supervise construction and commissioning The tramway will have 2 km in Ontario and 22 km in Quebec The National Capital Commission has approved in principle at-grade running on Ottawa’s Wellington Street although a tunnel under Sparks Street may also be considered The Y-shaped line would cross the River Ottawa on the Portage Bridge before dividing into a 7·5 km north branch along Boulevard Saint-Raymond Boulevard du Plateau and Chemin Vanier as far as Vanier itself a 10·5 km southern branch would run along Chemin d’Aylmers Boulevard Wilfrid-Lavigne and boulevard des Allumettières to Eardly There would be 37 stops including four multimodal hubs boosting public transport capacity between Gatineau and Ottawa promoting sustainable mobility throughout the National Capital Region and contributing to economic and social development ‘We are committed to offering citizens an efficient sustainable and innovative transport system that is perfectly integrated into the urban environment of the cities of Gatineau and Ottawa’ CANADA: Ottawa’s O-Train reopened its extended north-south Trillium Line on January 6 with services to be ramped up over the next month CANADA: An agreement defining stakeholders’ responsibilities for the development of the Québec City tram project has been signed public infrastructure developer CDPQ Infra and the province’s Ministry of Transport & Sustainable Mobility which said each partner now has a clear .. Site powered by Webvision Cloud Celebrate winter with electrifying music and immersive festivities at this high energy festival event Bringing its signature blend of world-class artists and vibrant energy to Gatineau as part of Winterlude Igloofest promises an unforgettable outdoor experience with a lineup featuring international stars and local talent the festival has become a hallmark of vibrant electronic music and winter culture OttawaNews4 arrested following attempted robbery on trail in Gatineau, Que.By Ted RaymondPublished: April 08, 2025 at 1:46PM EDT 2 months agoDuration 1:58Gatineau police cracking down on residents with out-of-province licence plates2 months agoNewsDuration 1:58Police are asking residents to report neighbours who have moved to the province but haven't switched to Quebec plates. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. A 32-year-old Gatineau man is facing charges after police searched a Wigwas Street residence in the Hull sector “This intervention took place following information from the public to the effect that the suspect had made threats and disseminated hate speech on a social network,” the Gatineau police said in a translated news release Monday who was arrested at the scene of the search appeared in the Gatineau courthouse on Feb advocating genocide and transmitting threats to the users of a social-network platform to cause death or bodily harm Police said the following items were seized during the search: a cellphone tablet and computer equipment; a sling; a homemade bayonet; bow arrows and quivers; a crossbow and arrows; bear repellents; two air guns; one pellet revolver; two air rifles; and an air submachine gun Gatineau police invited anyone with information or fears about hate speech to contact its INFO line at 819-243-4636 They also said they continue to fight against gun violence and reminded the public that any information concerning this type of activity can be communicated confidentially via its INFO line at 819-243-4636 The Gatineau Police Service say a continuing investigation into a child pornography case leads them to believe a 20-year-old man facing multiple charges already may have had other victims possession and distribution of child pornography and child luring after the search of a residence on rue Sainte-Rose in the Gatineau sector on March 19 The search resulted in the seizure of cellphones said an April 2 news release from Gatineau police adding that the investigation began following information received by the Ontario Provincial Police Police said the case involved social-media exchanges. Intimate photos were allegedly shared and, when the victim ignored additional requests for more images, the man allegedly shared the earlier images of her. The investigation is continuing, police said. Anyone who has been a victim or witnessed the sharing of intimate photos was encouraged to contact the Gatineau Police Service at 819-243-4636, option 5. OttawaNewsU.S. college football programs courting Gatineau, Que. teenagerBy Peter SzperlingUpdated: March 19, 2025 at 4:29PM EDT has been the heart of Algonquin territory from time immemorial The name Ottawa likely comes from the Algonquin word “adawe,” which means “to trade.” The fur trade was prominent in the early years of European settlement while lumber was king for much of the 19th century a large number of Ottawa and Gatineau residents work in the public service There are five bridges connecting Ottawa and Gatineau with many locals making the trek to the other side of the river to work let’s take a look at how statistically connected these