 The name "Hull" was often informally used to refer to the whole urban area on the northern shore of the river facing Ottawa, so much so that the National Capital Region was often referred to as "Ottawa-Hull", especially in Quebec outside the immediate area.In 2004, there was a referendum to decide whether Hull would remain in Gatineau.The majority of those who voted in Hull voted against the deamalgamation, and the status quo prevailed.