Lactalis Canada's Laverlochère plant celebrates its 100th anniversary
Established in Laverlochère by two members of the Lafrenière family, the Lactalis plant celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 2. This milestone event highlights a century of history and the major role the site plays in the Canadian dairy industry. As part of the celebrations, a donation of $10,000 was made to the Club des petits déjeuners at Latulipe and Lorrainville schools.
Île aux Pousses ready-to-eat salads now available year-round
L'île aux Pousses owner Karine Rannou is on a roll. The Duhamel-Ouest-based grower of a wide variety of microgreens is officially launching a line of ready-to-eat salads. This addition to her offering was born of the success of a project initiated in the summer of 2024. Grown in a sustainable manner, micrograin salads are prepared with certified gluten-free and lactose-free ingredients.
Ferme JMA Gauthier: A pioneer in organic dairy production in the region
In 2020, Ferme JMA Gauthier in Lorrainville began its transition to organic management. Co-owner Annick Gauthier is now a pioneer in the region, offering the first certified organic milk. Nearby Le Fromage au Village sells its milk in bottles and processes some of it into cheese. Projects abound for this entrepreneur, who is determined to rise to any challenge.
Michelle Sabater starts up the Gîte à Mimi
Le Gîte à Mimi de Laverlochère: New lodging and ready-to-eat meals offer
Since July, a new lodging offer has been added to the eastern Témiscamingue region. Le Gîte à Mimi in Laverlochère offers workers rental rooms with full bathroom, kitchenette and rest area. Owner Michelle Sabater also offers her customers a fresh produce counter, a wide variety of frozen convenience foods and much more.
A first season in blueberry farm for Hugo Côté-Beaupré and Julie Germain
Depuis un peu plus de 25 ans, la Bleuetière de Guérin produit des bleuets sauvages pour le marché frais et la congélation. À l’automne dernier, Jean-François Gingras céda officiellement le flambeau à Hugo Côté-Beaupré et Julie Germain. Avec un intérêt soutenu de la clientèle pour l’autocueillette et une présence appréciée en marché public, la première saison des nouveaux propriétaires débute en force.
Glamping in Moffet
New yurt accommodations on Lac des Quinze
The Gaboury Development Corporation is rolling out new recreational tourism projects in eastern Témiscamingue. Ready-to-camp accommodation is part of the NPO's development vision. Tourists can now enjoy the pleasures of glamping with the installation of a yurt with mezzanine, located in Moffet, on the shores of Lac des Quinze.
Émile Beaupré and Patricia Noël reopen the canteen in Laniel
La Kabane Rose: Mexican canteen reopens in Laniel
Patricia Noël and her son Émile Beaupré take over the reins of the Mexican canteen launched in 2019 near the shores of mythical Lake Kipawa in Laniel. Local and tourist customers will recognize the southern-flavored recipes, colorful décor and seaside ambiance of this unique snack bar, now operating under the name La Kabane Rose.
Maxime Chavrier and Alex Cameron starts LavageUltima
LavageUltima : Deployment of a new service offering specialized in high-pressure cleaning throughout the region
Maxime Chavrier and Alex Cameron launch LavageUltima, a company specializing in high pressure cleaning of commercial buildings, equipment and machinery. Deployed throughout the region, their experienced team offers on-site cleaning and decontamination, as well as operational flexibility adapted to the atypical schedules of the industrial and commercial sectors.
Family succession for the FLD renovation center
Family succession for the Centre de rénovation FLD de Témiscaming and inauguration of the first Batteries Expert franchise in Témiscaming.
On June 5, the Centre de rénovation FLD de Témiscaming celebrated the integration of Caroline and Roxanne Major into the family business. On the same occasion, the family business inaugurated the first Batteries Expert franchise in Temiscaming, a boutique offering various types of batteries and portable and alternative energy solutions.
Clinique Movens, from Témiscamingue to Vancouver!
Clinique Movens was present at the recent Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) conference in Vancouver, offering treatments to exhibitors from the Quebec delegation. The company took advantage of the opportunity to promote its health and wellness services to mining players. Its participation raised its profile and extended its reach to Abitibi and northeastern Ontario.