two cities were at the time of the 2021 Census The residents of Ottawa were a bit older than their counterparts across the river (41.5 years versus 41.2 years) in 2021 while Gatineau laid claim to a larger share of youth aged 14 and younger (17.2% versus 15.7%) given that it’s the National Capital Region the public sector is by far the largest employer in both cities Over one in four residents of Gatineau (26.2%) in the labour force at the time of the 2021 Census were working in public administration compared with over one in five in Ottawa (21.1%) 6.2% of the Canadian labour force was working in public administration at the time of the 2021 Census the days of the fur or lumber trade are a distant memory with relatively few residents of Ottawa (0.4%) or Gatineau (0.3%) employed in agriculture the median household income in Ottawa before taxes ($102,000) was one-fifth higher compared with Gatineau ($82,000) and was also higher compared with the national median household income ($84,000) Residents of Ottawa (42.3%) were also much more likely to report annual household after-tax income of over $100,000 than residents of Gatineau (28.0%) or Canada overall (31.9%) Although households in Ottawa reported higher income than their neighbours across the river in 2021 households in Gatineau were much less likely to report core housing need Core housing need refers to “whether a private household’s housing falls below at least one of the indicator thresholds for housing adequacy and would have to spend 30% or more of its total before-tax income to pay the median rent of alternative local housing that is acceptable.” Over one in four households in Ottawa were in core housing need (27.9%) in 2021 one in four (25.3%) Canadian households were in core housing need One big difference between residents of Ottawa and Gatineau is the likelihood of working in another province just over one in four Gatineau residents in the labour force (26.8%) crossed the Ottawa River to work compared with 2.8% of Ottawa workers crossing in the opposite direction Gatineau workers were more likely to commute by motor vehicle than Ottawa workers (81.4% versus 76.8%) while Ottawa workers were more likely to commute by public transit than Gatineau workers (11.2% versus 10.7%) Approximately two-thirds of workers in Ottawa (70.1%) and Gatineau (66.2%) could commute to work in under 30 minutes Both official languages were much more likely to be spoken in households in Gatineau (65.0%) than in Ottawa (36.4%) in 2021 60.6% of households reported speaking English only at home 1.4% reported speaking French only and 1.5% reported speaking neither English nor French 8.4% of households reported speaking English only at home 25.9% reported speaking French only and 0.7% reported speaking neither English nor French When it comes to the language used at work the vast majority (91.2%) of Ottawa households reported speaking only English at work Over half of the households (57.1%) in Gatineau reported using only French at work while just over one-third (34.1%) reported speaking only English just over 38,000 residents of these two cities were Indigenous with 26,395 living in Ottawa and 11,705 in Gatineau Gatineau (4.1%) had more Indigenous residents than Ottawa (2.6%) but both were below the national average of 5.0% Ottawa WatchPerson rescued from Gatineau fireFirefighters rescued a person from a burning home in Gatineau Tuesday night. The cause of the fire is under investigation. A worker involved in a snow removal operation in Gatineau is dead after being struck by a heavy vehicle Monday 24 near the intersection of La Vérendrye Boulevard West and de Cannes Street When first responders arrived at the scene The worker who died was reportedly an employee of a subcontracting company involved in a snow removal operation There was “no criminal element” involved at this time adding that investigators were assisting the coroner in determining the causes and circumstances of the fatal collision David Desbiens shared a home with his family for a decade The three-person family shared a four-year-old dog Koopa — affectionately named after the Mario Bros character But in September 2024 a new owner took possession of Desbiens and Carriere’s rented home Analucia went to live with her mother; Desbiens says he tries to see her when he can Desbiens stayed with Carriere at her father’s place for a month before he had to move out but he didn’t think it was a place to keep Koopa So he had no choice but to give his loyal pet away to friends of friends The sound of constant screaming and loud noises throughout the night made it difficult for him to live in peace he’d find his peace in a light green shipping container located in a Quebec parking lot people experiencing homelessness have been moving in on a rolling basis to Village Transitiôn in Gatineau On top of a couple of inches of January snow green and white shipping containers spread out within the gated village The giant boxes have been repurposed into homes complete with electricity and running water The homes are managed by non-profit group Transitiôn Québec The village is intended to house 100 people experiencing homelessness by the end of May “This is something that I’ve dreamed of,” Martineau said about seeing the village come alive with residents Desbiens moved into his mint green shipping container home at the edge of the lot on Jan recalling the first time he saw his new living quarters One of the first things he appreciated, he said, was the relative solitude of his new home.  “I can go in my room, close the door, and be alone,” he said with a smile. “Here, I’m not afraid my things will get stolen.”  The door to Desbiens’s shipping container home opens with an electronic key fob. As relics of his previous home, dozens of Desbiens’s stuffed animals — including Scooby-Doo, Pikachu and Bart Simpson — are piled upon his bed. Mounted on the wall to the right of his kitchen is a small TV, which catches a slight glare from the light emitting through the window on the opposite side of the room.  “When I arrived there was a pillow, a blanket, a TV,” Desbiens recalled. “Brand new.”  Martineau says every container home will have internet access and heating, but residents can choose between a smaller, 100-foot or larger, 150-foot living space. The latter is equipped with a full bathroom and kitchen.  Desbiens is currently staying in the smaller option until the larger room he applied for is ready. “For now, this is better than over there,” Desbiens said, gesturing towards Gîte Ami across the street.  Rent varies between $200 and $500, based on the resident’s income, Martineau said.  Desbiens is currently paying $227 per month.  “I would pay that just for the tranquility,” he said with a laugh.  During the application process, potential residents were interviewed by Transitiôn Québec workers, according to Martineau.  “We need to know if you want to work on yourself,” she said. “For some people, it’s getting welfare cheques. For some people, it’s having their identity card. For others, it’s doing their income tax. “Everybody needs to have a goal and work on it.”   Desbiens says he “knows his flaws,” including his alcohol and drug consumption, and what he needs to work on.  Thanks to the security Village Transitiôn offers, Desbiens is ready to start looking for a steady income beyond his regular welfare cheques.  “I have more motivation in the morning and I can sleep better at night,” he said. “Now that I’m here, I can go look for a job.”   He adds that he is also thinking of going back to school to obtain his high school diploma. He is only missing French and physics credits.  Martineau says the village is intended to provide a transition period to integrate people back into regular housing. Residents can stay between one to five years.  “Everywhere else you go, you can stay a month, sometimes two or three months, and you have to find a place … but here you can take your time,” she said. “When you don’t know where you’re going to sleep next month, it’s hard to make plans for your life.” Martineau says she hopes most residents will find a place to stay after five years. However, she said that, if residents still can’t find a permanent home, Village Transitiôn will continue to house them.  “It’s up to them to tell (us) when they want to leave,” Martineau said.  Despite everything the village offers, not all experts are convinced tiny home transitional housing is the best strategy for tackling homelessness. Tim Aubry, a retired University of Ottawa professor who researches homelessness, says studies about the use of tiny home villages to address homelessness are lacking.  “There’s not really much research into their effectiveness,” Aubry said. “To some extent, it’s an experiment. It will provide shelter and hopefully the sheltered people will be satisfied with it. We’ll see. “But it’s not regular housing. It’s not moving people into a place that’s going to be permanent.”  Desbiens, meanwhile, is unsure how long he’ll be staying in the village. “I want to move out,” he said, “but I’ll make sure I’m not going out and having to come back later.”  His long-term goal — other than adopting another dog — is to bring his family back together under one roof.  “We’re looking for a place,” he said. “When we can go somewhere, we’ll go.”  Gatineau police made a total of 15 arrests on Thursday as they moved in to break up a controversial encampment near the Robert Guertin Centre in the Hull sector A police update in late afternoon said two individuals had been released without charge two others had been released at the scene and would be charged by summons while 11 remained detained pending Court of Quebec appearances included possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking obstructing police and illegal possession of firearms so additional arrests and charges could follow “This is a major operation and I would like to thank all the police officers as well as the partners who took part in the operation for a very long time,” Stéphane Raymond everything went well and no one was injured management of the site will be returned to the city.” when Gatineau police staged a large deployment to serve five warrants in connection with alleged drug trafficking inside trailers on the site The deployment included more than 70 officers plus the Gatineau and Sûreté du Québec tactical intervention groups investigators and intelligence agents of the Criminal Investigation Division a crisis intervention unit of the city and the CISSS de l’Outaouais regional health agency a canine unit and the Gatineau police forensic identification unit as well as lawyers from the city and prosecutors from the provincial Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions a formal notice was delivered to the residents saying occupants who refused to leave trailers “illegally” on city property would be arrested Police said the warning was delivered three times Only one person voluntarily left the area at that point after which police began to seize trailers officers seized more than a dozen firearms and other homemade weapons a pellet rifle with a telescopic sight and another rifle two passports and various other identity documents prescription medication tablets and several other substances and tablets yet to be identified “We know that violent events that have occurred in recent weeks have not been reported to the police department that victims are afraid to report situations that worry them or to ask for help and that witnesses have fears about their safety,” said Chief Insp Mathieu Guilbault of the criminal investigation division “We understand that it is difficult for these people to trust the authorities we would like to tell them that our employees are ready to listen to them welcome them and support them in the complaint process if they wish to move forward They will be taken seriously without judgment We hope that the operations of recent weeks have proven to them that the police department will not tolerate any violent offences.” the police statement said “alternative accommodation options” were offered to occupants of eight stored trailers and various city departments were working with community partners to allow the individuals from those trailers to recover their personal property the site was to be secured by the public works department to prevent others from setting up with trailers The nearby École secondaire de l’Île high school remained open on Thursday A 22-year-old Gatineau man has been arrested on charges of sexual assault. Police said there were concerns there may be other victims. Fawaz Sultan Al-Jalloud, was arrested Wednesday and appeared in court Friday, police said. He was released on conditions that included staying away from parks and other areas that might have children under the age of 16. He cannot use the Internet except in the presence of his parents. Police said that al-Jalloud’s alleged victims were between 14 and 18 years of age and that he met them on Snapchat, Instagram and other internet sites in 2023 and 2024. After some online exchanges, the suspect would meet the victims in his car, where the incidents allegedly occurred. His car is a 2024 blue Volkswagen 2. Anyone with information about the case was asked to call Gatineau police at 819-243-4636, option 5.       now accepts a wider range of recyclable materials such as chip bags and yoghurt containers with all collected items continuing to be processed at Tricentris Recycling has become easier and more inclusive for Gatineau residents following significant updates to the city’s blue bin programme a broader range of materials is now accepted in the blue recycling bins aligning the city with province-wide efforts to simplify waste management and encourage higher recycling rates Residents now need only determine if an item is a container This update significantly expands what can be recycled which were previously destined for landfills can now be given a second life through the updated recycling programme and other paper products—can also go in the blue bin alongside plastics and other recyclables While these materials are mixed in the blue bin they are carefully separated at facilities like Tricentris the recycling centre separates paper-based materials and other recyclables to ensure they are processed correctly and recycled into new products This streamlined system reduces the need for residents to pre-sort materials making recycling more accessible and convenient Aerosol containers and expanded polystyrene protective packaging such as large foam blocks used in shipping cannot go in the blue bin and must still be taken to designated ecocentres for proper disposal This update follows Gatineau’s partnership with Éco Entreprises Québec the organisation spearheading the modernisation of selective collection across the province reflects Gatineau’s proactive approach to improving recycling systems City officials have emphasised the importance of these changes highlighting the environmental and practical benefits for residents Chair of the Commission on the Environment and Climate Change described the update as a major step forward "This long-awaited modernisation simplifies recycling for our community while expanding the range of accepted materials We hope these changes encourage greater participation and help reduce the environmental footprint of our city," he said To accommodate residents with larger volumes of recyclables the city offers an additional blue bin free of charge through its 311 service Gatineau provides guidance via its website and the DTRITUS app ensuring that everyone can contribute to the success of the new programme 819-684-6428Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pmUnit C10 pub@bulletinaylmer.com LocaleConseilProvincialeÉvénementsVivre en santéOpinionsPapier EntierAbonnements LocalCouncilProvincialEventsHealthy LivingOpinionEntire PaperSubscriptions This project has been made possible by the Community Media Strategic Support Fund offered jointly by the Official Language Minority Community Media Consortium and the Government of CanadaNous sommes membre de l'Association des journaux communautaires du Québec. Financé, en partie, par le gouvernement du Québecet le gouvernement du Canada 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Société de transport de l’Outaouais has awarded the contract for professional and multidisciplinary services on the Gatineau-Ottawa tramway project to Groupe Porteur This 24-kilometre tramway project will be an important link between downtown Gatineau and Ottawa Collaboration for sustainable mobility and future connections In collaboration with architectural firms Richez_Associés and Provencher Roy Groupe Porteur is proud to be a part of this ambitious project which will transform urban mobility and forge sustainable connections between communities Groupe Porteur will support the TramGO Project Office through all phases of the C$114 million Gatineau-Ottawa tramway contract “We are deeply honored by the trust the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) has placed in Groupe Porteur for this significant project We will dedicate our most talented professionals to every phase of its delivery we are committed to offering citizens an efficient sustainable and innovative transportation system that is perfectly integrated into the urban environment of the cities of Gatineau and Ottawa.” The complexity of a large-scale project can be a challenge Groupe Porteur has the proven experience and will work closely to ensure the project is navigated successfully to completion Chief Commercial Officer of Egis in Canada Groupe Porteur will hand in a work plan detailing all project deliverables and associated schedules It will serve as the basis for the action plan of all future public consultations on the project.” The technical and environmental studies for the 22 of 24 kilometres of the route on Quebec territory will also begin this Spring “The Gatineau-Ottawa tramway is much more than just a transit project It embodies an ambitious vision of sustainable mobility we are proud to be part of a project that will shape the future of this dynamic region Behind this project stand a host of people—members of our multifaceted teams whose greatest strength lies in their local roots.” For more information on the project, visit www.tramwaygatineauottawa.ca Lucie MichaudGroupe Porteurlmichaud@systra.com OttawaNews4,000 dancers descend on Gatineau for ‘Hit the Floor’ competitionBy Kimberley JohnsonPublished: March 16, 2025 at 4:46PM EDT The federal government says it will take the next steps to build a sixth bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau the fall economic statement says the government will initiate the “next phase” to plan and design a new “multimodal bridge” over the Ottawa River in the city’s east end the Eastern Bridge will become an important piece of transportation infrastructure that will optimize public transit networks and eliminate truck traffic in congested downtown cores boosting economic growth in downtown Gatineau and Ottawa and making active transportation safer,” the economic statement says Kettle Island was proposed as “Corridor 5.” The fall economic statement did not include any new funding for the project the federal government announced a joint investment of $163.5 million with the Quebec provincial government for planning the Gatineau side of that project Members of the Videotron’s Laurentian sector in Gatineau QC attended a general meeting and voted 75% in favour of the tentative agreement the parties reached on October 2 the bargaining committee presented the contract to the membership in an emotionally charged room It was an evening that will remain etched in the memories of the 214 members of the SEVL-CUPE 2815 whose families experienced so much uncertainty these courageous men and women stood tall and persevered each and every day in their quest for fair and dignified working conditions,” said Nick Mingione The collective agreement will run from September 1 Within 60 days following the date the agreement is signed members will be receiving retroactive increases totalling more than 6% along with a 5% lump sum payment In spite of some provisions that allow Videotron to resort to more contracting out in the service provided to Gatineau customers all employees in Gatineau will be covered by a job security clause that will apply for the duration of the collective agreement also consolidates day schedules from Monday to Friday in customer service and establishes four-day-a-week schedules for 25% of employees all disciplinary action and all dismissals that occurred during the lockout will be cancelled The workers will be able to resume the essential role they play in society and stand proud for having defended their rights and their future,” said Mingione Ontario K1G 0Z7 Tel: (613) 237-1590 Fax: (613) 237-5508  Toll free: (844) 237-1590 OttawaNewsCity of Gatineau receives 370 tips in first two weeks of crackdown on out-of-province plates By Josh PringlePublished: March 05, 2025 at 7:18AM EST The application process is now open for the 2025 BCHL Futures Series camps the event previously known as the Prospects Combine will be held in two locations –  Toronto Athletes born between 2007-2011 can apply by filling out the form below to receive the opportunity to be seen by every BCHL team Each four-day camp will be led by BCHL coaches and every BCHL team will be in attendance to evaluate players The Futures Series camps will include on-ice scrimmage games practice time and an off-ice education component on the BCHL and college hockey Athletes who apply now will receive early-bird pricing of $450 until April 18 Registrations made after the early-bird deadline will be at the standard pricing of $500 Reminder that this is an application and approval process The BCHL will extend invites to successful applicants weekly CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE FUTURES SERIES IN TORONTO CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE FUTURES SERIES IN GATINEAU A staffing announcement will be made in the coming weeks once BCHL coaches and trainers have been selected and confirmed to participate Please note: No refunds will be made available CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE FUTURES SERIES IN TORONTO CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE FUTURES SERIES IN GATINEAU 3 months agoDuration 1:20Organizers of new urban ski trail along the river in Gatineau excited to welcome visitors 3 months agoNewsDuration 1:20The new multi-use trail, overseen by a local community association, runs along the shores of the Ottawa River between the Champlain Bridge and Bréboeuf Park. OttawaNewsGatineau, Que., police asking residents to report neighbours with out-of-province platesBy Ted RaymondUpdated: February 20, 2025 at 5:43PM EST Published: February 19, 2025 at 12:47PM EST Gatineau police had charged an unidentified minor with attempted murder aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose following an incident on a cycling path in the Buckingham sector on Monday police said both the minor and the victim of the alleged attack went to a police station on Georges Street in Buckingham at about 1:30 p.m Police said the victim received injuries that were not deemed to be life-threatening during the incident on the cycling path near Georges and Pierre Laporte streets The investigation into the incident was continuing adding that it appeared the victim and the attacker did not know each other OttawaNewsPolice searching homes in Gatineau, Que. as part of crackdown on drug trafficking linked to Hells AngelsBy Ted RaymondPublished: March 12, 2025 at 8:32AM EDT The Surete du Quebec, or Quebec Provincial Police patch at a news conference, in Quebec City on February 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot or Quebec Provincial Police patch at a news conference the City of Gatineau considered a moratorium on real estate development for residential and commercial construction given the current situation of the housing crisis given the inability of wastewater infrastructure to cope with rapid growth in the territory all new residential and commercial constructions may be prohibited for a period of two years throughout the territory of the city Director General of the APCHQ (Quebec Association of Professional Builders) there was a proposal for a budget of $300 million to resolve the problem of overflows by 2050 only $2 million per year has been disbursed to help with the situation A significant investment should be made to rectify this issue According to Gatineau Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette this would be a challenge that would be linked directly to municipal taxation Billions would have to be spent to resolve the situation No concrete decision has yet been made by the City of Gatineau an assessment of the situation must be carried out discussing the subject of the moratorium on real estate development (MG) Photo: Courtesy of the City of Gatineau Copyright © 2025 | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme